The museum structure is built with a low-carbon concrete core and recycled steel to meet stringent sustainability standards.
The building's tilted 'leaning' design is a reference to the way the structure seems to bow toward the surrounding city and harbor.
The collection includes Munch’s personal library, medical records, and over 10,000 photographic negatives.
The museum's 'The Scream' versions include one in pastel, one in tempera/crayon, and one in lithograph form.
The perforated aluminum facade creates varying transparency levels, reflecting changes in the city's light throughout the day.
The museum serves as the custodian of Munch's estate, which was bequeathed to the City of Oslo upon his death in 1944.
MUNCH is a 13-story museum located in Oslo's Bjørvika district dedicated to the life and works of Edvard Munch. The museum houses the world's largest collection of the artist's work, containing over 26,000 artworks, sketches, letters, and personal objects. Designed by the Spanish architectural firm Estudio Herreros, the building features a distinct tilted top section clad in perforated aluminum panels. The collection includes three separate versions of 'The Scream', which are displayed on a rotational basis to prevent light damage. The permanent 'Edvard Munch Monumental' exhibition showcases the massive canvas paintings intended for the University of Oslo Aula. Visitors can view the development of Munch's style from his early Impressionist influences to his iconic Expressionist period. The museum integrates research facilities and conservation labs within the same structure. The top floor provides panoramic views of the Oslofjord and the city center. It is situated on the waterfront adjacent to the Oslo Opera House.
The terrace on the 13th floor offering unobstructed views of the Oslofjord and the opera house roof.
Check the museum's digital screens upon arrival to see which version of 'The Scream' is currently on display.
Use the internal staircases to appreciate the building's unique vertical architectural design.
Visit the 'Munch Attic' on the top floor for the best city-wide perspective.
Do not expect to see all versions of 'The Scream' simultaneously due to light-exposure preservation requirements.
Open daily, including weekends and public holidays, though holiday hours may vary.
Large bags and backpacks must be stored in provided lockers; photography is permitted for private use without flash.
