After a century in operation, Kunstnernes Hus is in poor condition: the building does not meet today’s standards for sustainability and universal accessibility. The rehabilitation is estimated to cost 186 million NOK. We are glad to have received 40 million NOK from Sparebankstiftelsen DNB, as well as 7.5 million NOK from the Agency for Cultural Affairs of Oslo Municipality. We still need additional contributions from public and private supporters to secure and preserve future of the institution.

The planned rehabilitation will be carried out by the architects at Atelier Oslo, with a focus on:

• Preservation through use – securing the building for the future
• Accessibility and universal design
• Sustainable materials and processes
• General rehabilitation and improvement

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For everyone who wants to support the preservation of Kunstnernes Hus while also enjoying a range of benefits, we have introduced our exclusive Gold Membership – valid for 100 years. Click here to read more

You can also help by donating any amount, visiting our exhibitions and events or purchasing one of our editions in our shop.

Don't have a vipps? Account number 15065582845 / include a note that it is for #Husetvårt - or come by during the exhibition's opening hours and pay at the counter.

No money? No problem! Tell a politician why Kunstnernes Hus must remain. Read more about the institution

We have no time to lose! Sign the council's petition for Kunstnernes Hus

"Fears for one of the country's most iconic buildings: – It's now or never. Article in Avisa Oslo (in Norwegian) (18.11.25)

"Named Norway’s most important building – now it must be saved." 25 of the country's most renowned architects appeal for the preservation of Kunstnernes Hus. Read the full story in Dagsavisen (in Norwegian) (10.11.25)

"The neglect of Kunstnernes Hus is a stark picture of a new economic reality," writes Gaute Brochmann in Morgenbladet (in Norwegian) (05.11.25)

Kunstnernes Hus must be saved! Read the full plea in Kunstkritikk (in Norwegian) (17.10.25)

Read a statement from the house on with the planned state budget for 2026.

Sneak peek: This is what our rehabilitation could look like

"A house in decay – who's taking responsibility?", asks Mona Gjessing in Kunstavisen (in Norwegian) (01.10.25)

"Kunstnernes Hus cannot just be saved – it can be revitalized and strengthened for a new era," current and former chairmen of the house write in Aftenposten. Read the full article (in Norwegian) (14.04.25)