MUNCH building
Oslo Municipality
museum building in Oslo
Contents
10 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the vibrant waterfront district of Bjorvika in Oslo. Before we cross the threshold into the museum, let us take a moment to analyze the staggering architectural presence that stands before us. …
Listen in the app2The Foyer, Museum Store, and Munch Deli
Stepping through the main entrance, we find ourselves in the expansive and brightly lit foyer of the MUNCH building. The transition from the stark, gray exterior to this warm, bustling interior is immediate and intentional. …
Listen in the app3The Research Library and the Architect's Transparency
As we ascend through the lower levels of the building, we encounter one of the most innovative and philosophically profound architectural choices made by Studio Herreros. You will notice that many of the staff areas, offices, and…
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Continuing our vertical exploration, we arrive at the domain of the museum's conservation department. While we touched upon the visibility of the research staff previously, the work performed by the conservators requires a highly…
Listen in the app5Edvard Munch Infinite: The Permanent Exhibition
We now step into the expansive galleries that house the permanent exhibition known as 'Edvard Munch Infinite'. This space is the conceptual core of the museum, where visitors are invited to deeply experience some of his most…
Listen in the app6The Chamber of The Scream
Within the larger 'Edvard Munch Infinite' exhibition, we arrive at a specially designed, carefully controlled section dedicated to a single, world-altering motif. Here, you will encounter 'The Scream'. …
Listen in the app7The Sixth Floor: Monumental Space and The Sun
As the elevator doors part on the sixth floor, you are immediately struck by a radical shift in architectural scale. We have entered a dedicated, magnificent double-height space designed specifically to accommodate some of the…
Listen in the app8Bistro Tolvte: Culinary Arts and Architectural Views
Riding the glass elevator high above the exhibition floors, we arrive at the twelfth level of the tower. We have transitioned from the quiet reverence of the art galleries into a space dedicated to sophisticated culinary arts and…
Listen in the app9Kranen Cocktail Bar and The Summit
We have finally reached the apex of our vertical journey: the thirteenth floor. You are now standing at the very top of the sixty-meter tower, surrounded by the vibrant energy of the cocktail bar known as Kranen. …
Listen in the app10Closing
As our time at the summit draws to a close, and you prepare to ride the glass elevator back down to the ground floor, let us take a moment to reflect on the profound journey we have just undertaken. We have physically ascended…
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What is MUNCH building?
MUNCH building is a place in Oslo Municipality with 10 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Oslo Municipality |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 10 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 59.9057, 10.7552 |
| Last updated |
