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    Nasjonalmuseet

    4.9 (12 reviews)

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    Peter P.

    Beautiful very large national museum of Norway. totally recommend the Oslo pass if youre going around museums to save money. The exhibits are lovely and well organized. FYI you will have to lock up any bags before entering but they provide free lockers.

    Van D.

    Oslo's National Museum can take an art-lover days to appreciate in full, but even casual enthusiasts will savor the wonderful collections and events here, including the recent Kandinsky exhibition. Munch aficionados can also enjoy the opportunity of comparing and contrasting the final version of The Scream, house here, with the holdings at the Munch Museum, which is within walking distance. A worthy way to explore some of the world's finest art.

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    Ed U.

    Finally, the Norse gods must've smiled upon Jamie W. and me because we were in Oslo just in time to visit Norway's new national museum. Just opened in June after a decade of construction, it's a mammoth, windowless gray slate building next to Aker Brygge near the harbor. It merged four existing institutions into one building: the National Gallery, the Museum of Architecture, the Museum of Decorative Arts and Design, and the Museum of Contemporary Art. No wonder there was a lot of furniture on display. The result was pretty overwhelming with over 6,500 objects in 87 separate galleries. It's divided into two floors covering over 140,000 square feet. The first floor was organized into themes grouped by discrete periods in Norwegian history. I suppose that was why there were so many costumes and decorative items on display. The second floor was focused on paintings spanning six centuries. There were not just Norwegian artists represented but the likes of Rodin, Picasso, and Monet. There was also an intriguing section of contemporary art with a particular emphasis on multimedia. The museum amounts to the Norwegian equivalent of the Smithsonian. Admission is 180 NOK ($18.35). RELATED - Exploring Norway? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/3PEL4Fe

    Jennifer S.

    Superb art and so much to take in and enjoy. All 3 floors are amazing and the children activities is so intelligent.

    August 2023
    Michael U.

    The National Museum of Art, shortened to NaM or Nasjonalmuseet in Norwegian, is a government owned collection that ranges wide in size and scope. Diverse and inclusive of Fine Art as well as Craft many will know the space for Edvard Munch's "The Scream," but across over 80 galleries guests can expect several paintings from impressionists including Van Gogh plus multiple installations incorporating light and sound. Expect to spend 2+ hours and don't miss the rooftop with city views and sculptures.

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    Review Highlights - Nasjonalmuseet

    The Munch section is impressive and features a slightly different versions (like The Scream) of what you'd find at the nearby Munch museum.

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    Munchmuseet - At Munch Museum

    Munchmuseet

    4.0(70 reviews)
    2.6 kmTøyen, Grønland
    $$

    Excellent modern museum. I learned so much. There is an extensive history of his life, his family…read moreand 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.

    Visiting this museum has got to be one of the highlights of visiting the city of Oslo. It's an…read morearchitecturally 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.

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    At Munch Museum

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    Kon-Tiki museet - Kon Tiki

    Kon-Tiki museet

    4.1(45 reviews)
    1.9 kmBygdøy

    I remember long ago learning about the Kon-Tiki when I was much younger and now finally got to see…read moreit in person while in Oslo. The museum was a short ferry ride on the Bygdoy ferry that departed from City Hall Pier 3. The ferry ride and museum admission were included in our Oslo Pass. Once inside the Kon Tiki balsa wood ship was to the left and the Ra II reed boat was to the right. The museum seemed a little older but overall presented the Kon Tiki expedition in an easy to follow manner with lots of interesting artifacts. It was also surprising to learn about the post sailing and the effort needed to bring the Kon Toki back to Norway which eventually led to the renovation and housing in this museum. Thor Heyerdahl also funded and led other expeditions and the Easter Island one was covered in detail while following a tunnel down below. The Ra II was housed in the final section of the museum. It was another proof of concept that worked out the second time with this reed boat. The expedition also collected details about the oil spills found on their journey and the resulting actions taken. While it's convenient to see this museum after the Fram or Maritime museums (located right across the parking lot from each other) one may want to split the visit so you don't get overloaded with seeing boats.

    This museum packs a lot into a small space. Basically a museum built to commemorate the voyages of…read moreThor Heyerdoll, it preserved two of his boats the Kontiki and the raw two that made groundbreaking voyages using only the current for power. There were many fascinating things about life on board, and Thor hired all himself, as well as the wildlife they encountered on their voyages.

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    One of two vessels on display.

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