The new National Museum opened to the public in Oslo, Norway on June 11, 2022. It has a total area of 54,600 square meters, with 13,000 square meters of exhibition space. This largest art museum in the Nordic countries will present old and modern art, architecture, and design and houses the entirety of the collections from the previous museums adding up to 100,000 items.
The new National Museum is officially known as the National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design, is a merger of four museums: the National Gallery, the Museum of Art and Design, the Museum of Architecture and the Museum of Contemporary Art. In the new museum, viewers can enjoy the museum's world-renowned collection from medieval tapestries to Chinese imperial porcelain, from Dutch and Flemish landscape and still life paintings of the 17th centuries to fashion through the ages and the unique Norwegian glass cups of the 19th century, and from Munch’s “The Scream” to the latest in contemporary design, arts and crafts.
The Light Hall on the top floor marks the most characteristic landscape in the museum, presenting a muted, semi-transparent visual effect similar to alabaster. It is used for the museum’s temporary exhibitions, with an area of 2,400 square meters. The ceiling height of approximately seven meters allows it to accommodate works of all sizes. The very first exhibition in the Light Hall is I Call It Art presenting contemporary art in Norway.
The museum plaza in front of the main entrance is a vibrant urban space and meeting arena with an outdoor restaurant, seating and events. From the roof terrace, visitors can enjoy stunning views of the city hall square, Aker Brygge and the fjord.
Source: Xinhua Net
Photo Source: Nasjonalmuseet / Frode Larsen