Norwegian Museum of Contemporary Art, Oslo

Name: Norwegian Museum of Contemporary Art
Address: Bankplassen 4, Oslo, 0151, Norway
Telephone: +47 21 98 20 00

#121 among attractions in Oslo

Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum

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Facts and practical information

The Norwegian Museum of Contemporary Art is a museum in Oslo, Norway. Since 2003, it is administratively a part of the National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design. ()

Coordinates: 59°54'31"N, 10°44'28"E

Address

Bankplassen 4St Hanshaugen (Sentrum)Oslo 0151 Norway

Contact

+47 21 98 20 00

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Day trips

Norwegian Museum of Contemporary Art – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Egertorget, Akershus Fortress, City Hall, Norway's Resistance Museum.

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Shopping district, Shopping
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Akershus Fortress, Oslo
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~1870 ftNW
1950s building hosting Nobel Peace Prize
City Hall, Oslo
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~1010 ftW
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Park
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~1740 ftNW
Square
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Shopping, Shopping centre, Department store
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Norwegian Museum of Contemporary Art open?

Norwegian Museum of Contemporary Art is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 11 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 5 pm
Thursday 11 am - 7 pm
Friday 11 am - 5 pm
Saturday 12 pm - 5 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Norwegian Museum of Contemporary Art?

Nearby attractions include Bankplassen, Oslo (1 min walk), Christiania Theatre, Oslo (1 min walk), The National Museum – Architecture, Oslo (1 min walk), The Mini Bottle Gallery, Oslo (3 min walk).

How to get to Norwegian Museum of Contemporary Art by public transport?

The nearest stations to Norwegian Museum of Contemporary Art:

Tram

Ovre Slottsgate (6 min walk)
Dronningens gate (7 min walk)

Ferry

Salt brygge • Lines: B9 (7 min walk)
Rådhusbryggen • Lines: B9 (10 min walk)

Metro

Stortinget (10 min walk)
Jernbanetorget (12 min walk)

Train

Oslo Central Station (12 min walk)
National Theatre (17 min walk)

Bus

Oslo Bus Terminal (18 min walk)