Nobel Peace Center
Nobels Fredssenter
An exhibition center on the Nobel Peace Prize laureates and peace issues, housed in the old railway station building beside City Hall. Each December it unveils a special exhibition on that year's laureate.
The Nobel Peace Center was opened in 2005 by King Harald V of Norway. It is located in the former West Station building, completed in 1872, on the west side of City Hall Square. Unlike the other Nobel Prizes, which are awarded in Stockholm, the Peace Prize is selected by a committee appointed by the Norwegian Parliament and presented in Oslo, as stipulated in Nobel's will. The core gallery, The Nobel Field, was designed by a British designer. Hundreds of small lights and screens form a forest, with an introduction screen for each laureate, so you can learn about the lives of Martin Luther King Jr., Nelson Mandela, Mother Teresa, Malala and others one by one. There is also an exhibition on Nobel's own life, and each year special exhibitions open on the current laureate (in December) and on topics such as war, human rights and climate. Admission is about NOK 160, free with the Oslo Pass (check the official website). It is closed on Mondays in the off-season. There is a gift shop and a café. It pairs well with City Hall, only a one-minute walk away.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–18:00; closed Mondays in off-season (check official website)
Nearby sights
- National Museum of Norway
- Oslo City Hall
- Aker Brygge
- Ibsen Museum
- Akershus Fortress
- Astrup Fearnley Museum of Modern Art
- Karl Johans gate & Royal Palace
- Oslo Cathedral