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Munch Museum
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Munch Museum

Getting around: The Munch Museum is in Bjørvika, near the Oslo Opera House, an easy walk (10-15 minutes) from the central train station.
Hours: Open daily most of the year with standard museum hours, often with an extended late evening on one day of the week - check current schedule.

Opened in 2021 in a striking 13-story tower building, the Munch Museum holds the largest collection of Edvard Munch's work anywhere, including versions of The Scream, spread across multiple floors that rotate through different periods and aspects of his career. Munch donated his remaining estate to the city of Oslo, so the collection here is exceptionally deep rather than a narrow greatest-hits selection.

Its location next to the Opera House in the redeveloped Bjørvika waterfront district makes it easy to combine with a walk along the harbour and up onto the Opera House roof.

Munch Museum FAQs

Does the Munch Museum have The Scream?

Yes, it holds versions of The Scream among its extensive Munch collection, though which version is on display can vary due to rotation and loans.

How large is the collection?

It's the largest collection of Munch's work anywhere, since he donated his remaining estate to the city of Oslo.

Is the museum building itself notable?

Yes, it opened in 2021 in a distinctive 13-story tower, a departure from the previous, smaller museum building.

Is it near the Oslo Opera House?

Yes, they're both in the redeveloped Bjørvika waterfront district, an easy walk apart.

How long should I plan for a visit?

1.5-2.5 hours depending on how many floors and special exhibitions you want to see.

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