Museums
Get to know our four museums and three composers' homes
Lysverket has been home to works from our collection dating from the 15th to the 20th century, in addition to our collection of international modernism.
The building from 1938 is currently scheduled for refurbishment and will until then have selected temporary exhibitions at display. From 11 April - 16 August the major group exhibiton ART.HAND.WORK will be at display in Lysverket.
September 15–May 18 Wednesday–Friday: 11:00–18:00 Saturday and Sunday: 11:00–16:00 May 19 – September 14 Tuesday – Friday: 10:00–18:00 Saturday and Sunday: 10:00–16:00 The museum is closed January 1, May 1, May 17, December 24 and 25, and December 31.
This little jewel of a building from 1924 has its name from the collection assembled by businessman Rasmus Meyer. Across two floors, you wander through the golden age of Norwegian art history, from 1880 to 1905 and then on to 1920. You also find the world’s third largest Edvard Munch collection here.
May 19 – September 14 Tuesday – Friday: 10:00–18:00 Saturday and Sunday: 10:00–16:00 September 15 – May 18 Wednesday – Friday: 11:00–18:00 Saturday and Sunday: 11:00–16:00 The museum is closed January 1, May 1, May 17, December 24 and 25, and December 31.
Stenersen is the most recent of our four art museums, built in 1978. The museum got its name from collector and financier Rolf Stenersen. The first floor of the building shows temporary exhibitions, while on the ground floor you can have a look around Kode’s own bookshop.
May 19 – September 14 Tuesday – Friday: 10:00–18:00 Saturday and Sunday: 10:00–16:00 September 15 – May 18 Wednesday – Friday: 11:00–18:00 Saturday and Sunday: 11:00–16:00 The museum is closed January 1, May 1, May 17, December 24 and 25, and December 31.
Permanenten is a monumental Neo-renaissance building designed by architect Henry Bertram Bucher.
May 19 – September 14 Tuesday – Friday: 10:00–18:00 Saturday and Sunday: 10:00–16:00 September 15 – May 18 Wednesday – Friday: 11:00–18:00 Saturday and Sunday: 11:00–16:00 The museum is closed January 1, May 1, May 17, December 24 and 25, and December 31.
Troldhaugen was the home of Norway's greatest composer Edvard Grieg and his wife Nina Grieg. The museum consists of the villa from 1885, the historic garden with the composer’s hut and the couple’s gravesite, in addition to the museum building itself. This is also the site for the beautiful Troldsalen where more than 400 concerts are performed every year, including daily lunch concerts during the summer season.
May 2 – September 13*: Tuesday – Sunday: 11:00 (10:00) – 16:00* *Closed May 5, May 12, and May 17. Open from 10:00 from May 19. Museum and café open. Outdoor guided tours and daily concerts from June 9. The villa is closed for renovation. September 14 – May 1: The park area is open at all times. The museum and café are open only on days with events or concerts.
Siljustøl was the home of composer Harald Sæverud and his wife Marie Hvoslef. The museum was built in 1939, and in Sæverud’s study you will find his personal belongings and grand piano just as he left them when he died in 1992. Concerts are held in the hall at Siljustøl throughout the year.
September 14 – June 13: The house is open during selected concerts. The outdoor area is open all year and can be enjoyed at any time. June 14 – September 13 Open Sundays 10:00 to 16:00, and at special events. The outdoor area remains open year-round for visitors to explore.
Lysøen was the summer villa of composer and violinist Ole Bull and his family. The museum was built in 1872 and houses a collection of Ole Bull’s belongings and furniture. Lysøen offers wonderful nature experiences for the whole family, with boat connections between Lysøen and Buena pier in the summer season.
Note: There will be no boat service in 2026. The villa is closed for renovation. You may visit Lysøen island with your own boat.
The villa is closed for refurbishing, but the island is always open and accessible if you have your own boat. Due to the refurbishing project, there will be no museum boat service from Buena to Lysøen in 2026.