– This is an important move to be able to offer more visitors the opportunity to experience the wonderful art we have here, says Tone Hanssen, director of the Munch Museum. The museum in Bjørvika is dependent on a stable indoor climate. To put it simply: If there are too many people in the exhibition halls at once, it gets too hot. And large fluctuations in temperature and humidity can damage the works of art. – It is crucial to maintain a stable climate for the art in the museum, especially on the hottest summer days, says Hanssen. CAN DOUBLE: Tone Hansen is director of the Munch Museum, which now markets itself as the Munch Museum. Photo: Tom Balgaard / Tom Balgaard/news Missing a solution In a press release, the building’s owner Oslobygg writes that the Munch Museum has been a great success from day one. But the museum has far more visitors than it is planned for. Until today, the museum lacked a good solution to handle the excess heat. Therefore, a ceiling of 500,000 visitors has been set annually. FRAGILE ART: The works of art cannot withstand large fluctuations in temperature and humidity. Photo: Munchmuseet / Ove Kvavik Seawater for cooling Now the capacity can be doubled to 1 million. The solution came through the new Bispevika Energisentral. Hav Eiendom and Oslo S Development are behind it. It uses seawater for energy-efficient cooling and was originally intended for other construction projects in Bjørvika. Now Munch’s owner Oslobygg has also connected the museum. – We are confident that there will be good conditions for both visitors and the art, says Eli Grimsby, managing director of Oslobygg. Published 13.12.2024, at 16.23
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