Excellent modern museum. I learned so much. There is an extensive history of his life, his family and his studies, including an interactive mock-up of his home. Plus of course many of his works including a rotation of three of his "The Scream" works. Some aspects of the exhibit are a bit depressing as he was a very troubled person with many medical issues. There are also sections with adult content so parents with children should be aware. Be sure and have a drink at the rooftop bar for excellent views. read more

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Visiting this museum has got to be one of the highlights of visiting the city of Oslo. It's an architecturally beautiful building with views of the city, holding all of his famous artwork. Before you begin viewing the artwork, it's best to check your purse or bag in the cloak room, unless you don't mind security going through it. I enjoyed the interactive aspects of the museum. This includes walking through a skeletal mock-up of his home, from one dark and eery black room to the next. I picked up the phone that was ringing, but no one was on the other end...There's also a room exhibiting his prints only. At the back, an etched table, along with materials where you can create your own prints. As expected, the room where "The Scream" is being exhibited is the most crowded. Glad I had the chance to view all three versions. The price of admission includes the headphone set tour, which I opted out of. read more

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Gayle and I recently enjoyed a multi-hour stay at the Munch Museum (including Lunch at Bistro Tolvte). The museum dedicated to the life and works of the Norwegian artist Edvard Munch. It's housed in a striking building on the Bjørvika waterfront and features multiple floors of is work. We stayed a long time, as the provided audio guide really helped up dig into the art of this fascinating national icon. The crowds were reasonable, so it was easy to get around. The Museum gift shop is perhaps one of the best I've visited. The Museum is an easy walk from Oslo City Center and while we were in the neighborhood, we also strolled through and on top of the nearby Opera House. Note: The National Museum (perhaps a 15 minute walk) also has a significant collection of Munch's works. read more

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As is the case with all fine art museums, what can you say about them but they are great? This museum is certainly no exception. This museum focuses on the artworks of Munch. This being said, they also show exhibits of other artists. These exhibits are generally on the top floor of this museum. This is just something to keep in mind, as these exhibitions rotate, and what is there during one period of time probably won't be there during the next. But, what will be at this museum throughout time is the works of Munch. This is a Large very well designed museum. How it works is that you enter on the ground floor, you buy your tickets, and then you can explore the museum. As is commonly the case in the fall, winter, and even spring months in Oslo, it can be a little bit cold. So, when you attend this museum you may be wearing a coat . No problem. They have a very nice cloakroom where you can deposit your coats and/or your backpacks so you don't have to carry them around with you. This cloakroom is also on the ground floor. Once inside the museum, you'll go upstairs and you begin to see the various works at Munch. They have a great collection of this works. It is truly inspiring to see the number of works of his that this museum exhibits. One of the main focuses of this museum is his most famous painting, The Scream. This museum actually exhibits three versions of this work in an isolated room. As the main artwork of Scream was stolen in the past, these works are highly protected. The way the exhibition of these three works is presented is that every half an hour one of these pieces is exposed for the public to see. One thing to keep in mind, however, is that the main, most known painting of The Scream is only shown every other half hour. So, if you want to be sure to see all three of these paintings, which I highly suggest you do, you may have to wait a little while. This really isn't a problem, however. There are many other works of art for you to view while you spend your time in this museum. Overall, this museum is one of the true treasures of Oslo. You can spend a lot of time here, taking in these great works of art. After you're done viewing the art, or maybe even in-between, they have a very nice café on the lower level. Here, you can grab a tasty treat, light meal, or a latte or another type of drink, and sit back and enjoy the atmosphere both inside and/or outside. Again, great museum. One of the main locations that you must visit in Oslo. read more

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The Munch Museum houses an exceptional collection that highlights the full range of the artist's oeuvre, with several floors of curated exhibition rooms. During our visit, there was free entry after 6 p.m., and both tourists and locals strolled the halls. Of course, the main attraction is the fourth-floor display of The Scream, which offers three versions of the globally famous work. They are rotated on a 30-minute basis, with only one version on display at any given time in order to protect the grouping from overexposure (each has metal doors that slide shut across the front, when not on view). And to compare and contrast among these and the final version of the painting, visitors can easily head to the National Museum, which is only a short walk away -- both are well worth a visit! read more

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You have heard about the Munch painting "Scream." Well in Oslo there is an entire, very large museum totally dedicated to this prolific and famous artist, Edvard Munch. Many stories high, you wend your way through many exhibits of Munch's works. He painted thousands of works in is lifetime and most all of it is on display here and a nice collection in the National Museum in Oslo. Easy to reach by tram, my wife and I spend the good part of a day going through, finishing up at the top floor bar. The view of Oslo harbor and surrounding areas is spectacular. And your feet will welcome the break. A must see when visiting Oslo, along with the equally spectacular National Museum. read more

WOWZER!! What an awesome showcase for Munch's work!! Both the 4th and 6th floors are amazing and a must see! Also, the panoramic view of Oslo from the 12th floor is incredible! read more

While in Oslo, I made sure to visit this museum. I am a big fan of all kinds of art, and I knew this museum was going to be great. With floor upon floor of artwork, I was not disappointed, but when I walked into the first exhibit, I was slightly more than surprised. As you walk up to the museum, you are immediately struck by its size. At 13 stories, it is a sight to behold and looks incredibly overwhelming. What I found out later is that several of these floors are not available to tour (for the public), meaning it is smaller than you would think- only seven floors of exhibitions. The top two floors are a restaurant and rooftop bar. So, it's small, but if you are worried about taking four hours in the museum, don't. After getting my ticket, I headed up to the first exhibit on floor three. This exhibit depicted art from Vanessa Baird. I'll be brutally honest. I did not like this exhibit whatsoever. The artwork was much... different than the rest (look up her work and you'll understand). So, not my thing. I also thought it was a little strange to get people to see this as their first exhibit. After walking out of there wondering what I was getting myself into if that was the first exhibit, I continued up. Thankfully, the next floor was much more tame. This is where Munch's art started being displayed, and it was awesome. He is an incredibly talented artist, and he had an enormous amount of artwork that was able to be displayed. The artwork here was broken down into several different categories, with great descriptions of what they represented, with enough left out so you could draw your own conclusions about the artwork. This floor is where the Scream paintings are displayed. I was able to time it so I could see both the most famous version of Scream, as well as a sketch (30min intervals of time to switch between). Along with the rest, there were a lot of great paintings to see here and analyze. The fourth floor was Munch's bigger (physically) paintings. I had never seen any of those paintings, and they were very interesting, especially "The Human Mountain", flanked on either side by two other paintings, with the three combining to present the reasons why people are ambitious: lust for power and greed, compared to the desire to better the world and help those around them. The following floor displayed Munch's woodcuts, and also a workshop where you can make a frottage copy of some designs. This exhibit was smaller than the others, but I still thought it was educational and interesting to see. On floor nine was the exhibit by Arif- a Norwegian R&B artist. I thought this exhibit was interesting, but also much different than the rest. It included a video created by Arif that explores several themes. Don't ask me which themes, because it was kind of confusing, but if that's your thing go for it. After the film, there is also a studio where you can sometimes catch Arif working. When I went I don't think Arif was working, just these two other guys. Floor ten was interesting contemporary art, but also not really my thing. It was a story about these two humans who became bird gods, and then blocked off the offerings from the real gods (the 12 Olympians). It was pretty strange (to me), but it is art nonetheless. The final floor of exhibits returns to Munch's artwork. Like the rest of his work, I saw a lot of new paintings that I had never seen before up to this point. Two or three of the paintings here were being reframed when I was there, so I was not able to see them. However, this was not an enormous problem, as the rest of the exhibit made up for it multiple times over. Again, a lot of quality work, and it was pretty big. So you were able to spend a decent amount of time here. Overall, a great museum with a ton of art. Although some of it was a little strange, the amount of works from Munch a several other similar artists was great. It doesn't take an enormous amount of time to go through, but you get a great experience that is worth both your time and your money. read more

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7 stories of Munch! Feel the feelings and understand expressionism. Angst. Mental Illness, anxiety. It's all there. Spend the day. read more

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I learned a lot about Edvard Munch and his artwork and I find him very macabre. So this was perfect for me as far as as museums go because I like the dark side. You will learn about the two pieces of work that were easily stolen from the museum (Scream and The Madonna). They have since been recovered although they are slightly damaged and now guarded heavily. This museum is easily done in an hour or less. read more

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***THE SCREAM IS IN THE NATIONAL GALLERY*** Most people, including myself, come to the Munch Museum, expecting to see The Scream, but it's not here- let's get that out of the way first. It's at the National Gallery. I can't be mad that mismanaged my planning, that being said, this is still a wonderful museum. The funny part about it not being here is that 95 percent of the items in the gift shop feature The Scream on it... First and foremost, it's free with your Oslo City Pass, so why not learn more about Edvard Munch? If you want to see The Scream, then obviously you're interested in his work, so this is the perfect place to do so. Upon entering, if you have a bag, you must check it downstairs (for free). There is a coffeeshop and a gift shop right at the entrance. You'll go through a metal detector and off you go. There are hundreds of paintings here. Make sure to grab a booklet when you first walk in to get the full layout of the museum. His paintings are beautiful, and while many are so similar, there are others which are so different from his typical work. I loved see the enormous portraits he painted of people. Really lifelike and beautiful. You can spend a lot of time here or a little walkthrough will do as well, but again, The Scream is not here, so don't be mad if you go here looking for it and it's not here. I did find out that it's coming back here sometime next year, so try then, if not, go to the National Gallery to get your scream on. read more

We read mixed reviews about the museum so we weren't sure if we should go. Some wrote that there were only a few rooms to the museum so you didn't really get to see much of the collection so it wasn't with the cost of admission. Based on a review from yesterday, we decided to give it a shot. It turned out wonderful! We didn't get to see The Scream but we did see several of his other well know paintings. There was a booklet you could pickup entering the gallery which had a lot of information on many of the important pieces. It was very informative (and you turn it back in when you're done for the next patron so you're recycling !). An added bonus we also got to watch two videos in the downstairs. One was on Hannah, one of his models he used in many of his works. I don't know if I've ever watched a documentary from the perspective of an artists model. Very interesting! read more

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I viewed the exhibition "Towards the Forest"--a collection curated by Norwegian author Karl Ove Knausgård, in August 2017. According to the website: "The exhibition included more than 100 paintings and 30 graphic works, many of which were brought out of storage for the first time. In connection with the exhibition, Karl Ove Knausgård authored a book on Edvard Munch. In the book, Knausgård reflects upon Munch's life and works, and also addresses more general questions about art and life." I really appreciated the apt quotes from Knausgård throughout the exhibition. I thoroughly enjoyed this marriage of notable Norwegian artists. Well done! read more

This is a small, one-level, 7-room (or so) museum a bit away from downtown Oslo. From downtown, take the eastbound Metro (subway) and stop at the Toyen station. They have a lovely giftshop, coffee shop and a high-tech audioguide built into an iPod touch -- the most high-tech I've seen. Very cool. However, the scream is not housed here -- you'll find it at the National Gallery. read more

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This review is from a while ago, but I think the learnings still apply. This museum was so disappointing. The museum boasts having hundreds of pieces of art from Munch, but during our visit 70% of the work on view was by Jasper Johns... The exhibition space is small, so it left only a handful of paintings by Munch. What a waste of time and money! I could have stayed home and Googled more Munch content than what was shown here. I know this sounds backwards, but if you plan to go to the Munch Museum to see Munch artwork you will be very disappointed if the museum is having a 'compare and contrast' exhibit. Unfortunately we live in the USA and didn't have the luxury to come back when the museum was showing collection highlights. read more

Although I'm not a huge fun of art, I really enjoyed this one. It currently has Munch and Mapplethorpe exhibition, which compares works of two completely different, in my opinion, artists. I was slightly disappointed the museum is smaller than I expected it to be and the famous Scream wasn't there. But the cafe was probably the best museum cafe I have ever been to! read more

Beautiful museum and I enjoyed the audio tour which covered paintings on two of the 12 floors (a few of those floors did not have any artwork and were not accessible. I enjoyed learning about Munch and the sky bar has stunning view and drinks to enjoy under the open sky. I'm really glad we came here. read more

The hype for the Much Museum is incredible. Going through the gift shop, there are tons of products advertising one of Munch's famous works, "The Scream". Before entering the actual exhibitions themselves, you have the opportunity to watch movies that showcase the talent of Edvard Munch. The movies that played greatly talked about his work and all of the types of work that the museum has access too, over 27,000 original pieces. As we started to explore the actual museum itself, we found that many of the exhibits were done by impressionists and not by Much himself. "The Scream", which one of the movies said was inside the museum, has been moved to the National Gallery of Oslo. Art that was on display by Munch was magnificent, for the few that were there. For a museum titled after Edvard Munch, who claims they have access to over 27,000 pieces, this was a letdown. Many of the exhibits that we saw were impressions or interpretations of his work. We went to the Munch Museum to see Munch, and were left extremely disappointed. read more

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Finding the museum was very easy: street signs start from afar since this is such a popular tourist attraction! I was very excited to see Munch's work and especially the world renowned "The Scream." I expected the kind of bustle around it as the Mona Lisa in the Louvre... instead I didn't get to see it at all. A large majority of the museum was closed off to the public because they were installing a new exhibition, which opens the 26th of April. What I walked in to see was a single shabby room with (beautiful) paintings put on walls next to crooked printing-paper labels. It felt more like a storage room than a museum space. Sure, I don't have to see his most famous painting to appreciate his style and understand expressionism... but the setting of the minimized collection was subpar. A theater room showing documentaries and a film made by Munch himself is located down some stairs, through sloped hallways filled with yellow office-lighting, and metal stacks of chairs. They have pretty high ticket pricing (95 NOK as mentioned by other reviewers) but thankfully free with the Oslo Pass. I'm sure the museum is great and houses wonderful art but this review was based on my experience, for which I unfortunately grant only 2 stars. I was so disappointed that I dared myself not to buy anything from the gift shop. Buy a t-shirt of a painting I didn't even see? No, thanks. read more

The Munch museum has 27,000 artworks by Munch, yet it's a rather small museum, so the exhibits rotate regularly. There is no main permanent exhibit with the 'famous stuff', so if you go right now you'll see Munch and Mapplethorpe. Different sections compare how they treat self-portraits, sexuality, masculinity and femininity, flowers, etc. Personally I tend to gravitate towards the basic permanent exhibits in art museums, but this one was so well done and accessible that I really enjoyed it and got a new perspective on a lot of pictures. read more

Went to this museum today. Generally I am a fan of art museums -- especially those focused on one artist -- however, this museum was quite disappointing. For a museum named after Edvard Munch, it was mostly art work by other artists (which isn't necessarily a bad thing, I enjoyed them a lot). They boast about the collection having over 30,000 pieces however the exhibit was a measly 2.5 rooms big. It was short and disappointing. I imagine the museum will be mu(n)ch better when it moves to its new location in the Oslo Habour, but while it is in its current building I would say it was not worth the time or cost of admission. read more

Munch museum is worth a visit. From downtown you have to take a tram to get there and walk a few blocks. It is a small museum and can be covered quickly. If you like Munch's artwork this is a must see when you visit Oslo. read more

Don't bother. Almost all of the Munch works are in storage. Including "The scream". There are about 10 (or less) works, some in large format available for viewing. The only redeeming thing is that they don't charge for admission now. Wait until the new museum is opened. read more

FINALLY got to see this museum after two trips where it was closed. check ahead of time if it's on your list of "to-do's" in Oslo. well worth the wait. loved the collection, the layout, not too crowded, and really eye opening if you only know Munch for items like the Madonna, the Scream and the Morning After. Absolutely worth a visit. and then check out the park on a nice day. read more

I got a deal on a hotel in Tøyen so this was just a hop skip and a jump away. They were in-between exhibitions for the Easter break so there was only one room open (but also a reduced entry) but what they did have out was still worth stopping in for. You see, Norwegians are really proud of Munch and from an outsider's perspective, I can see how influences like this shape some of the Norwegian personality. If you're not familiar with his works, this would be a fitting place to start as they have a couple of very large-scale pieces and a vast collection of the rest of his works. It's a study in emotions, the human condition and while it isn't my absolute favorite museum in Oslo, it was still a nice stop. And yes, like the others have noted, you would't find the Scream here, if you're after that then go to the National Gallery. read more

I went here for the Munch + Van Gogh exhibit (open until September 2015), and was pleasantly surprised. Not being an "art guy" at all, it had just the right amount of text that put the works at display and artists themselves into the context I needed. Pretty cool seeing some easily recognizable and well-known work from both Munch and Van Gogh next to each other, plus ranges of paintings and styles I never knew from neither of the artists. A bit on the pricey side for the size, but still highly recommended. read more

Love. Love. Love. LOVE this place. The reason I docked a star? It should be bigger--the limited space means one can only view a small fraction of Munch's work. Then again, beggars can't be choosers... read more

Edward Munch is probably my favourite painter. So visit of his museum was kind a duty. And I wasn´t dissappointed. Local collection is pretty impressive. Man can see different stages of Munch´s art life and especially people who knows only Scream will be very surprised what a range he had. There are hundreds of paintings and prints so count with that while planning your visit. There is also cafe where you can relax. So enjoy it :-) read more

In my humble opinion I think this was the best museum that I saw, this includes the three big museums here. It's small but gives great insight into Munch's life. We had a special treat since they were comparing his works with Gustav Vigeland's work side by side. Audio app is a available for free on Apple Store. read more

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I am so glad I visited the Munch Museum while in Oslo. I gained valuable new insight into his work and why he painted the way he did. There is SO much more to him than "The Scream", but I have to say his Madonna on view next to it at the National Gallery in Oslo can only be described as breathtaking and Divinely inspired. So make sure you go see that as well. The Munch museum is fairly small so you can take your time with it. This tortured artist was well ahead of his time. A must do when in Oslo. read more

Disappointed that the website indicates it's open but they are Closed for New Year's Day.

I hadn't been to this museum in many years (probably close to 15) and it was pretty changed from my prior visit. The building is much more stylish with higher security but what I was surprised about was how much the art had changed. They clearly have a large collection and must periodically lend paintings out and change the displays. This means that return trips are a must because you can end up seeing new things. You can get a hint of this by looking at the shop. Most of the paintings on the postcards and such in the museum shop weren't even on display. (I was a bit disappointed that there was nothing from my favorite series for sale in the shop even though it was on display in the museum ... alpha and omega prints). There is a cute cafe here with lovely places to sit outside when it is warm enough and a decent museum shop with everything you would expect. The downsides -- well it is moving soon. I love the current location, right next to the botanical garden but I guess they want to make it more central for tourists. I wish there was a better selection in the shop and that it opened before 11am. Finally, at 95 kroner for adults it is a pretty pricey place. I would guess that prices will only go up when they have a new place. Closed on Tuesdays. read more

My tour guide mentions that what's available in the National Gallery is probably enough unless you're a real Munch fan. Given that right now, both National Gallery and the Munch Museum have a sort of dual exhibit celebrating Munch's 150th birthday, I ignored that advice and went to both anyway, and I'm glad I did. The Munch Museum is not large, as others have commented - the entire thing was consumed with an exhibit comprising the second half of Munch's life. Included here are some improvements upon themes and ideas that were also displayed in the National Museum's "first half" exhibit. But there are also some very new works, some of which I liked very much. I didn't know much about Munch before I visited Oslo - just The Scream, really, so while I find some of his work to be almost formulaic (person looking horrified or surprised looking directly out of the artwork with things happening in the background) there are other works that really struck me, like "Cupid and Psyche" or some of the "Murderer" works. Needless to say, there's some seriously twisted stuff portrayed in some of these works. I liked that this exposed me to a much wider variety of his works. I particularly want to call out the way they treated their copy of The Scream. I actually like this version better than the one hanging in the National Gallery. This version has more vivid colors, and more threatening, almost demonic looking background figures. However, they don't lead up to it like it's the centerpiece to the exhibit. It's not hanging alone in a room with spotlights pointed at it and dramatic music playing - it's simply hanging, in chronological order, in the right place with contemporary works, almost unassumingly stuck in a corner. There wasn't even a light on it, perhaps to protect the work from further deterioration, or perhaps just because the bulb was burned out. So rather than pander to the one item most of the public knows about, they managed to present it in context with his larger body of work. Oddly, the Munch Museum has heavy security? Metal detectors? Is it in a not so great neighborhood? I suppose there was a rather high profile theft a few years back. Admission is, like every other museum I've been to in Oslo, free with the Oslo Pass. Well worth the visit, especially since if you have the Oslo Pass, you can just hop on any T-bane line (1 through 6, they all go to Tøyen) to get there and back for free. read more

You must get the ipod / audio guide. It is really a fantastic guide and goes in depth for many of the paintings. Munchmuseet has one of the Scream paintings, but also the others in that series, Despair and Anxiety. The museum is small with a good selection and layout. Entrance fee is 95NOK, less than $20 for the Americans reading this. There is also free wifi. The only thing I would improve would be the gift shop. I would have loved to buy more souvenir type stuff there. read more

Even though some of this museum was under renovation, we enjoyed the temporary exhibition. The gift shop had beautiful magnets with Munch's artworks. The museum was located a short walk from the subway station. read more

Went here for the Melgaard exhibition. Cutting edge stuff! The man at the desk kindly told us about the little secret about getting in for free just 30 mins before they close. Raw deal:) read more

The Edward Munch Museum is usually on any visitor to Oslo's must see list. After all, this is the collection that Edward Munch himself bequeathed to the City of Oslo. Probably the two most well-known works in it are "The Scream" and "The Madonna." Right now they are showing a special exhibition juxtaposing photographs from Robert Mapplethorpe with similar works by Edward Munch a century earlier. As a result many favorite Munch works are in storage. Boo!! I can't wait until they move to their new facility they are building in the Bjorvika neighborhood where they will have more room to exhibit their permanent collection and still have space for special exhibitions. The other drawback here is the very tight security. Ever since the famous 2004 heist of "The Scream" and "Madonna (later recovered), you have to deal with airport-like security to enter. Still the Edward Munch museum is def worth a stop! read more

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Went here with an American friend expecting to show off a national treasure. Found an exhibition at the time showcasing jasper johns and munch. Rubbish. I'm not an art critic. But I go to a museum dedicated to one artist. Bearing his name. To see his or her art. Not other artists. His most famous works were not on display. The museum itself is old and worn. And not the good classical rustic kind of worn. We came up the road from the back side of the museum and. Well. Backside indeed. We partook in a lecture about the comparative likeness and possible inspiration of johns from munchs works. At least it gave its value to the intent of the exhibition. But again. I have to say I wasn't there to look at works by johns. No matter how much they pertain to munch. I feel like that kind of exhibition would be better served in a different place. I would have given this a higher mark if I could actually see some national pride in this museum. As Norwegians. If we value Munch so much, why don't we want to spend more money remembering him. A shame. Nice muffins in the cafeteria though :) read more

A small and lovely museum on the outskirts of Oslo, definitely worth a short subway ride. Galleries are thematic and tell a story about the man himself, who was, needless to say, quite unique. There's a nice cafe with a patio for before or after your trip through the museum. read more

Although I knew that Munch made four versions of the scream, I expected the most commonly known version to be at the museum named after him. Instead, this museum houses the crayon version and one of the nicer ones is at the National Gallery. The crayon version really seems like a shitty first draft (sorry Edvard). Disappointing visit. The only highlight was that they had a temporary Van Gogh exhibit at the same time. read more