Art Galleries

Norway has an interesting and very varied art scene, and although Oslo and Bergen are the hubs for Norwegian art, there are many great galleries scattered throughout the country. It’s also home to one of the world’s most famous paintings, The Scream by Edvard Munch, which has inspired artists across the world. 
Nasjonalgalleriet
No guide to Norway’s top art galleries would be complete without the National Gallery in Oslo, where you’ll also find many other great art galleries. The National Gallery houses Norway’s largest public collection of paintings, drawings and sculptures. It gives a great insight into Norwegian art history and houses one version of Munch’s The Scream (full disclosure: he made a few different versions; you’ll find another at the Munch Museum). You can try out your own art skills in the drawing room, where sketchpads are ready. The museum is free on Thursdays, so there is no excuse not to go.
Nordnorsk Kunstmuseum
Northern Norway’s Art Museum in Tromsø presents Norwegian and international art from the 17th century to the present day and focuses on the art of northern Norway. There are over 2,100 pieces in the permanent collection and there is always a thought-provoking new exhibition to explore. The museum will give you a unique insight into the people and culture of northern Norway.
KODE Art Museums
KODE actually combines seven museum buildings and five museums to create one of Scandinavia’s largest museums for art, historical objects and concerts. Four of the buildings are in Bergen city centre and are named KODE 1, 2, 3 and 4; the last three are based in the former homes of the composers Ole Bull, Harald Sæverud and Edvard Grieg. Altogether the museum has almost 50,000 varied objects including paintings, sculptures, installations, videos, musical instruments, furniture and works of fine art and des
Stavanger Art Museum
The Stavanger Art Museum today houses more than 2,600 pieces of art, but it had humble beginnings. The collection was created in 1865 by Stavanger’s local art society, with the aim of establishing an art collection and igniting a love of art in people. Today, the museum houses Norway’s largest Lars Hertervig collection and an increasing number of paintings by Kitty Kielland, the daughter of Jens Z Kielland, the first chairman of the original art society. The works of art and the building itself are both magnificent and definitely worth spending an afternoon on.
Galleri F 15
The first gallery of its kind in Norway, Galleri F 15 in Moss has been at the forefront of contemporary art since its opening in 1966. The gallery aims to show the work that contemporary artists are doing in order to try to explain the world we live in. The gallery focuses on young artists who have chosen painting as their medium and has an equal balance between Norwegian and international work. There is truly something for everyone to enjoy in this gallery