MUNCH

MUNCH is an art museum in Bjørvika featuring 13 floors stacked vertically to create a striking profile on the Oslo skyline. The building houses exhibition spaces, research facilities, a café, and a bookstore distributed across these levels.

The museum emerged from lengthy debates in Oslo City Council, receiving final approval in 2014 despite opposition from several political parties. The extended discussion reflected the significance of this decision for the city.

The museum displays works by Edvard Munch alongside rotating contemporary art, creating a space where visitors can see how his paintings interact with modern artistic voices. The collections invite people to explore connections between past and present.

The museum is accessible via multiple transport options as it sits in Bjørvika's central harbor development area. Visitors should plan time to explore multiple floors since the collection is spread across many levels.

The building rests on a foundation made of sawdust and shell remains, an unexpected material for a modern art museum. This choice connects the harbor's industrial past with the new cultural structure.

Location: Oslo Municipality

Inception: 2020

Architects: Juan Herreros, estudio Herreros

Official opening: October 22, 2021

Floors above the ground: 13

Height: 57.4 m

Address: Edvard Munchs Plass 1

Phone: +4723493500

Website: https://munchmuseet.no/en

GPS coordinates: 59.90575,10.75519

Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:03