Norway Resistance Museum

Q: From what period is the building housing the museum?

The Resistance Museum is situated in a 17th-century building adjacent to the memorial dedicated to Norwegian patriots.

Q: What items are there in the collection?

The collection has around 5,000 objects from the years of occupation, including small arms, communication equipment, sabotage material, uniforms, banners and flags, and other military equipment. In addition, there are around 40,000 different photographs from the years of occupation, of which only 20,000 images are central to the exhibition.

Oslo

Learn about the Norwegian Resistance in World War II. Enter a respected war and history museum. The Norway Resistance Museum is in Oslo. It stands as a tribute to Norway's resistance from 1940 to 1945. On display are photos, keepsakes, and artifacts from the war. Various everyday objects depict this part of Norwegian history. The ►

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FAQ - Norway Resistance Museum

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From what period is the building housing the museum?
The Resistance Museum is situated in a 17th-century building adjacent to the memorial dedicated to Norwegian patriots.
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What items are there in the collection?
The collection has around 5,000 objects from the years of occupation, including small arms, communication equipment, sabotage material, uniforms, banners and flags, and other military equipment. In addition, there are around 40,000 different photographs from the years of occupation, of which only 20,000 images are central to the exhibition.