The Nobel Peace Center opened in the heart of Oslo, Norway on June 11, 2005.
The Nobel Peace Center is a center where you can experience and learn about the various Peace Prize Laureates and their activities as well as the remarkable history of Alfred Nobel. In addition, it will serve as voice and meeting place where exhibits, discussions and reflections related to war, peace and conflict resolution is in focus.
The Center combines exhibits and films with digital communication and interactive installations, and has already received attention for its modern design and use of state of the art technology. The British architect David Adjaye, the American designer David Small and a number of other artists have contributed to making the Center an exciting new reason to visit Oslo.
The opening exhibitions include a video installation called "The Triptych of Hope", a photo exhibition on "Control Arms" by Amnesty International in addition to a film theater, high tech presentations of the laureates and information about Alfred Nobel.
The Nobel Peace Center is located in an old train station building from 1872, close to the Oslo City Hall and overlooking the harbor.
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
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