Norges Hjemmefrontmuseum
Museum at Akershus Fortress about the resistance and the occupation of Norway 1940–1945, with a large archive and library.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
Norges Hjemmefrontmuseum was founded by a number of prominent figures in the organisations that made up the Home Front (Hjemmefronten), both civilian and military. They wanted to strengthen the will to protect national freedom and to build strong support for democratic values. The museum sits on top of Akershus Fortress and has been run by the Armed Forces (Forsvaret) since 1995.
The museum is to increase knowledge of the occupation years through the collection, management and dissemination of objects, images and documents. A large archive collection documents the history of the resistance from 1940 to 1945. The collection comprises around 5,000 objects, such as handguns, communication and sabotage equipment, uniforms, banners and flags, as well as period objects from civilian everyday life. The photo collection has around 40,000 images from the occupation years.
The main exhibition extends over two floors. The museum also has a reading room, archive and library with over 600 shelf metres of private and public archives from the Second World War, as well as printed matter from and about the occupation. The museum is part of Forsvarshistorisk museum (the Armed Forces Historical Museum).
Key themes
- Main exhibition on the resistance 1940–1945
- Collection of around 5,000 objects from the occupation years
- Photo collection with around 40,000 images
- Reading room, archive and library with over 600 shelf metres of source material
- Location on top of Akershus Fortress
Permanent exhibition
- Norges Hjemmefrontmuseums hovedutstilling – Permanent exhibition over two floors on the resistance and the occupation 1940–1945.
- Founded
- 1966
- Operated by
- Forsvarshistorisk museum
Admission & discounts
| Adults | NOK 160 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | NOK 110Seniors/concessions (honnør) and students |
| Children & teens | NOK 80free up to age 5 · Children aged 6–17. Children aged 0–5 enter free. |
| Seniors | NOK 110Seniors/concessions (honnør). |
| Visitors with disabilities | –companion free · A companion with a companion card enters free. |
| Students & apprentices | NOK 110 |
| Families | NOK 400Two adults and one to four children. |
| Joint ticket Akershus Fortress, adult | NOK 320Gives admission to the Forsvarsmuseet (Armed Forces Museum), Norges Hjemmefrontmuseum and Akershus Castle, as well as drop-in guided tours via the visitor centre. |
| Joint ticket Akershus Fortress, seniors/concessions or student | NOK 220 |
| Joint ticket Akershus Fortress, child | NOK 160 |
| Joint ticket Akershus Fortress, family | NOK 800Two adults and one to four children. |
Free admission for Oslo Pass holders, Armed Forces personnel and veterans, members of the museum's friends' association (including family), Oslo guides and guide students, ICOM members and press with a relevant project.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The permanent exhibition extends over two floors and is accessible by wheelchair with a stair lift. The reading room and library are not accessible by wheelchair. An accessible toilet (HC toilet) is available.
Kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
|---|---|
| Family ticket | NOK 400 · Two adults and one to four children. |
Family ticket for two adults and one to four children. Children aged 0–5 enter free.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
The museum is on Akershus Fortress, within walking distance of Stortinget metro station, Nationaltheatret and Oslo S. From the visitor centre and Karpedammen Scene, walk up the hill towards Akershus Castle; the museum is on the right-hand side before the castle.
By car
No on-site parking at the museum.
Akershus Fortress has no parking for visitors; there is street parking and car parks nearby.
It is not possible to order a taxi into the fortress.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | The museum offers guided tours and school visits; see the museum's website. |
