The new Munchmuseet will open in Spring 2020 in Bjørvika on Oslo’s waterfront. The brand new building, designed by Estudio Herreros, will house the more than 28,000 works that Edvard Munch bequeathed to the City of Oslo.
The new Munchmuseet will open in Spring 2020 in Bjørvika on Oslo’s waterfront. The brand new building, designed by Estudio Herreros, will house the more than 28,000 works that Edvard Munch bequeathed to the City of Oslo. This is the largest collection of art by Edvard Munch in the world, and will be the number one destination to experience Munch’s art. The Munch Museum also manages collections donated by Rolf Stenersen, Amaldus Nielsen and Ludvig Ravensberg.
The new museum will trace the artist’s profound influence both on modern art and on artists through to the present day. Alongside displays of iconic works from the renowned permanent Munch collection, temporary exhibitions will feature some of the most exciting contemporary artists practising today. The vibrant setting with striking views over the Oslo fjord will be spread generously over thirteen floors and will offer a wide-ranging programme of cultural events and experiences for visitors of all ages.
The Munchmuseet has a number of excellent partners. Our main sponsors are Viking Cruises, Idemitsu Petroleum Norway, Clarion Hotels, Aker BP and the Bergesen Foundation.
The Munchmuseet at the Frankfurt Book Fair
Munchmuseet is at the Frankfurt Book Fair, and meet us at Arts+ in Hall 4.1, stand N66 where you can experience the Munch Machine, an art installation where Edvard Munch’s texts and images are being explored.
Facts about the new Munchmuseet
- When the new Munchmuseet opens to the public in the spring 2020, it will be one of the world's largest museums dedicated to a single artist.
- 11 exhibition halls are located throughout seven floors, and the large exhibition halls provide opportunities for new and different ways to experience art.
- The building is designed by the Spanish architecture firm Estudio Herreros.
- With its 13 floors, the building is 58 meters tall. The gross area of the building is 26 313 m2.
- Building materials used to construct the museum, in particular concrete and steel, is environmentally friendly and can be recycled.
- The building's exterior is covered in translucent, perforated aluminium.
For more information, please visit the webside of the Munchmuseet.