While most Nobel Prizes are awarded in Stockholm, Sweden, where you can also visit the Nobel Prize Museum, the Nobel Peace Prize is awarded in Oslo.
And that's why one of the most visited museums in Oslo is the Nobel Peace Center.
What will you see at the museum?
The Nobel Peace Centre functions as a museum where you can learn all about the Swedish scientist Alferd Nobel and why the Nobel Peace Prize is the only one that is not awarded in Stockholm, but in Oslo.
Learn the inspiring stories of the people who make the world a better place.
The museum's exhibitions are constantly changing according to the current Nobel Peace Prize laureates and winners.
Admission and opening hours
The museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. On Wednesdays the opening hours are extended until 21:00.
It remains closed on Mondays.
Ticket prices are as follows:
- 160 nok - Adults
- 100 nok - students
Official website: nobelpeacecenter.org/visit.
Location and transport
The Nobel Peace Centre is very close to Aker Brygge and is about a 15-minute walk from the Royal Palace. The nearest public transport stops are:
- Aker brygge - tram 12 (approx. 20 metres)
- Nationaltheatret - all metro lines (approx. 450 metres)
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