Munch

The Munch Museum in Oslo, known as MUNCH since 2020, is one of the largest museums in the world dedicated to a single artist. It houses the extensive legacy of the Norwegian painter Edvard Munch, who bequeathed his works to the city of Oslo in 1940. The collection includes thousands of paintings, prints, drawings, and sculptures, as well as numerous documents, books, and personal belongings. This means the museum holds the majority of the artist's surviving paintings and all of his graphic motifs, making it a central place for the study of his body of work.

The current building opened in October 2021 in the Bjørvika district on the harbor, right next to the Opera House. It was designed by the Spanish architect Juan Herreros, whose firm won the competition in 2009. The thirteen-story building is distinguished by a glass facade that tilts out over the Oslofjord and is made of wavy, recycled aluminum panels. This design is not just about looks, but also about energy efficiency: it reflects sunlight and keeps the interior temperature stable. The museum offers eleven exhibition galleries spread across a large floor area, allowing you to experience Munch's work in a modern, climate-friendly setting.