THE COLLECTION

– favorites and surprises

In our permanent art collection we take you through Nordic art history, focusing on periods such as National Romanticism, mood painting, post-war art, and contemporary art.

Our permanent collection is a unique treasure, the foundation of the museum. t consists of a broad selection of Norwegian and Nordic art from the 19th century to the present day. Parts of the collection can be seen as a canon of Norwegian art history, while also offering many diverse stories and surprises. The exhibition highlights themes such as nature, abstraction, art in Lillehammer, the human face, and photography. Additionally, it includes several new works by Norwegian contemporary artists.

In the collection exhibition, you can experience art by renowned artists such as Johan Christian Dahl, Frits Thaulow, Harriet Backer, Carl Larsson, Edvard Munch, Henrik Sørensen, Helene Schjerfbeck, Jakob Weidemann, Anna-Eva Bergman, Mette Tronvoll, Matias Faldbakken, among others.

Here you’ll find many audience favorites, as well as recent acquisitions, including sound art that invites new sensory experiences. Be surprised and discover your favorite pieces!

From November 11 to December 8, the COLLECTION will be closed for upgrades. During this period, only the FRAMED exhibition will be available.