Are you captivated by Renaissance and early modern art? These are the best museums to visit in Scandinavia:
1Lillehammer Art Museum
LillehammerThe Lillehammer Art Museum boasts three main collections. The first collection consists of over 100 paintings from the Matisse school, donated by the museum's founder, Einar Lunde, in the 1920s. The second collection was donated by antique dealer Oscar Johannesen in 1958 and includes a wide range of 19th-century pieces. The third and most recent collection was donated by Jon Dobloug in 2008, featuring 159 paintings from the 1980s and 1990s. 2National Gallery of Denmark
CopenhagenThe National Gallery of Denmark (SMK – Statens Museum for Kunst) is the Danish national gallery, located in Copenhagen. The museum was built in 1896 and designed by the architects Vilhelm Dahlerup and Georg E.W. Miller. In 1970 the building was expanded by architect Niels Koppel and in 1998 a modern 3National Gallery
OsloThe National Gallery of Norway, situated in Oslo, is a significant part of the National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design. Since 2003, it has been a part of this larger institution, offering visitors a comprehensive look at Norwegian and international art, architecture, and design. 4Elingaard Manor
FredrikstadElingård, also known as Elingaard herregård, is a manor house and an estate situated in Fredrikstad, a city in Viken county, Norway. This historic site offers visitors a glimpse into the past, showcasing the architectural style and grandeur of the manor house. 5The Nivaagaard Collection
NivåThe Nivaagaards Malerisamling is a Danish art museum situated next to Nivågård in Nivå. It was established by Johannes Hage, a landowner and private art collector. In 1908, he transferred the collection to the public, creating a self-owned institution. 6Gothenburg Museum of Art
GothenburgThe Gothenburg Museum of Art is a leading museum of Nordic art in Gothenburg in Sweden. The museum holds a collection that includes art from the 15th century until today,with an emphasis on Nordic art. The collection of Nordic art from around 1900 is especially important. A key part of it is the lav 7Nationalmuseum
StockholmThe Nationalmuseum is located in Stockholm and is the largest art museum in Sweden. The collection of the Nationalmuseum includes old paintings and sculptures, handicrafts and drawings from the 16th century to the 20th century. The collection contains work by great artists such as Rembrandt, Rubens, 8The Archbishop's Palace Museum
TrondheimThe Archbishop's Palace, known as Erkebispegården in Norwegian, is a significant historical site located in Trondheim, Norway. It served as the residence of the Archbishop of Nidaros and the administrative center of the Norwegian archdiocese until 1537. This makes it a place of great historical significance and interest for tourists.- 9
Museene i Akershus - Linderud gård
OsloLinderud gård, located in the Bjerke district of Oslo, is a former large farm and now a part of MiA - Museene i Akershus. This historical site offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the lifestyle and architecture of the time. It's a great place for tourists interested in history and culture.