The Norwegian Armed Forces Museum is located in Akershus Fortress and presents Norway's military development from the Viking Age to modern times. The museum is part of a national network that includes several other museums in cities such as Horten, Bodø, Trondheim, Bergen and Drøbak. Through its exhibitions, the museum sheds light on defense history from various periods, and there is a collection of historical objects and documents that provide insight into the country's military past.
The museum offers guided tours adapted to all age groups, making it accessible to a wide audience. In addition to the exhibitions, seminars and events are organized which focus on themes such as the ethics of war and the history of the home front. Research and documentation related to defense and war is also an important part of the museum's activities, with the aim of conveying historical events in an honest and accurate way.
