The largest collection of Edvard Munch's work in the world, housed in a 13-story waterfront tower opened in 2021. 26,000 objects including multiple versions of The Scream. The building by Estudio Herreros tilts toward the fjord — impossible to miss from Oslo S.
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Start at the top floors and work down. The Scream is powerful but the lesser-known works — self-portraits, landscapes, the Frieze of Life series — reveal the depth. The rooftop bar has fjord views worth the elevator ride even if you skip the galleries. Temporary exhibitions often exceed the permanent collection in curatorial quality.
Weekday morning to avoid the Scream selfie queues. Late afternoon for combining museum and rooftop drinks. Check the exhibition schedule — MUNCH rotates the collection and brings in major international loans.
Munch bequeathed his entire remaining collection to Oslo upon his death in 1944. The new building cost 2.6 billion NOK and sparked controversy for its scale. The old Munch Museum in Tøyen (1963-2021) was beloved but too small. This building is divisive architecturally but the collection finally has the space it deserves. Tickets sell out on summer weekends — book ahead.