MUNCH Museum Oslo Tickets: Prices, Hours and Free Entry

MUNCH in Bjørvika currently charges NOK 220 for adults, NOK 100 for visitors under 25, and nothing for children aged 0–17. The free evening is the first Wednesday of the month from 18:00 to 21:00, except in July, August and September. If you have a fixed Oslo itinerary, choose a timed ticket in advance rather than planning around an ordinary Wednesday.

Plan your visit at a glance

These details were checked against MUNCH's own pages on 3 October 2026. Prices, hours and exhibitions can change. The museum's ticket link is the right place to check current availability; the table is a planning snapshot.

Which MUNCH ticket should you choose?

For a short stay with a fixed museum slot, use the official MUNCH ticket route and select the admission category that applies to each person. MUNCH asks visitors to obtain timed entrance tickets in advance. Its current visitor page distinguishes adults, under-25 visitors and children aged 0–17; it does not describe a separate student price in that summary. Bring any documentation the ticket checkout requests for a reduced category.

The free evening is useful if your dates and plans are flexible. It is not a weekly Wednesday offer: MUNCH currently says first Wednesday only, 18:00–21:00, with July, August and September excluded. The museum says to collect a drop-in ticket at the museum for this offer. Check its live page before travelling, especially around holidays or special events. If you need a guaranteed time or a longer visit, a normal timed ticket is the simpler choice.

MUNCH's normal hours are 10:00–18:00 Sunday through Tuesday and 10:00–21:00 Wednesday through Saturday. Its opening-hours page lists exceptions, so verify your exact day. The café, bar and restaurant have their own schedules; do not assume museum closing time is their last service time.

How to see The Scream

Go to Edvard Munch Infinite on floor 4. According to MUNCH's explanation of The Scream display, one version is always visible: a painting, drawing or print. The works rotate during the day because light damages their paper and cardboard supports. A ticket therefore lets you see a version of the motif, but it does not promise a particular version at a particular time.

If seeing all three displayed versions matters to you, leave room in your day to return to the gallery. MUNCH does not promise that a brief visit will include all three. The museum also has other collection and temporary exhibitions; check what is on for your date rather than planning around a past exhibition.

Getting there and managing your time

MUNCH says it is about a 10-minute walk from Oslo Central Station, at Edvard Munchs plass 1. Bjørvika is the closest tram and bus stop; use the Ruter journey planner for the service from your actual starting point. There is no parking directly outside the museum. This central location makes it easy to combine a visit with the nearby Opera House roof, provided that site's access conditions suit your day.

Start with the timed entry and floor 4 if The Scream is your main reason for visiting. Then choose another collection floor or a temporary exhibition that interests you. For a broader art day, compare the other options in our Oslo museums guide. If you have only one day in the city, our one-day Oslo itinerary helps you decide how much time to give Bjørvika.

MUNCH's visitor guidance says the lobby has lockers sized for hand luggage, up to 55 × 40 × 23 cm. Backpacks, trolley cases and hiking carriers cannot enter the exhibition halls, and the museum cannot store larger luggage. Photography is allowed without flash. Visitors who need step-free access can use the museum's linked accessibility information before visiting. If you are carrying a large suitcase from the station, arrange storage elsewhere first.

A local visit, and what has changed

In Mer av Oslo's November 2021 visit, Ellen Hellebust described a museum that felt generous but almost overwhelming in one visit. Her team spent about two hours there and came away wanting more time with the collection. That is a useful way to set expectations: a short visit can cover The Scream and selected rooms, while a deeper look needs a more open schedule. Their descriptions of a then-current Tracey Emin exhibition and the museum's early food venues are historical observations, not current programme advice.

Two visitors looking through a high window toward the Oslo waterfront from inside MUNCH in 2021. Photo: Ellen Hellebust / Mer av Oslo. View photographed in 2021; the scene outside may have changed.

The photograph at the top also comes from that 2021 visit. It shows the MUNCH building and its Bjørvika setting, while the admission details in this guide come from MUNCH's current visitor information.

Frequently asked questions

How much are MUNCH museum tickets?

MUNCH currently lists adult admission at NOK 220, admission for visitors under 25 at NOK 100, and free entry for children aged 0–17. Check the official visitor page for the price on your visit date.

Is MUNCH free every Wednesday?

No. The museum's current offer is for the first Wednesday of each month, 18:00–21:00, excluding July, August and September. It is drop-in, with tickets collected at the museum.

Can I see The Scream at MUNCH?

Yes. MUNCH says one version is always displayed in Edvard Munch Infinite on floor 4. A painting, a drawing and a print rotate during the day to limit light exposure, so a specific version is not guaranteed at your arrival time.

Do I need to book MUNCH tickets in advance?

MUNCH asks visitors to get timed entrance tickets in advance. The free first-Wednesday evening is a separate drop-in offer; check the official visitor page before travelling.