Joyce Tang

Review of Nobel Peace Center

I wasn't expecting much from a museum that focused...

I wasn't expecting much from a museum that focused on just one category of the Nobel Prizes, but I'm glad that I was proven wrong.

Not only does the museum explain and discuss the history of the prize, but also uses part of the exhibition to remind people that there is still a lot to be done in helping achieve peace around the world, and to learn from past mistakes. It's sobering and should make you think not just the laureates who have won this prestigious prize, but also those who are currently suffering of war/political conflict and from lack of freedom, and are still struggling to break free from oppression right now.

The second level of the museum was my favourite; you go into a dark room lit up by coloured LED lights where all the past recipients of the prize have little bios about their work that led to them winning the prize in their respective years.

Have a look at the museum shop once you finish the museum! It's filled with all sorts of wonderful things, from ethically and environmentally friendly-made jewellery, toys and cutlery/kitchen ware to books written by the laureates.

The museum is happy to accept student cards and senior cards from any country.