MUNCH

MUNCH is a thirteen-storey tower on the Oslo waterfront dedicated to Edvard Munch, the painter of anxiety and longing whose The Scream is one of the most recognised images in the world. The museum holds the vast collection Munch left to the city, shown across many floors along with the changing versions of his most famous works.

What's there

• The Scream - the museum shows its versions of Munch's most famous image in rotation.
• The great cycles - his Frieze of Life paintings of love, dread and death.
• The whole career - the sweep of Munch's work across the floors.
• The rooftop view - the city and fjord from the top of the tower.

When to go

Year-round; a large indoor museum, ideal for any weather and worth a good few hours. Book ahead at busy times to guarantee a slot for the famous works.

Before you go

The Scream is shown in rotating fragile versions for conservation, so which one is on display varies, and there may be timed viewing. The tower is large, so it takes real time to do justice to. It is a serious art museum rather than a quick photo stop.

Nearby

The Opera House and the waterfront are alongside; the new Deichman library is next door.

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