Norway Resistance Museum — Attraction in Oslo

The Norges Hjemmefrontmuseum (Norway's Home Front Museum), also called "The Museum of Resistance in English" is very informative. As with all the Oslo museums it is brimming with content belied by it's small building. It shows the strength of the Norwegian people in the face of invasion and occupation by the Germans in WWII. No where else have I read of such an impressive resistance as an entire people, saying that I do not mean to lessen the efforts of all other areas/counties who resisted, but the Norwegians basically just said no to the Germans at every opportunity and many times got them to back off. This started immediately when the traitor Quisling tried to take over the country. Their resourcefulness and strength to live with little resources in tough conditions during various parts of the war, especially when the Allies chose Africa for the second front over Scandinavia is a testament to their spirit and thirst to maintain their freedom. 1000% worth visiting, overall I don't think I've seen better presented museums than in Oslo and this one covers a history we...

A few details to add to the other reviews, writing as a visitor from the USA who understands a moderate amount of Norwegian. One reviewer suggested an hour to go through; I think one could easily spend more time than that. Exhibits generally have some English explanation, but the experience will be better if you know some Norwegian. A small book is available at the end of the tour for about 50kr (or about $5 at the time of my visit)--this is in black and white but seems to have more extensive English text than the exhibits themselves. Having the book really improves the overall experience and gives you something to refer to later.

Note: this museum is clearly most important for the Norwegian people, so I'm not complaining that there "should have been more" English text. It's wonderful that there's enough to make the exhibits understandable for those of us who aren't fluent...

This is a very sobering Museum recording the resistance of the ordinary people of Norway following the German invasion of 1940. I was only going to spend about half an hour here but actually spent over 2 hours. The tour starts with a video of the three Kings of Norway and covers the period before the invasion, after the invasion and after liberation.

The first section of the museum covers the invasion using a number of detailed models and maps. Then you are taken into the dark word of oppression and the subsequent resistance of the people. There are a number of gruesome reminders throughout the museum.

The displays are described in Norwegian and English, it was well worth the small entry fee of £5.10. Do I recommend this museum? Absolutely, it...