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‘New’ Viking treasures on display

While Norwegians and tourists alike wait for Norway's new Viking ships museum to open in 2027, an alternative exhibition opened this summer. Even though...

Viking ships ‘sail’ into new museum

Norway's historic and precious Viking ships began a final voyage of sorts this week. The 1,200-year-old vessels are slowly and carefully being moved from...

Drama grips Norway’s National Theater

NEWS ANALYSIS: Norway is widely viewed as one of the wealthiest countries in the world, yet its leaders often neglect national treasures. It took...

Flood temporarily closes Kistefos Museum

Among the many affected by massive flooding in Southern Norway this weekend is the internationally acclaimed Kistefos art museum and outdoor sculpture park in...

High electricity bills may close museums

Fully two-thirds of Norway's museums are struggling with electricity bills that are so high they may need to close during part of the winter....

Storm blows around art banished to the new National Museum’s cellar

Norwegian artist Christian Krohg's large and iconic painting of Leif Erikson discovering America used to dominate the gracious entrance of Norway's old National Gallery...

Anti-oil activists failed to vandalize Munch’s ‘Scream’

Three young women from Finland, Denmark and Germany were arrested in Oslo Friday after they tried to glue their hands to the frame of...

Viking ships survived budget cuts

Norway's controversial government minister in charge of higher education and research wanted to slash the budget for the new museum planned to house the...

Royal ‘WOW!’ for new National Museum

Years of political quarrelling over location and cost were set aside during the weekend when Queen Sonja officially opened Norway's new National Museum for...

New leader for the new MUNCH

Few were surprised when Tone Hansen was chosen earlier this month to be the new director of Oslo's still-new Munch Museum (MUNCH). She's been...
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