Oslo Munch Museum Travel Guide
Scenic spot introduction:
The Munch Museet in Oslo is a thematic museum and art gallery dedicated to the famous Norwegian painter Edvard Munch. Edvard Munch was a Norwegian modern expressionist painting pioneer and printmaker. The museum houses nearly 30,000 of his world-famous paintings such as "The Scream" and "Madonna". He is an art lover. An exhibition hall with great visiting value.Attractions distribution:
The Munch Museum is located in the center of Oslo, next to the University of Oslo. The museum is divided into three main exhibition areas: the Red Room, Artists and Models, and Adolescence. It collects a total of 1,150 oil paintings and 17,800 prints, including the famous "The Scream", "Night on Karl-Johans Street", "Dance of Life", " "Our Lady" and other representative works. In addition, there are drawings, letters, writings, etc. from his childhood. The auditorium in the museum also holds concerts and other temporary exhibitions from time to time.Scenic spot features:
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Scenic spot location:
Europe>Norway>City of Oslo
How to get there:
Getting to the museum:
1. Walking: It takes 15 minutes to walk from Karl Johans on the main street.
2. By bus: Take bus No. 20 and get off at Munchmuseet station. All subway lines get off at Tøyen station. It can be reached within 5 minutes by bus from the city.
Arrival in Oslo:
1. Airplane: Main airports—Oslo Airport Gardermoen, Sandefjord Airport Torp, You can take buses and trains from the airport to the city center.
2. Train: Oslo Central Station (Oslo Train), which can be reached from domestic cities or surrounding international cities.
3. Urban transportation: Oslo Metro, Oslo Bus and Tram, Oslo Bicycle, and Oslo Taxi.
Scenic area map:
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Tickets
Edvard Munch ticket prices:
2013 Munch 150th Anniversary Exhibition + Museum: 130 NOK for adults, 80 NOK for students, seniors over 67 years old, and groups of 10 or more people, free for children under 18 and Oslo Card.
Museum: 95 NOK for adults, 50 NOK for students, seniors over 67 years old, and groups of 10 or more people, 110 NOK for families (2 adults + children).
Scenic area opening hours:
10:00-17:00, closed until 19:00 on Tuesday.
Travel Tips
travelling guideline:
1. It is recommended that you learn about Edvard Munch’s life before visiting, which will help you understand the works.
2. In the museum bookstore, you can read all books and articles about Munch, as well as its own collection of books, diaries, etc. for people to read. Opening hours are:
Tuesday to Friday from September 1 to May 31, 9:00-15:00, June 1 to August 31, Tuesday to Friday, 9:00-14:00; each Closed on Mondays and throughout July.
3. The museum can hold birthday parties for children.
4. The exhibition period of "Munch's 150th Anniversary" is from June 2 to October 13, 2013.
Best time to visit:
All seasons
Shopping recommendations:
(Museum Shop) Related painting reproductions, books and other souvenirs.
(Museum Cafe) Cakes, sandwiches, etc. decorated with paintings.
(Shopping in Oslo) Norwegian woolen clothes, wood carving handicrafts, glacier mud, etc.
(Oslo food) Salmon sashimi, king crab, stewed lamb, reindeer meat, Norwegian cheese.
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