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Norway’s Resistance Museum
Five years of occupation
Norway’s Second World War, 1940–1945, told in a 17th-century building at Akershus Fortress.
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About Norway’s Resistance Museum
Norges Hjemmefrontmuseum, at Akershus Fortress, recreates the five years of occupation, 1940–1945, with photographs, documents, posters, models, original newspapers and recordings. It stands in a 17th-century building beside the memorial to Norwegian patriots executed during the war. Open daily 10am–4pm until 30 April 2027, VisitOSLO records.
Our take
- Second World War
- At the fortress
- Address
- Akershus festning, 0015 Oslo
Akershus Fortress, Oslo - Phone
- +47 23 09 31 38
- Website
- forsvarshistoriskmuseum.no
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Norway’s Resistance Museum before you go.
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