Winter Break at the Nobel Peace Center
The Nobel Peace Center will be open as usual during the winter holidays in Oslo February 18-23 and offers a variety of exciting activities. Discover our exhibitions, join a heartwarming reading session, experience the museum in the evening, or learn how to fold a Japanese crane. There’s something for everyone, regardless of age! As always, children under 18 have free admission to the museum.
READING SESSION OF CHILDREN’S STORIES FROM GAZA
“Good Night Gaza - Stories from Palestine for children all over the world” is the adventure book that has touched all of Norway. The book, initiated by Plan International, is a collection of Palestinian tales and songs with the hope of conveying the universal beauty of parents telling stories to their children to help them sleep peacefully and dream sweetly. When everything familiar is destroyed, storytelling can be one way to create safe spaces.
For those that know Norwegian or Arabic, or both
From Wednesday to Sunday during the winter break, weinviteyou to join a readingsession of Good Night Gaza. Asmee Salim will read in Arabic, and Karoline Dons will read in Norwegian. The reading starts at 12:00 (exceptThursday, when it starts at 13:00). On Wednesday, February 19th, Kari Helene Partapouli, Secretary General at Plan Norway, will also introduce the book.
Times:
February 19 12:00 - 13:00
February 20 13:00 - 14:00
February 21 12:00 - 13:00
February 22 12:00 - 13:00
February 23 12:00 - 13:00
ORIGAMI CRANE FOLDING FOR ALL AGES
Every day during the winter break, visitors at the Nobel Peace Center are invited to fold Japanese origami cranes on the 2nd floor. The cranes symbolize hope for peace and nuclear weapon free world, showing support for the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Nihon Hidankyo. Join us in this simple act to show solidarity for a world free of nuclear weapons.
FRIDA THE PEACE DOVE SHOWS CHILDREN THE WAY
Bring the whole family to the Nobel Peace Center and let the children get to know Frida the Peace Dove, who will guide them through the museum with a fun activity booklet. Learn about Alfred Nobel and the Nobel Peace Prize laureates. Everyone who completes the booklet will receive a prize! Frida the Peace Dove is available at the reception in the arrival hall.
LATE NIGHTS AT THE NOBEL PEACE CENTER
On Wednesday, February 19th, the museum will be open in the evening from 17:00 to 20:00. Bring your friends and family and experience the museum at a discounted price – tickets are only 85 NOK!
GUIDED TOURS
Learn more about the Nobel Peace Prize, its recipients throughout history, and the man behind the prize, or join us to explore the exhibition about this year's Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Nihon Hidankyo, and their work for a world free of nuclear weapons. The guided tours will take place every day during the winter break.
We look forward to welcoming you to an unforgettable winter break experience at the Nobel Peace Center – a place for learning, fun, and inspiration!
Exhibitions
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