This Sunday, the University Aula is open in collaboration with Open House Oslo Architecture Festival 2025 (in Norwegian only).
Right in the heart of Oslo city center, you can experience Edvard Munch's world-renowned works, including "The Sun" and the other 10 Aula paintings.
These paintings are displayed in the Aula as a result of a competition launched by the University of Oslo in 1909: Who should decorate the new banquet hall at the University of Oslo? After much deliberation, Edvard Munch emerged as the winner of this competition, and his winning contribution still hangs in the Aula to this day.
You can learn more about this story in this short film clip.
It's worth noting that the sketches for these paintings are displayed at the Munch Museum, while you can experience the eleven original artworks with us, completely free of charge!
The Aula hosts provide simple guided tours at 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm.
Audio guide for the University Aula
If you don't have time for a guided tour with the hosts, you can always listen to our audio guide! Through your phone, you can enhance your visit to the Aula with fascinating stories about the building and the art you see around you.