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Norway's Resistance Museum (Norges Hjemmefront Museum)

Bygning 21 | Festning, Oslo 0015 , Norway
47 23 09 32 80
Ranked #10 of 98 attractions in Oslo
4.5 of 5 stars 50 Reviews
Type: History Museums, Military Museums
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Washington DC
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61 reviews 61 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

This museum is worth the trip. Very thoughtfully lays out Norway's experience under Hitler's occupation and brave men and woman who were part of the resistance movement.

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Naples, Maine
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55 reviews 55 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

well done however with the caveat that I speak and read Norwegian. despite going to school in Norway I learned a lot more from the museum than I did from any books. a transparent presentation that seeks to show actual events without embellishment. If you've any interest in history this is a must, if you can plan and call ahead... More

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Melbourne
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012
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This is an interesting museum with many interactive exhibits . Unfortunately much of it is in Norwegian although brief English descriptions are included. Interesting history which is little known I suspect, listing the trials of the people during occupation and the efforts of the English supported resistance who risked their lives on a daily basis

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Oslo, Norway
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40 reviews 40 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

Take a closer look at the norwegian resistance during WW 2. Fantastic photos and documents. Maybe a little to small with narrow aisles. 1700 building.

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Barcelona
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012
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well documented review of norwegian activities during the occupation by the nazis. The human resources of the museum are also very efficient and give good service

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Oslo, Norway
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

Partially hidden in akershus festning (it's central, near the fjord) is this great little museum.

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Lund, Sweden
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012
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Fantastic museum, plan to spend some time there if you really want to appreciate it, its a small house on the outside but it goes underground too, well worth it.

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A much maligned town, UK
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012
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This traditional style museum cannot help transporting you back in the dark years of the 1940s and the bravery of countless Norwegians in subversive activity to maintain the nation. Of course it helps that the museum is actually located in what was an enemy headquarters. Its power of immediacy is so strong that you can't help be fascinated despite the... More

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Oslo, Norway
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9 reviews 9 reviews
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

Vast of time! Why not go to the Munch museum in stead!

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See 8 more reviews by TrygveEngebraaten for Oslo
Orlando, FL
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012
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This was a wonderfully laid out museum in Oslo. Very educational as I had never known that Norway was occupied by Nazi Germany during the war. Lots of read about and see in both English and Norwegian. Well worth the admission. It takes about 45 minutes to see everything. Easy to navigate and walk through. I highly recommend seeing it... More

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