Nasjonalgalleriet is a national museum in Oslo and houses the first version of Edvard Munch’s The Scream from 1893. It was a 21-minute walk from our hotel, or you can take a tram towards Aker Brygge, with a stop conveniently located in front of the museum. The Nobel Peace Prize Museum is also nearby.
Before departing for Norway, I emailed Nasjonalgalleriet to inquire about tickets for visitors with disabilities. They offer free tickets for carers, provided proof of disability is shown.
When Ms. C was diagnosed as Severely Sight Impaired (SSI), Birmingham issued her a disability card. This card grants benefits such as a Blue Badge, train passes, and more without needing a doctor’s letter. However, some organizations still require additional documentation.
Last December, the museum offered half-price entry, reducing the cost from 200 NOK to 100 NOK for adults. Since Ms. C is under 16, her entry was free, as was mine as her carer. The museum also provides a free app that visitors can use to navigate exhibits and access audio tours. The app allows users to explore current exhibitions, find specific artworks, and access membership features.
The museum spans three levels and contains over 90 rooms, accessible via lifts or stairs. More than 6,500 artworks from the collection are displayed. The first level features a collection of designs and crafts from antiquity to the present, including interactive displays with Braille for children to explore and learn.
The second level showcases contemporary art and iconic works, including The Scream by Edvard Munch, as well as pieces by Pablo Picasso, Vincent van Gogh, and others.
On the third level, the Light Hall offers a bright, unique space for temporary exhibitions.
The museum is within walking distance of Akershus Festning and a stretch of seafood restaurants along the waterfront at Aker Brygge. Due to icy conditions, my mother and Ms. C found it difficult to walk to Akershus Festning as the path was quite steep. I managed to climb partway up the hill to take some photos but didn’t proceed to the top.
We had dinner at Lofoten Restaurant (along the waterfront at Aker Brygge), but as it was near their closing period (two weeks before December 22, 2024), their seafood selection was limited. Despite the disappointment, we enjoyed seafood soup, lobster, and shrimp.
