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Things to do in Oslo, Eastern Norway: The Best Museums
The 1000-year-old Norwegian capital sits at the head of Oslo Fjord. This stunning setting gives hints of the wild wonders that lie just beyond the city. From taking in visual delights at Vigeland Sculpture Park, the Viking Ship Museum, the Munch Museum and Holmenkollen, to the challenging content within the new Nobel Peace Centre and the Holocoust Center, Oslo offers plenty of food for thought. The Oslo Pass allows free travel on public transport, free parking and many museum and sight admissions.
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1. Kunsthall Oslo
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Kunsthall Oslo is a non-profit art space located in the Bjorvika area of central Oslo. The space presents international contemporary art with an emphasis on new commissions, and is also committed to exploring the social and historical context of contemporary art production. Kunsthall Oslo hosts the independent art bookshop and publisher Torpedo.
2. Munch Museum
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4.0 based on 2,284 reviews
Edvard Munch bequeathed a large portion of his work to the city before his death in 1940, and this museum is the result. It contains books, paintings, drawings, scuptures and letters. The Munch Museums have changing exhibitions. Please see website for updated exhibition program.
Reviewed By linam317 - Durham, United States
We chose to visit the Munch Museum because of its current exhibit - "The Swan Princess - Russian Art 1880-1910". A fabulous exhibition of paintings, sculpture, and textiles which explained and demonstrated the European-trained Russian artists who returned home and painted what they saw using Western styles and techniques - ice bergs, Russian peasants, walrus hunts, princesses, Russian fairy tale and opera settings. Gradually their styles began to go in different directions from Western art and developed personal and unique pieces. The exhibit is set up to compare/contrast some of the Russian pieces with some of Munch's similar works. A must-see exhibit for art lovers!
3. Galleri Kampen
4. Intercultural Museum
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4.0 based on 13 reviews
Intercultural Museum works to heighten the understanding of, and respect for cultural diversity. The museum collects, documents and communicates knowledge focusing on immigration history and cultural changes in Norwegian society. The museum aims to present a wide variety of visual art and cultural traditions. The exhibitions can be booked as touring exhibitions.
5. Oslo Fire Museum
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4.0 based on 8 reviews
The old fire station in Gronlandsleiret dates back to 1861, and was in ordinary use until 1978. It is now a museum run by volunteers who aim to collect and preserve the rich history of Oslo's fire department. Open on Wednesdays 11 am-2 pm or by appointment. Closed during school holidays. Norwegian name: Brannmuseet i Oslo
6. Galleri MAP
Galleri MAP is located just a few minutes walk from the metro stations at Gronland and Toyen.
7. Young Artists' Society
Contemporary art gallery run by the Young Artists' Society (UKS).
8. 0047 Oslo
0047 is an organisation for projects in and in between the fields of art and architecture, located in Gronland, one of Oslo's most exciting and multicultural districts. 0047's premises include an exhibition space, an event space for workshops, screenings and happenings, and studios and offices. Through its programme of exhibitions, artists' talks, film screenings, conferences and publications it explores vital issues in art and architecture with the intent of increasing awareness of and interest in contemporary visual culture.
9. Oslo Prosjektrom
Oslo Prosjektrom shows changing art exhibitions from in-house artists and external exhibitors.
