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Center for Studies of the Holocaust and Religious Minorities

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😐 Interesting to learn the history of the 772 Jews deportation on the SS Donau back in 1942. At the beginning of the exhibition the ships Bell, which would have been rung as it departed on that fateful day (26th November), is prominently displayed. Could really do with more English Script to explain t... People often mention Norwegian, English, tablet,


Address

Villa Grande, Huk Aveny 56, 0277 Oslo, Norway

Website

www.hlsenteret.no

Contact

+47 22 84 21 00

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (453 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 10 AM to 4 PM
  • Thursday: 10 AM to 4 PM
  • Friday: 10 AM to 4 PM
  • Saturday: 10 AM to 4 PM
  • Sunday: 10 AM to 4 PM
  • Monday: 10 AM to 4 PM
  • Tuesday: 10 AM to 4 PM

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Frequently mentioned in reviews: Norwegian (8) English (6) tablet (6)
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  • 3/5 Miles M. 5 years ago on Google • 1281 reviews
    Interesting to learn the history of the 772 Jews deportation on the SS Donau back in 1942. At the beginning of the exhibition the ships Bell, which would have been rung as it departed on that fateful day (26th November), is prominently displayed. Could really do with more English Script to explain the displays. Some information is given on a tablet provided at the start of your tour but it's not specific enough to the displays. Lovely building and grounds.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Kyle F. 5 months ago on Google • 947 reviews
    Absolutely amazing staff, but this center/museum is not very accessible as almost everything is in Norwegian. I also wish there were clearer directions on how to get here. The top floor was impactful, especially hearing the stories of people who are not Jewish but have some similar experiences.

  • 4/5 Shishir 4 years ago on Google • 170 reviews
    A very good place to visit and see what happened to the Norwegian Jews during the war. Has many displays mostly in the Norwegian language, however a tablet is provided for those who want the info in English. The cafeteria is very good. Had some excellent soup there.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Khalid M. 4 years ago on Google • 146 reviews
    I couldnt get a chance to get inside as it was closed by the time i got there but outside looks great
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Stan M. 4 years ago on Google • 141 reviews
    Must see museum. One of best I have seen
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cruz V. 1 year ago on Google • 39 reviews
    This is a very well put together historical recount. The exhibit on racism in Norway today was a real eye opener and very well done. Overall, very educational!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 s (. 2 years ago on Google
    Unique Norwegian perspective in the holocaust. I got round the facility fairly quickly as I didn't want to spend too long here. Most of the writing is Norwegian but you are given an info pad with English translation which is easy to use
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Espen Lie Melsom R. 2 years ago on Google
    This is a place you should go to and remember all those how suffered holocaust.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Carla Gisella M. 4 years ago on Google • 222 reviews
    I would recommend to visit this place, it's incredibly interesting and it is sad, but being able to see some historical finds , that's priceless.

  • 5/5 L V. 8 months ago on Google • 119 reviews
    Would be great if their exposition on the topic of racism could we hosted in a more central place, like city hall

  • 3/5 AltsuFPS 3 months ago on Google • 118 reviews New
    Really boring because a lot of text but there was a Jewish overall so that's why I give 3 stars

  • 4/5 Patrick O. 2 years ago on Google • 103 reviews
    Very respectful, well laid out exhibits. Thought provoking, very informative

  • 5/5 Mathias H. 9 months ago on Google • 98 reviews
    I visited this museum and think it is very good. It goes into the Holocaust history in Norway very well. There is a tablet with German texts on which the most important things are written down and describe the exhibition and history. The art installation with the bell sounds is also very good. Entry with the Oslopass is free

  • 4/5 Timm O. 10 months ago on Google • 44 reviews
    Very impressive exhibition. It presents both the history of international anti-Semitism/racism and the local history. Most of the exhibition is in Norwegian. A tablet is provided for translations into other languages. Unfortunately, not even close to all of the panels are translated. Therefore, I am unfortunately missing some explanations about parts of the exhibition.

  • 5/5 Diego B. 4 months ago on Google • 11 reviews
    Instructive and touching experience. Creepy.

  • 4/5 Gab 6 years ago on Google • 9 reviews
    Some of the stories presented are only in Norwegian (no English). They're offering a tablet with the English version, which is nice, but it's a bit tedious to follow sometimes. Could also use some English translation for the audio bits, the interviews seemed very insightful from the little Norwegian I could understand. Haven't figured out if there were any transcripts on the tablet, but I arrived shortly before closing time so couldn't look into it more thoroughly. The "park" around the building was very quiet and peaceful, worth taking a few steps or stopping for a few minutes on the benches outside just for that.

  • 3/5 Carlos M. 1 year ago on Google
    Included with Oslo Pass but few things to see.

  • 5/5 Vasil “Ben Lee Meier” M. 2 years ago on Google
    Very profesional work about very sad part of Norway story. Thanks

  • 5/5 Timeless t. 4 years ago on Google
    Guys don’t miss this one collection of rarities documents, photos, videos.. glad I’ve been there, also very close to Viking ship museum, can actually see both..

  • 5/5 Dorian G. 2 years ago on Google
    Impressive building ..worth visiting.. nice receptionist girl

  • 5/5 Wom O. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice villa Grande, ewerything exposition on norwegian language

  • 5/5 Thotakura G. 2 years ago on Google
    A must-visit place. The carrot cake was good at the Kaffe.


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