Here you will learn about the University’s history, and how Edvard Munch’s paintings ended up in the Aula.
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Short on time? Play smaller chapters from the guide.
Information
- Duration: 17 minutes
- Language: English (go to Norwegian version)
- Text version (.pdf)
Suggestion for use
- You listen to the guide from this website, so connect your headphones and start the journey.
- For the best experience, start in the pillared hall. We will guide you along as the narration proceeds.
- Would you like to connect to our Wi-Fi for free listening? Join the network "UiO Guest" (requires registration with a mobile number).
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Short on time?
If you don't have the time to listen to the entire guide, we provide you with a few shorter excerpts here.
1. The Aula's architecture
Here you can listen to just the story of how Norway got its own university, how the university buildings ended up on Karl Johans street and how the Aula was built for the university's centenary.
Listen to the excerpt:
Information
- Duration: 7 minutes
- Recommended start: At the entrance/pillared hall
- Text version (.pdf)
2. The art in the Aula
Here you can listen to just the stories behind each individual painting that hang in the hall.
Listen to the excerpt:
Information
- Duration: 10 minutes
- Recommended start: Inside the Aula hall
- Text version (.pdf)
When is the Aula open?
The audio guide may be used freely during the Aulas opening hours
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