Soo disappointing.
Torally unimpressed with the curation of the Munch collection in this brand new building.
The building is interesting, with huge spaces, just ideal. The paintings are well spaced out. Plenty of wall space. But whatever they teach Curators at Curator-School it is deffo not practical common sense.
The size of the font on the wall, giving date of painting and name, require you to get up close and personal to read ... along with everyone else!! And forget such info for the Monumental Munch paintings, they're foregone completely! No info. And in another room, the font blends into the background. Doh!
Why, oh why have the Curators persisted with such old technology, typed small fonts that wouldn't look out of place in a Museum from the 19th century??
And it is somewhat disingenuous to display in a darkened area, referencing 3 illustrations of 'The Scream' when we all know the painting is still actually shown in the National Museum...
The pretention of the Curators and Management is such they have deemed it appropriate to have only unisex toilets. No choice.
And I can understand disallowing backpacks, but having to empty the contents of your handbag into a paper carrier is excessive. Oh yes, they should have invested a bit more on the technology for the lockers, given the frequency in which they fail and security has to be called to unlock with a key.
The collection is fine. But would I revisit? A resounding No.
This museum is hugely frustrating. And very overpriced at 160 NOK for the experience. I have visited several of Oslo's brilliant museums and enjoyed a much more interesting experience, and at far better value.
The 10th floor view over the city is fab. But it will cost you.