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MUNCH: free entry days, tickets & hours
Independent guide, not the official MUNCH website. Official links are under Sources.
MUNCH is next free on Wednesday, 4 November 2026 (in 11 days).
- Free entry first Wednesday of the month, 18:00-21:00 (not Jul-Sep).
- Also free: children and teens 0-17; companions of disabled visitors.
- Otherwise: adult — kr 220.
Calendar
Free days at MUNCH
- WED4NOVWednesday, 4 November 2026 · in 11 days · 18:00–21:00
- WED2DECWednesday, 2 December 2026 · in 6 weeks · 18:00–21:00
- WED6JANWednesday, 6 January 2027 · in 2 months · 18:00–21:00
- WED3FEBWednesday, 3 February 2027 · in 3 months · 18:00–21:00
- WED3MARWednesday, 3 March 2027 · in 4 months · 18:00–21:00
- WED7APRWednesday, 7 April 2027 · in 6 months · 18:00–21:00
9 free days for everyone in the next 12 months. Closures and public holidays are already taken out. Group-only days need proof of eligibility.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Next free first-Wednesday evenings: 4 November and 2 December 2026, 18:00-21:00 (drop-in).
- Backpacks and bags over 40x35x10 cm must go in the lobby lockers.
- A version of The Scream is always on display.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free forFree for children and teens 0-17 | under-18s | Timed entrance ticket still needed; book online or ask at the desk. | No |
| Free hoursFree entry first Wednesday of the month, 18:00-21:00 (not Jul-Sep) · 18:00–21:00 | everyone | Does not apply in July, August and September. Drop-in: collect your ticket at the museum. | No |
| Free with passFree with the Oslo Pass | oslo pass holders | Oslo Pass is on the listed cards. Standard exhibition admission only, not events; capacity limits may apply. | No |
| Free forFree for companions of disabled visitors | disabled companions | — | No |
Official prices
MUNCH ticket prices
| Adult — Under 25: NOK 100. The booking page shows adults 'from 200,-' (time-slot pricing). | kr 220 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Worth timing your visit?
What a free day saves
Based on the official price (adult). Free days are busier — if your dates don't line up, a timed ticket is the trade-off.
Tickets & tours
Best-rated tickets and tours: MUNCH
Ratings and prices from the booking partners; prices may change.
Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | 10:00–18:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:00–18:00 |
| Wed | 10:00–21:00 |
| Thu | 10:00–21:00 |
| Fri | 10:00–21:00 |
| Sat | 10:00–21:00 |
| Sun | 10:00–18:00 |
Sun-Tue 10:00-18:00, Wed-Sat 10:00-21:00. 2026 exceptions: 24 and 31 Dec 10:00-14:00; 25-26 Dec 10:00-18:00.
Edvard Munchs plass 1, 0194 Oslo, Norway
Also free nearby
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Worth paying for nearby
Paid highlights within walking distance
- Opera House roofGuided tour of the Opera House (50 min, English on weekends)from kr 180 · 0.2 km
- Akershus FortressCombined ticket: Akershus Castle + Armed Forces Museum + Norway's Resistance Museum (adult)from kr 320 · 1.1 km
- Oslo City HallPrivate guided tour for a group (Mon-Fri 10:00-16:00)from kr 2,509 · 1.4 km
FAQ
MUNCH: common questions
Is MUNCH free?
MUNCH is free for everyone first Wednesday of the month, 18:00-21:00 (not Jul-Sep). Also free: children and teens 0-17; companions of disabled visitors. Otherwise the official ticket costs kr 220.
When is MUNCH free?
Free entry first Wednesday of the month, 18:00-21:00 (not Jul-Sep). The next free date is Wednesday, 4 November 2026.
Who gets free entry to MUNCH?
Under-18s — timed entrance ticket still needed; book online or ask at the desk.. Disabled companions.
How much is a ticket to MUNCH?
Adult costs kr 220 on the official site.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- munch.no/en/visit/ · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
- munch.no/en/buy-tickets/free-entry-at-munch/ · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
- munch.no/en/buy-tickets/ · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
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