Defence Musuem

The Armed Forces Museum occupies an arsenal building from 1860, displaying military artifacts and equipment from the Viking Age through modern times.

The museum collection documents Norwegian defense evolution from the 1400s, including critical periods of Danish rule and the developments during World War II.

The exhibition halls present military traditions through artifacts, weapons, uniforms, and equipment that shaped Norwegian defense strategies across centuries.

Museum entry costs 100 NOK for adults, with reduced rates for students and free admission for children under 6 years old.

Visitors can examine detailed exhibits about the merchant fleet's involvement in Atlantic battles during World War II, including submarine warfare documentation.

Website: https://www.forsvarsbygg.no/festningene/Festningene/Akershus-festning/Museer-og-utstillinger/Forsvarsmuseet/

Website: https://forsvarsbygg.no/festningene/Festningene/Akershus-festning/Museer-og-utstillinger/Forsvarsmuseet

GPS coordinates: 59.90452,10.74037

Latest update: March 3, 2025 01:23