National Gallery of Norway

Opened in 1837, the National Gallery of Norway (Nasjonalgalleriet) has the largest collection of paintings and sculptures in Norway. Its varied exhibitions include both classical works and numerous pieces of modern art.

The museum was initially housed in the Royal Palace in Oslo, where it remained until 1882 when a new building specially designed to display its extensive collection was opened.

The Collection

The National Gallery's collection is the largest in Norway and includes more than 4,500 paintings, nearly 1,000 sculptures and several thousand of drawings and prints.

Some of the museum's highlights include Edvard Munch's The Scream and The Madonna, although most of the Norwegian painter's works are housed in the Munch Museum.

The National Gallery also has excellent works by great international artists such as El Greco, Picasso, Van Gogh and Monet.

Worth a Visit

The National Gallery of Norway is an excellent museum that welcomes around 500,000 visitors annually. It's an interesting option depending on the amount of time you spend in the city and whether you're interested in visiting this type of museum during your visit to Oslo.