This Autumn at MUNCH

We feel the pulse of Edvard Munch in Lifeblood – an exhibition tracing the artist’s life from birth to death, through illness and recovery, in a time when both art and medicine were undergoing radical transformation. At the same time, our senses are sharpened by Lawrence Abu Hamdan, who – in a work resembling a video game –lets us hear how 250-metre wind turbines affect a local community.

Later this autumn, discover the master Ludvig Karsten, often referred to as Munch’s artistic relative, offering fresh perspectives on Norwegian modernism. Toward the end of the year, we also open the second edition of the MUNCH Triennale, featuring over 20 artists exploring the spaces between reality and virtuality.

See also: Full list of the events linked to Lifeblood

Take A unique journey through the art of Edvard Munch

At MUNCH you can always experience the Edvard Munch's diverse artistic career in our ongoing collection exhibitions. Here you can discover unknown gems and get close to world-famous masterpieces such as The Scream, The Sun and Madonna. In addition, you can explore Munch's world in an interactive exhibition about his life and work.

With its iconic status and clear symbolism, there is little doubt that The Scream is a highlight for many visitors. You’ll find three versions at MUNCH - a painting, a drawing and a print. One of these is always on display, while the other two rest in the dark in the meantime. All versions of the motif are made on cardboard or paper, which makes them much more fragile than oil paintings on canvas. By protecting them and limiting the time they are exposed to light, the museum ensures that future generations also can enjoy and marvel of Munch's powerful motif.

Prepare your visit with the story behind The Scream

In the Monumental exhibition you can experience The Sun and Edvard Munch's largest paintings, which measure up to 50 square meters and are so large they had to be hoisted through a hole in the museum wall. In this specially built double-height gallery, you will also find a discovery table where you will be able to explore natural materials and discover more about the processes linked to Munch’s monumental paintings.

See Munch's own paintbrushes ... and Say hi to the little mouse at Ekely

Did you know that Munch bequeathed all his assets - including furniture, clothes and painting equipment - when the Municipality of Oslo inherited the collection? We have objects on display that’s never been exhibited before, and have also made a model of Ekely, Munch's home for the last 30 years of his life. Here you can touch, test and explore everything you see. In this exhibition there also lives a little mouse with his very own life. As you follow the small tracks in the exhibition, you’ll find mouse holes in furniture, boxes and stairs, and discover scenes with "Herr Storm" in the lead role.

Read more: 5 tips for visiting with kids

Explore our pioneering live programme

MUNCH's ambitious live programme offers a range of new productions by ground-breaking artists, performers and composers. There will be unique concert experiences and talks, as well as an performance by Lawrence Abu Hamdan. In addition we will continue with Jazz at MUNCH, a critically acclaimed concert series with roots going back to the 1960s. 

Live programme and tickets here

BECOME PART OF THE COMMUNITY

This autumn, MUNCH's Youth Collective will explore themes inspired by the MUNCH Triennale, continuing to strengthen the sense of community. Through a dynamic, curated programme, we will delve into the spaces between the real and the virtual, and explore the tension between dystopia and hope for the future. We invite everyone to reflect, create, and explore both the past and the future.

See this autumn’s programme here.

Eat and drink in spectacular surroundings

Our café in the lobby offers delicious food and a casual atmosphere, and is perfect both for a break during your visit, or as a destination in itself. We serve baked goods, great coffee and hot dishes for both lunch and dinner. If you are looking for a slightly more stately setting,  treat yourself with a lunch or dinner made by Michelin-chefs at our fine dining restaurant on floor 12, or have a drink at our rooftop bar while enjoying our fantastic view of the Oslo fjord.

Read more about our cafe, restaurant and bar

Meet the mother

From the outdoor cafe terrace, you look straight at the nine-metre high bronze sculpture The Mother, created by the well-known British artist Tracey Emin. The sculpture depicts a large, kneeling figure carefully holding something we cannot see. It is located on Inger Munch's wharf, in the middle of a beautiful flower meadow from seeds collected in the inner Oslofjord. Around the flower meadow, there are great opportunities for enjoying the autumn sun, or just taking a stroll.

Take a walk by the fjord

MUNCH is located in Bjørvika, one of Europe's coolest neighbourhoods. With coffee shops, bars, restaurants, saunas and stores you can spend your whole day here. Enjoy a  break on the pier edge while the children play at the large playground at the  award-nominated Stasjonsalmenningen.