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National Museum, Oslo
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National Museum, Oslo

Getting around: The National Museum is in central Oslo near the harbour and City Hall, an easy walk from the train station and Aker Brygge.
Hours: Open daily except Mondays with standard museum hours; Thursday evenings often extended - check current schedule for exact times.

Opened in 2022, this is the largest art museum in the Nordic countries, consolidating what were previously several separate Oslo institutions - the National Gallery, the Museum of Decorative Arts and Design, and the Museum of Contemporary Art - into one building. Its collection spans from antiquity through contemporary work, with Edvard Munch's The Scream (the tempera version) as its best-known single piece, displayed in a dedicated room.

Given its scale, a full visit can easily take half a day; most visitors instead pick specific collections or periods to focus on rather than attempting to see everything in one pass.

National Museum, Oslo FAQs

When did the National Museum open in its current form?

In 2022, consolidating several previously separate Oslo art and design museums into one building.

Does the National Museum have The Scream?

Yes, the tempera version of The Scream is displayed here, generally in a dedicated room given how much visitor interest it draws.

How big is the museum?

It's the largest art museum in the Nordic countries, so seeing everything can take a full day - most visitors focus on specific sections instead.

Is it closed on any particular day?

Typically closed Mondays; check current hours, especially around public holidays.

Where is it located?

In central Oslo near the harbour and City Hall, an easy walk from the train station.

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