From Edvard Munch's masterworks to world-class contemporary art — Oslo's art scene is unmissable.
Oslo punches well above its weight when it comes to art. The city is home to some of Northern Europe's finest art institutions, most famously the Munch Museum with its unparalleled collection of works by Edvard Munch. The National Museum houses one of the world's most famous paintings — Munch's The Scream — alongside an extraordinary collection spanning centuries of Norwegian and international art. For contemporary art lovers, the Astrup Fearnley Museum occupies a stunning Renzo Piano-designed building on the Aker Brygge waterfront.
The world's largest collection of works by Edvard Munch, including multiple versions of The Scream. The dramatic 13-storey Munch building is itself a landmark.
Norway's largest art museum, opened in 2022. Home to the 1893 tempera version of The Scream and an extensive collection of Norwegian and international art.
Oslo's premier contemporary art museum, set in a Renzo Piano-designed building on the Aker Brygge waterfront. Features major international contemporary artists.
The former home and studio of sculptor Gustav Vigeland, containing thousands of drawings, woodcuts, and sculptures. Close to Vigeland Park.
Houses the University of Oslo's collection of antiquities, coins, Viking artefacts, and decorative arts including Norway's largest collection of medieval church art.
Skip the queues and get expert insight with a guided art tour. Local art historians bring the paintings to life.
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