Free Museums in Oslo
Quick answer
2 museums in Oslo are always free to enter — Munch Museum, National Museum of Norway. World Museum Guide lists the exact free-entry rules from each museum's official site below.
Verified 2026-06-30 against official sources.
Always free (2)
Munch Museum
The Munch Museum (MUNCH) moved to a spectacular new 13-floor building in the Bjørvika waterfront district in 2021, designed by Estudio Herreros. The building has become one of Oslo's most striking pieces of contemporary architecture, leaning dramatically over the harbour.
✓ NOK 160 standard adult admission (approx. €14); free for under-18s
Always freeNational Museum of Norway
The National Museum (Nasjonalmuseet) opened in June 2022 in a landmark new building on Aker Brygge, designed by Kleihues + Schuwerk. At 54,600 square metres it is the largest museum building in the Nordic countries and one of the largest art museums in Europe.
✓ NOK 220 standard adult admission (approx. €19); free for under-18s
Which museums are free in Oslo?
Munch Museum, National Museum of Norway — 2 museums in Oslo with always-free standard admission. Special exhibitions may charge separately.
Are special exhibitions also free at Oslo's free museums?
Usually not — always-free admission covers the permanent collection, while blockbuster temporary exhibitions typically require paid, often timed, tickets. Check the official site linked from each guide.