Nobel Peace Center
Nobel Peace Center
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11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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The Nobel Peace Center is the museum for the Nobel Peace Prize, located at the City Hall Square, right in the middle of Oslo. Visit us and experience our exhibitions, events and guided tours inspired by the ideas and work of the Nobel Peace Prize laureates.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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- Demented D5 contributionsThought-provoking tourThe Peace Centre is closed for renovation until late November 2023 so we were taken in a guided walking tour of Central Oslo by one of their experts. Helle was incredibly knowledgeable and enthusiastic about Alfred Nobel, the Peace prize and Norway’s role in its history. We loved it!Visited September 2023Travelled with familyWritten 12 September 2023
- bc24_13London, United Kingdom31 contributionsInteresting museum and exhibitsI wasn’t sure what to expect before going to the centre, and expected to be in and out in an hour, but it’s actually fascinating. I did both English language tours on offer, which were conducted by the extremely knowledgeable guide, and also spent time enjoying the exhibits. The current exhibition - Woman, Life, Freedom - is particularly impactful. Also interesting to understand the history of how the Peace Prize (and other Nobel Prizes) came to be.Visited December 2023Travelled soloWritten 27 December 2023
- AAAEurope2 contributionsGood guides and a nice museumWe really enjoyed this museum visit. Friendly people in the reception and in the shop and we got lucky with our guide Hans-Petter. Nice guy, interesting story teller and he had time for everyone. Keep up the good work, guys!Visited December 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 4 March 2024
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Jane R
16 contributions
Feb 2024 • Solo
Lovely exhibit with all the Nobel Peace Prize winners and explanation of Nobel's family history. When I was there there was an exhibit by Yoko Ono. Be ready to read the detailed information. Very informative.
Written 14 March 2024
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Europe2 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
We really enjoyed this museum visit. Friendly people in the reception and in the shop and we got lucky with our guide Hans-Petter. Nice guy, interesting story teller and he had time for everyone.
Keep up the good work, guys!
Keep up the good work, guys!
Written 4 March 2024
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rtdood
Manchester, UK225 contributions
Feb 2024 • Solo
Wasn't quite sure what to expect about this museum, but staff were friendly and welcoming as seeing as I had a valid Oslo Pass admission was free anyway. I was encouraged to use a locker for my bag and coat, before heading through and round the museum in a clockwise manner starting on the ground floor.
The museum begins with the origin and introduction to the creator of the peace prize, Alfred Nobel who wanted to do some good for humanity contrary to his work in arms munitions. From here you can explore the peace exhibition on the floor above from Yoko Ono (very contemporary in style, - not sure what I took from this part) before heading through and being able to see a room full of ipads which detail all the previous peace prize winners accomplishments from the awards inception. The last section of the museum encourages reflection by asking what we can do to encourage peace and maintain it and methods of how this can be achieved, such as listening and encouraging dialogue. Text is provided in English and Norwegian.
There is excellent use of interactives, and audio visual projections and displays throughout and I found the whole experience to be quite inspiring. Its not a massive museum, but is certainly not tiny either. I spent about an hour wondering round, but could easily have been 90 minutes. There is also a shop with quite a few good offerings of different merchandise including books in a variety of different languages, if albeit quite expensive!
The museum begins with the origin and introduction to the creator of the peace prize, Alfred Nobel who wanted to do some good for humanity contrary to his work in arms munitions. From here you can explore the peace exhibition on the floor above from Yoko Ono (very contemporary in style, - not sure what I took from this part) before heading through and being able to see a room full of ipads which detail all the previous peace prize winners accomplishments from the awards inception. The last section of the museum encourages reflection by asking what we can do to encourage peace and maintain it and methods of how this can be achieved, such as listening and encouraging dialogue. Text is provided in English and Norwegian.
There is excellent use of interactives, and audio visual projections and displays throughout and I found the whole experience to be quite inspiring. Its not a massive museum, but is certainly not tiny either. I spent about an hour wondering round, but could easily have been 90 minutes. There is also a shop with quite a few good offerings of different merchandise including books in a variety of different languages, if albeit quite expensive!
Written 29 February 2024
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701David
Fitzroy, Australia967 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
We all possess a high regard for this Award (with only a few dubious exceptions) over many decades. An award emanating from such a small nation is testament to the integrity of Norway. The presentation is informative and in parts a moving tribute to the founder and the recipients over the years. It should be a must see for parents with younger siblings. Highly recommended.
Written 30 December 2023
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bc24_13
London, UK31 contributions
Dec 2023 • Solo
I wasn’t sure what to expect before going to the centre, and expected to be in and out in an hour, but it’s actually fascinating. I did both English language tours on offer, which were conducted by the extremely knowledgeable guide, and also spent time enjoying the exhibits. The current exhibition - Woman, Life, Freedom - is particularly impactful. Also interesting to understand the history of how the Peace Prize (and other Nobel Prizes) came to be.
Written 27 December 2023
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Sandra D
Chicago, IL262 contributions
Sept 2023 • Solo
The Nobel Peace Center is currently closed for renovations but they offer a free walk called the Nobel Peace Walks. It was very well done. You meet in from of the Nobel Peace Center.
Written 13 September 2023
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Demented D
5 contributions
Sept 2023 • Family
The Peace Centre is closed for renovation until late November 2023 so we were taken in a guided walking tour of Central Oslo by one of their experts. Helle was incredibly knowledgeable and enthusiastic about Alfred Nobel, the Peace prize and Norway’s role in its history. We loved it!
Written 12 September 2023
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BalkrishnaShroff
Mumbai, India20,926 contributions
Jun 2023
This beautiful historical Centre is located very close to Aker Brygge Marina. We were very keen to see it from inside, but unfortunately it was closed for renovation.
May be next time...
May be next time...
Written 11 August 2023
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VinnieLondon
Doha, Qatar11,805 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
Must visit exhibition of the Nobel Peace prize history and its Swedish industrialist sponsor. Located in the great quayside area also has a good cafe and shop.
Written 14 June 2023
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westphillyboy
san clemente, CA553 contributions
Oct 2022
Excellent experience!! very informative about Alfred Nobel and how he decided to do the medals. The exhibits were built that you could continually dive as deep as you want into each topic. The refugee exhibit was truly moving. They havea medal on view there. The stories of the recipients were very informative. Highly recommend visiting the center!!
Written 19 October 2022
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Shana M
Virginia Beach, VA22 contributions
Is there parking there? Is it free?
Paul P
Sacramento, CA50 contributions
We did most of our sight-seeing in Oslo on foot, as I think is the norm. A car there is more of a hindrance than a help, as local public transportation will get you pretty much everywhere you need and is reasonably priced. Check out the 24-hour "Oslo Pass" which allows you to use every thing from the Metro to water taxis for free. If you approach Oslo this way, I doubt you will need to look for parking.
Alex S
Long Valley, NJ337 contributions
Is it possible to purchase tickets to the Nobel Peace Center online or it has to be done at the place?
julia m
long island, new york166 contributions
We sent five days in Oslo, and the Oslo pass was not worth it for us, as we rarely used public transport (Oslo is a very walkable city) and the price of the pass exceeded the entry to all the museums we went to. And we went to many.
The Nobel Peace Center is not crowded. You can buy your ticket at the door and will not have to wait. When we visited, a big school group was checking in ahead of us and even then we only waited less than five minutes.
Jonathantol
Tel Aviv, Israel22 contributions
We'll be making a trip to Scandinavia soon (Sweden, Norway and Denmark), and we are meaning to visit the Nobel Museum in Stockholm. Considering that, should we also visit this museum/peace center? Are the museums alike or do we have things to learn from both? Having limited time, although it does seem very interesting and appealing, I would appreciate advice from people who have been to both places. Thanks :)
colin b
Crystal River, FL282 contributions
I feel that the nobel peace museum is a very important place to visit. The other awards are nice but the prize for attempting to bring Peace between people must be considered as the most important. Its a most humbling experience, at times difficult and not particular uplifting as you hear about what certain faction will do to their neighbours. AS mentioned in my review June 17, my wife became so overwhelmed at some of the heartbreaking video stories of the children's lives - we had to leave. If nothing else the visit to the center in Stockholm is far more uplifting - but after Oslo seems pretty but almost irrelevant.
gmcool
boynton beach8 contributions
how far is the nobel peace center from the port what is the entrance fee and hours of operation
Murtaza N
6 contributions
Opening Hours
They divide the year in winter and summer season for opening hours:
Summer season (from 16 May–31 Aug): Monday to Sunday 10–18.
Winter season (1 Sep–15 May): Tuesday to Sunday 10–18.
Closed days:
9 Dec, 10 Dec (between 10–12.30 and 14.30–18) and 11 Dec. During Christmas, they are closed on 24, 25 and 31 Dec.
They are open on Mondays in the Norwegian school holidays during winter, Easter and fall.
Tickets
Adult: 100 NOK
Student/Senior: 65 NOK
Family ticket: 180 NOK
Children under 16: Free
Sponsors: Free
Groups over 10 persons
Adult: 75 NOK Student/Senior: 45 NOK
Don't know about the distance from port, its just near to the sea.
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