National Museum of Norway opens after delays with 6,500 works and LED-lit Light Hall

This week, Oslo welcomes the National Museum of Norway after extensive delays, showcasing 6,500 pieces ranging from ancient artifacts to modern art, design, and architecture within 86 rooms. Among the notable works is Edvard Munch’s The Scream. The museum's opening features a temporary exhibition titled I Call It Art, highlighting 147 artists and collectives from Norway in the 2,400 sq metre Light Hall, an illuminated glass structure enhanced by 9,000 adjustable LED lights above the main concrete building. Established from the merger of four institutions between 2003 and 2005, the museum led to the closures of the Museum for Contemporary Art in 2017 and the National Gallery in 2019. In 2020, director Karin Hindsbo expressed regret for the delays and issues surrounding a donation from hedge fund manager Nicolai Tangen.