Munch Museum

The Munch Museum, opened in Oslo in 1963, presents a collection of works by Norwegian artist and graphic artist Edward Munch. Currently, the exhibition includes about 1,100 paintings, 4,500 drawings, 18,000 graphic files. There are also several personal belongings of the artist, including those that he bequeathed to the city after his death.

The museum exposition is based on a huge collection of Munch’s graphic and artistic works and his written archive. The artist himself bequeathed these priceless exhibits to the city. Researchers say the master never threw anything away. Over the years, in addition to works of art, a huge number of papers, notes and documents have accumulated.

The first exhibition of works by Edvard Munch took place after the end of World War II. A collection of the best works was exhibited at the National Gallery in Oslo. City officials are announcing a competition for the best project for the Munch Museum. Finally, in 1960, the construction of the museum building, designed by Gunnar Fogner and Elnar Mikelbast, began. The date of completion of the work was timed to the centenary of the artist.

Currently, the Munch Museum is not only engaged in daily exhibition work, but also is a scientific center for the study of the work of Edvard Munch, which makes it the largest cultural center in Norway. The museum also arranges concerts and movie screenings within its walls.