Cities
Norway Oslo Oslo Gallery

Queen Joséphine Gallery

Queen Joséphine Gallery
About

Set within the picturesque grounds of Oscarshall Palace on Oslo’s Bygdøy peninsula, the Queen Joséphine Gallery is a refined space dedicated to graphic prints and paper-based art. Named in honor of Queen Joséphine, wife of King Oscar I, the gallery was inaugurated by Queen Sonja in 2013 and reflects a royal legacy of artistic patronage. Housed in an annex near the palace’s museum shop, it draws from the Swedish Royal Family’s art collection and features works by both Norwegian and international artists. Past exhibitions have included pieces by Queen Sonja herself, alongside celebrated names like Kjell Nupen and Ørnulf Opdahl. The gallery’s serene setting, surrounded by lush gardens and overlooking the Oslofjord, enhances the contemplative experience of viewing art in a historic and natural context. Open seasonally, it offers a unique blend of cultural heritage and contemporary creativity, making it a must-visit for art lovers and those seeking a tranquil escape within Oslo’s vibrant museum landscape.

Oslo Norway
Location

The Queen Joséphine Gallery is located on the grounds of Oscarshall, the summer palace situated on the picturesque Bygdøy peninsula in Oslo. Oscarshall itself is a striking neo-Gothic castle completed in 1852 and commissioned by King Oscar I and Queen Joséphine. The gallery, named in honor of Queen Joséphine, was officially opened in 2013 by Queen Sonja and focuses mainly on graphic prints and paper-based art. It forms part of a cultural ensemble that includes the palace, secondary buildings, and expansive parklands that slope down to the fjord, offering visitors both artistic and historical experiences in a tranquil and scenic setting. Nearby, visitors can explore the beautiful Oscarshall palace and its finely crafted interiors decorated by notable Norwegian artists of the 19th century, as well as enjoy the expansive, manicured park surrounding the palace grounds. Bygdøy is also home to several other cultural attractions and museums, offering visitors a rich cultural day out just outside Oslo’s city center. The location blends royal history, art, and nature, making the Queen Joséphine Gallery and Oscarshall a unique highlight for visitors interested in Norwegian heritage and the arts.

Munch Museum Munch Museum Oslo Fram Museum Fram Museum Oslo Kon-Tiki Museum Kon-Tiki Museum Oslo Norwegian Maritime Museum Norwegian Maritime Museum Oslo Viking Planet Viking Planet Oslo National Museum Oslo National Museum Oslo Oslo Oslo City Museum Oslo City Museum Oslo The Norwegian National Theatre The Norwegian National Theatre Oslo Oslo Opera House Oslo Opera House Oslo Oslo Spektrum Oslo Spektrum Oslo Rockefeller Music Hall Rockefeller Music Hall Oslo Oslo Concert Hall Oslo Concert Hall Oslo Vestkanttorvet bric-a-brac Vestkanttorvet bric-a-brac Oslo Sunday market in Ingensgate Sunday market in Ingensgate Oslo Akershus Fortress Akershus Fortress Oslo The Royal Palace Oslo The Royal Palace Oslo Oslo National Monument Oslo National Monument Oslo Oslo Vigeland Sculpture Park Vigeland Sculpture Park Oslo Ekeberg Sculpture Park Ekeberg Sculpture Park Oslo Botanical Garden Botanical Garden Oslo The Viking Ship Museum The Viking Ship Museum Oslo Nobel Peace Center Nobel Peace Center Oslo Norwegian Folk Museum Norwegian Folk Museum Oslo Holmenkollen Ski Museum and Tower Holmenkollen Ski Museum and Tower Oslo Astrup Fearnley Museum Astrup Fearnley Museum Oslo The Resistance Museum The Resistance Museum Oslo Vigeland Museum Vigeland Museum Oslo Ekebergparken Museum Ekebergparken Museum Oslo Oscarshall Palace Oscarshall Palace Oslo Norwegian Armed Forces Museum Norwegian Armed Forces Museum Oslo Bogstad Farm Bogstad Farm Oslo Galleri Rom Galleri Rom Oslo Ibsen Museum Ibsen Museum Oslo Oslo Natural History Museum Oslo Natural History Museum Oslo Nordic Bible Museum Nordic Bible Museum Oslo Norwegian Museum of Science and Technology Norwegian Museum of Science and Technology Oslo Norwegian Pharmacy Museum Norwegian Pharmacy Museum Oslo Villa Stenersen Villa Stenersen Oslo Labour Museum Labour Museum Oslo Oslo Tramway Museum Oslo Tramway Museum Oslo The Fire Museum The Fire Museum Oslo Norwegian Telecom Museum Norwegian Telecom Museum Oslo Kunstnernes Hus Kunstnernes Hus Oslo Galleri Fineart Galleri Fineart Oslo TBS Gallery TBS Gallery Oslo Det Norske Teatret Det Norske Teatret Oslo Oslo Nye Teater Oslo Nye Teater Oslo Folketeateret Folketeateret Oslo Chat Noir Chat Noir Oslo Det Andre Teatret Det Andre Teatret Oslo Parkteatret Parkteatret Oslo

User attributes