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The working residence of Norway's King and Queen through lavish 19th-century state chambers during summer, or year-round you can watch the daily Changing of the Guard ceremony.
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A chronological presentation of Norway's defence history situated inside Akershus Fortress, all for free.
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Experience the human story of Norwegian resistance during Nazi occupation (1940-1945) through atmospheric dark-to-light museum design, illegal newspapers hidden in firewood, saboteur equipment concealed in fish barrels, and the Heavy Water Sabotage that stopped Germany's nuclear program
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Over 40 sculptures by Dalí, Rodin, and Louise Bourgeois scattered through a wild forest overlooking the fjord. Stand where Edvard Munch painted The Scream's background, all with free 24-hour access.
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Experience the public storytelling side of the Nobel Peace Prize through an immersive dark room with 1,000 fiber-optic laureate portraits, see an actual gold peace medal, and engage with current year exhibitions about conflict resolution 50 meters from where the actual prize ceremony happens.
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A single urban complex that houses Norway's most extensive natural science collections together with a historical botanical garden and interactive mineral and climate displays.