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The Museum of the Danish Resistance (Frihedsmuseet)

Churchillparken 1, Copenhagen 1263, Denmark
(+45) 3347 3921
As featured in 3 days in Copenhagen
Ranked #7 of 151 attractions in Copenhagen
4.5 of 5 stars 83 Reviews
Type: History Museums, Speciality Museums
Fee: No
Owner description: Exhibitions here chronicle the Danish people's response to the Nazi occupation from 1940 to 1945. Displays include thorough timelines and many...... more » Owner description: Exhibitions here chronicle the Danish people's response to the Nazi occupation from 1940 to 1945. Displays include thorough timelines and many visuals. The museum is open Tuesday to Sunday and offers free guided tours in English from June to August on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. Admission is free. « less
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Fresno, California
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

Easy historical tour of Denmark during WWII...my expectations was the museum would focus on the Danish protection of their Jewish citizens...it was so much more More

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New York City, New York
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

Glad it was free, but it's not a very informative museum. Other cities do better with similar subjects, and some of the exhibits were hastily put together with temporary signage. More

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Lausanne
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

I liked the chronological manner to illustrate the Danish resistance and and some very emotional letters shown here. It is a long and sad history summarized on few square meters which allows you to learn a little bit more on Danmark and Danes More

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Bangalore
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

I am a Military history buff and Denmark is a country that typically slips under the radar when reading about WW2. This museum reminds us that there was quite a lot happening in Denmark during Nazi occupation. What I found poignant were the `last letters', written by members of the Danish resistance, before being shot. It is a small and... More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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30 reviews 30 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

When I went I had a very passionate guide who made this a very interesting trip out. More

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Barton Upon Humber
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

Very informative and some good exhibits for a free museum. More

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Sydney
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

This small Museum is located between the walk around the Little Mermaid and the Amalienborg Palace areas and is well worth a visit of 30-60 minutes. You can tell it by the historic armoured car out the front - a modified truck used by the resistance members against the invaders of the 2nd World War. This war caused some division... More

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Liverpool, NY
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27 reviews 27 reviews
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38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012
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This museum includes nice informational displays on the Danish resistance. It is relatively small and free. Young children would not appreciate it though. More

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Nicosia, Cyprus
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012
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I happened to actually run over the museum of the Danish Resistance and was glad to visit it. There is no entrance fee and you can make your way through it, watching the very interesting exhibits and informative signs placed next to each item, offering you a largely unknown piece of history. The only think missing (and would be very... More

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London, United Kingdom
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

small but really well done and well worth a visits More

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