Oslo approves Munch Museum relocation to waterfront site designed by Herreros Arquitectos
Oslo's city government has granted final approval for the Munch Museum to relocate to a new waterfront location in Bjørvika, the city's harbor area. The project, which began in 2008, had been stalled due to concerns about construction costs but can now resume development. Designed by Herreros Arquitectos, the new museum is estimated to cost €290 million and is scheduled to open in 2020. The long-awaited decision follows years of deliberation over the museum's future site and funding.
Key facts
- Oslo's city government gave final approval for the Munch Museum relocation
- The new museum will be located in Bjørvika, Oslo's harbor area
- The building is designed by Herreros Arquitectos
- Construction is estimated to cost €290 million
- The museum is scheduled to open in 2020
- The project began in 2008
- The approval process was stalled due to cost concerns
- The decision allows the project to resume development
Entities
Institutions
- Munch Museum
- Herreros Arquitectos
- The Art Newspaper
Locations
- Oslo
- Norway
- Bjørvika