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Ekebergparken sculpture park.
Photo: Visit Oslo
Photo: Visit Oslo
Explore Ekebergparken sculpture park
Top 17 art museums
Let Audun Eckhoff, one of Norway’s leading connoisseurs, guide you to the art museums you have to visit on your trip to Norway.
Hadeland – Norway’s new art destination
Experience dot queen Yayoi Kusama and the sensational new exhibition space The Twist at the Kistefos-Museet, as well as the fabulous glass products at Hadeland Glassverk. The Hadeland area not far from Oslo is an absolute must-go for art lovers.
Museums
Whether you’re into fine art, contemporary works, historical artefacts, or just want to see Edvard Munch’s Scream, this is your guide to some of the best museums in Norway.
Top 8 classic historical museums
Start planning your historical round trip. These hints from insider Ragnhild Martine Bø will lead you to high-quality historical museums all over Norway.
Top 9 offbeat historical museums
Open the museum doors to these historical museums and get a blast of fresh air instead of the usual dust. Our expert sends you back in time to inhale the smells, sounds and styles of earlier times.
A day in Munch’s footsteps
With Oslo as a starting point, there are several historical places to visit to get a glimpse of Munch’s life and work.
The National Museum of Norway
Welcome to the National Museum of Norway – the largest center in the Nordic countries of older and modern art, contemporary art, architecture and design!
Grand openings: See what the future brings
The Norwegian architecture firm Snøhetta reveals plans to renew the Kon-Tiki Museum. But that is only one of many new attractions opening in the next couple of years – here are some of the highlights!
Top 10 day trips for art lovers in and around Oslo
Check out the best art experiences around Oslo, all of which can be reached in one day. From The Twist at Kistefos to Gallery F 15 in Moss and Lillehammer Art Museum.
Norway – a world class art destination
Norway is an excellent destination for art lovers. Observe The Scream by Edvard Munch in Oslo, the incredible sculpture park in Kistefos, or enjoy Hå Gamle Prestegard in its beautiful surroundings.
Have a look at the new MUNCH museum
In order to honour Munch's legacy, Oslo has built the new MUNCH museum, one of the world’s largest museums dedicated to a single artist.
The power of art
Get some new thoughts on how you can experience art in different ways – and why art experiences can be so rewarding.
The Harbour promenade in Oslo
Havnepromenaden, Oslo's harbour promenade, is a 9-kilometer long walk full of delightful surprises, where the big city meets the fjord. Experience world-class architecture, food, and culture year round, in sun or snow.
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Art
See the works of Edvard Munch and other Norwegian and international artists in some of Norway’s best (and most stunning) museums and galleries, enjoy cool street art in unusual places, and take a walk through beautiful outdoor sculpture parks.
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What’s on: events in Norway
Check our listings of exciting events happening in Norway and plan your trip for a memorable turn of events!
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Theatre and shows
The impressive Norwegian Opera and Ballet in Oslo is a must for its high-quality performances and architecture. Theatre lovers and fans of musicals and other shows should find plenty to see, not only in the big cities but also in many smaller towns.
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Festivals
Great art can become even better when experienced together. Festivals of food, music and films are vital to the Norwegian culture scene.
