The Munch Museum in Oslo: An Architectural and Cultural Gem
Shortly before his death, world-famous, Norwegian painter Edvard Munch willed all his works still in his possession to his hometown, Oslo. To honor this incredible gift, the original Munch Museum opened in 1963 with a unique collection of approximately 1’100 paintings, 4’500 drawings and 18’000 prints. On 22nd October 2021, the brand-new Munch Museum, now just called MUNCH, opened its doors to the world.