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Top 1% of attractions in Oslo
9 / 10

8 expert reviews

“This museum was built in 1963 to house his 1,100 paintings, 4,500 drawings, and 18,000 prints.”

– Concierge

Concierge Concierge
"In 1897, Edvard Munch bought this quaint fisherman's cottage in the seaside village of Aasgårdstrand to use as both home and studio."
Frommer's Frommer's
"Edvard Munch (1863-1944) was Scandinavia's greatest painter and, in an act of incredible generosity, donated this collection to his beloved Oslo." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"A monument to his artistic genius, housing the largest collection of his works." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Norwegian Expressionist Edvard Munch was creator of one of the world's most haunting images, The Scream (its most famous version was painted in 1893), which has scared many a young art lover witless." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"The Munch Museum was opened in 1963 and the paintings here are displayed on rotation. A visit to the museum provides an opportunity to admire two versions of the famous and haunting "Scream"." Full review
The Wall Street Journal The Wall Street Journal
"Wrapped in a gloomy gray aluminum mesh looming over the fjord. But tempers cooled once the museum opened, revealing prime harbor views and the extensive works of Edvard Munch"