# National Museum of Norway — Oslo, 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.

## Visitor facts
- Opening hours: Tuesday–Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Thursday–Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (closed Mondays)
- Admission: ✓ NOK 220 standard adult admission (approx. €19); free for under-18s
- Address: Brynjulf Bulls plass 3, 0250 Oslo, Norway
- Time needed: 2–3 hours
- Official website: https://www.nasjonalmuseet.no/en/
- Facts verified: 2026-06-30

## Highlights
- The Scream — Edvard Munch · 1893
- The Dance of Life — Edvard Munch · 1899–1900
- View from Stalheim — Johan Christian Dahl · 1824
- The Light Hall — Kleihues + Schuwerk · 2022

## Famous works covered
- The Scream (https://worldmuseumguide.org/artworks/the-scream/)

## FAQ
**Is The Scream really here?**
Yes — the 1893 tempera-on-cardboard version of The Scream is displayed permanently in a dedicated room on the ground floor. The Munch Museum holds additional versions.

**How does this differ from the Munch Museum?**
The National Museum holds the most famous version of The Scream and a broad overview of Norwegian art. The Munch Museum in Bjørvika focuses exclusively on Munch and holds the largest Munch collection in the world.

**How long should I spend at National Museum of Norway?**
Plan 2–3 hours for the highlights. Add time for temporary exhibitions, the museum shop, and café.

**What is National Museum of Norway best known for?**
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. Key highlights include The Scream by Edvard Munch (1893) — in a dedicated gallery, Norwegian Romantic landscapes — J.C. Dahl and Hans Gude, The Light Hall — a 3,600 m² skylit gallery for special exhibitions.

**How do I get tickets for National Museum of Norway?**
✓ NOK 220 standard adult admission (approx. €19); free for under-18s Tickets are usually available on the day, but booking online saves queue time in peak season. Official site: https://www.nasjonalmuseet.no/en/

**What is the Light Hall?**
A 3,600 m² skylit gallery on the upper floor for major temporary exhibitions — one of the largest single exhibition spaces in Europe. Check what is on before visiting.


Source: https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/norwegian-national-museum/ — World Museum Guide, independent and ad-free.