The building served as Oslo’s main railway station from 1872 until 1989.
The museum does not hold the actual Nobel Peace Prize medals, which are kept at the Norwegian Nobel Institute.
The Peace Prize ceremony itself traditionally takes place at the Oslo City Hall, not at the Center.
The 'Nobel Field' installation uses thousands of fiber-optic lights to represent the laureates.
The museum holds an annual exhibition dedicated to the most recent Nobel Peace Prize winner.
Alfred Nobel's will, which established the prize, is displayed in a specially designed 'vault' room.
The Nobel Peace Center is located in the former Vestbanen railway station in Oslo, serving as the official museum for the Nobel Peace Prize. The building hosts permanent exhibitions detailing the lives and achievements of laureates, alongside temporary contemporary art and documentary photography displays. A central attraction is the Nobel Field, where each laureate is presented through digital interfaces and light displays. The museum documents the history of Alfred Nobel and the legacy of the prize since its inception in 1901. It functions as both a research hub and a venue for public debates, seminars, and peace-related events. The architecture features an iconic glass facade designed by British architect David Adjaye. It is the only museum in Norway that combines historical archives with modern human rights discourse.
The glass-encased exterior view with the City Hall and harbor in the background.
Check the digital calendar in advance to attend public debates or guided talks.
Allow extra time to read the extensive biographical archives of past laureates.
Visit the museum gift shop for unique literature and peace-themed merchandise.
Do not mistake it for the Norwegian Nobel Institute, which is a private research facility and not open to the public.
Occasionally closed for private events; check their official calendar for temporary closures.
