Description of the attraction
The Nobel Peace Center was officially opened in 2005 by King Harold of Norway and is timed to celebrate the centenary of the country's independence. It is located in the building of the former railway station, built in 1872, half-turned to the Town Hall Square overlooking the harbor.
The Center is both a museum that tells the story of the Nobel Peace Prize, an exhibition hall with a constantly renewed exhibition on the struggle for peace, and a club for discussions on issues related to war, peace and conflict resolution. In addition, various cultural events and public lectures are often held here.
The Nobel Peace Prize was established by the famous Swedish scientist Alfred Nobel, the inventor of dynamite. It was documented in 1895. in the form of a will for an astronomical amount, left as a legacy to people who have brought good to the world. The presentation of the Peace Prize takes place at the Oslo City Hall, annually on December 10, on the day of the death of Alfred Nobel. The center is currently funded by funding from the Norwegian Ministry of Culture, sponsorship and the sale of admission tickets.
