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Oslo Armed Forces Museum | A Journey Through Time
Isabella TaylorIsabella Taylor
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Fantastic museum that when I visited was included with the Oslo Pass. I spent about 2-3 hours here in a Sunday walking through the entire museum. They had a few exhibits with modern military equipment and stories about Norwegian Armed Forces. Then, on the second floor, you step back into the time of Vikings and work your way through the years with exhibits on everything related to military activities. There are a lot of interesting weapons and armor from the Vikings to modern-day Norwegian soldiers to look at and plenty of information on all of it. There is plenty of information on the soldiers and civilians from each exhibit explaining daily life or how people were affected. I really enjoyed visiting the museum. I would definitely go back whenever I visit Oslo again.
Nick SNick S
20
One of the best military museum I've been to: so many pieces, from the viking age to today. Presents all the Norwegian operations in the world, history of their armament as well as UN operations, the world wars, etc. Also a small live exhibition about the question of having a king. Loved it! I recommend this museum! My only regret is that not all texts are translated in English (you can scan a QR code for some translation). I can understand some danish which helped me but that my only downside. Do not let this stop you from going, it has an impressive display of weapons, armament and historical pieces! And the price is very fair for the size of the museum.
Marie BertinMarie Bertin
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The main purpose of the Norwegian Armed Forces Museum is to show the Norwegian military history from the Viking Age to the present. The museum consists of six departments: The ancient times, military history from the Viking era to 1814. 1814 – 1905, military history from 1814 to 1905. 1905 – 1940, military history from 1905 to 1940. 1940, military history from 1940 to 1945, focusing on the land battles of World War II. Naval battles, military history from 1940 to 1945, focusing on naval battles of World War II. After the war, military history from 1945 to present. In addition, there are periods of special exhibitions.
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This museum consists of two main exhibitions. First, close to the entrance, is dedicated mainly to the international missions in which the Norwegian Armed Forces participated in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. The second part is focused on the presentation of weaponry and equipment from the medieval period to the early 21st century. It is enriched by films and dioramas. In the museum could be also found the exhibition dedicated to the history of the Norwegian monarchy. On the ground floor, it is also a cafe offering warm and cold drinks as well as various snacks.
Klaudia KarpińskaKlaudia Karpińska
20
Visited using an Oslo pass, very much recommend to avoid buying tickets in multiple locations during visit. The young lady at the reception desk AT around 2pm on saturday the 29th was very nice, polite and helpful. This museum has one of the best collections of modern weapons ive seen in any museum. It also has an extensive late History section too. It was refreshing visiting a millitary museum which didnt focus so strongly on World Wars. Also i really enjoyed their short yet touching Ukraine section
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Nearby Attractions Of Norwegian Armed Forces Museum
Oslo Opera House
Akershus Fortress
Munch
Citybox Oslo
Oslo Cathedral
Nobel Peace Center
Sörenga havsbad
The Tiger
Oslo City Hall
The Norwegian Opera and Ballet

Oslo Opera House
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Akershus Fortress
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Munch
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Citybox Oslo
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Nearby Restaurants Of Norwegian Armed Forces Museum
Olivia Aker Brygge
Louise Restaurant & Bar
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The Dubliner Folk Pub
Seaport Restaurant - Sørenga/Bjørvika
Deichman Bjørvika
Sir Winston's Public House
Skansen
Café Cathedral
Rice Bowl Thai Café

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Louise Restaurant & Bar
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Basic Info
Address
Akershus festning, Bygning 62, 0015 Oslo, Norway
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Phone
+47 23 09 35 82
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Website
forsvarshistoriskmuseum.no
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4.5
(849 reviews)
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cultural
family friendly
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Description
The Armed Forces Museum of Norway is located at Akershus Fortress in Oslo, Norway. Previously it was named Hærmuseet, The Army Museum, therefore, the museum consists of mostly army materiel. The Armed Forces Museum is the main museum sorting under the Norwegian Armed Forces Museum superstructure.
attractions: Oslo Opera House, Akershus Fortress, Munch, Citybox Oslo, Oslo Cathedral, Nobel Peace Center, Sörenga havsbad, The Tiger, Oslo City Hall, The Norwegian Opera and Ballet, restaurants: Olivia Aker Brygge, Louise Restaurant & Bar, Mamma Pizza, The Dubliner Folk Pub, Seaport Restaurant - Sørenga/Bjørvika, Deichman Bjørvika, Sir Winston's Public House, Skansen, Café Cathedral, Rice Bowl Thai Café

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