National Gallery, Art museum in Oslo, Norway
The National Gallery houses Norway's largest collection of Norwegian and international art spanning multiple centuries and artistic movements. The displays feature paintings ranging from romantic landscapes to modern works, organized to show how styles evolved over time.
The gallery was founded in 1842 through a parliamentary decision and initially operated from the Royal Palace. In 1882, it moved to its own building, which served as its home for over a century.
The galleries display works by Norwegian painters like Johan Christian Dahl and Erik Werenskiold alongside European masters such as El Greco and Claude Monet. Walking through the rooms, you see how different artistic styles and traditions shaped what people valued and celebrated across different regions.
The museum is centrally located in Oslo and easily accessible by public transport. Plan to spend two to three hours exploring the main collections, and check current opening hours before your visit.
The museum relocated in 2022 to a new building in the Fjordbyen development, leaving its historic 1882 home. The modern design creates fresh gallery spaces while connecting the collection to Oslo's waterfront area in a new way.
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