FRIHEDSMUSEET

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Copenhagen Town,

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Discover the bravery and resilience of Denmark during World War II at the Museum of Danish Resistance. This museum offers a profound look into the Danish resistance movement, highlighting key events and figures that fought against Nazi occupation. Through interactive exhibits and personal stories, visitors gain a deeper understanding of Denmark’s pivotal role in wartime resistance.

The Museum of Danish Resistance offers a powerful and immersive journey into Denmark’s courageous resistance against Nazi occupation during World War II. Located in Copenhagen, the museum delves into the harrowing history of Danish resistance fighters, showcasing their bravery, strategies, and sacrifices. Through personal stories, artifacts, and engaging exhibits, visitors gain insight into the courageous efforts of the Danish people who risked everything to protect their freedom and the lives of their Jewish fellow citizens. One of the most poignant displays highlights the rescue of over 7,000 Jews who were smuggled to safety in neutral Sweden. The museum also explores the broader context of wartime resistance in Denmark, shedding light on the roles played by underground movements and espionage efforts. With thought-provoking exhibits and moving stories of heroism, the Museum of Danish Resistance is a must-visit destination for history enthusiasts seeking to understand Denmark’s pivotal role in the fight against Nazi tyranny.

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Rating 4.3

1223 reviews

Lawrence De'ath

9 months ago

Outstanding museum. Engaging from start to end for me & 11 yr old son ("Best museum on war I've been to"). Lots of quality contemporary images and digital "re-construction". We spent 3 hrs to see everything. You could do it in an hour using only the audio guide. Thoroughly recommended for anyone with an interest in the realities of global conflict of the period. Only caution is that its lit for "atmosphere" - which might be challenging to navigate around for some (it might be nice to have some days with better lighting for those who need it - the narratives, big screens and audio would work) The concept works well - personal stories of 5 varied Danes during war period to tell the WWII history from a Danish perspective 1940 – 1945. They each tell their story - with some original artefacts of their life and sometimes death. An equal amount of material explaining the Govt or Nazi actions. Addressed particularly well are the dilemmas faced by govt and individuals - and how hard these are to navigate without hindsight. At one scale, Govt agreeing to Nazi demands in an attempt to save lives when faced with 40,000 troups against 3,000 Danish - then the gradual breakdown of that co-operation, despite cunning gestures by the Nazis to encourage engagement. At a human scale Communists and patriotic Danes risking their lives and their family in the Resistance (the central theme) - leading to a sense of doing the right thing but loss of life for uncertain gain. Collaborators are criticised heavily - both those with ideological sympathy and others who thought the Nazis would win - following what they thought would be a pragmatic choice. The bitter-sweet nature of liberation in May 1945 by British forces commanded by Field Marshal Montgomery was addresses well - joy and relief naturally but the Resistance members were scarred for life. Good to hear how they addressed their trauma. The technology is excellent and really adds value if you can use it all. Criticism that its "just YouTube" is missing the point of experiencing something in context and "immersively". Included are digital "typewriters" for a decoding exhibit and an excellent audio transcription summary exercise. If tech not for you - a companion to help will get most of the value or just follow others - if someone drives it you get can plenty from the exhibits. Most of the 1star reviews bemoan the loss of the Freedom Museum - I'd be curious to know what was there .. since it burned down the artefacts may not exist - so we are lucky to see genuine articles here. (pictures here chosen which are not shown elsewhere)

Hannah Stanley

4 months ago

Phenomenal. Detailed without being tiresome. Really great interactive exhibits and the audiguide allowed everyone to move at their own pace. Loved that there was seating around throughout to rest legs while listening to the audio guide. So much we did not know, definitely not something to miss. (As a plus, the food in the cafe was delicious!)

Jennifer Gilbert

a year ago

The Museum of Danish Resistance in Copenhagen was a fascinating and well curated space telling the story of Denmark’s reaction to being occupied by Germany during World War 2. Interactive and highly recommended.

Pieter-Jan Elias

5 months ago

Great informative centre about the dark days of occupation! They have a great cafetaria with decent food! Not unimportant!

Fulop

10 months ago

Very nice exhibition, they tell you the story from Different points of view I loved the use of projections that accompanied the audio guides, the museum has interactive areas, you can listen and detect the code. Very funny and didactic

N N (Pom)

7 months ago

The Copenhagen Card is valid for access to this wonderful museum. It located between Design museum Danmark and Kastellet. I was surprised by how much larger the museum is than it appears from the outside because most of it is situated underground.

Bull Dogg

a year ago

This is a fantastic museum which features and interactive journey through the time of the nazi occupation of Denmark. You follow various characters throughout the exhibition and the stories are amazing. You get an audio guide with which you can scan QR codes throughout the museum and then hear more of the fascinating history around the German occupation and the Danish resistance. Highly recommend a visit to this museum, which is very close to the little mermaid as well as the royal castle.

Wendy Wong

2 months ago

Lots of information, very nicely presented. Great way for foreigners to understand what Denmark's been through during the Occupation. Interesting games. Very friendly staff. Highly recommended.

Laura M.

a month ago

The best museum in Copenhaga! We love it so much, the staff is very friendly and kind. The audit guide is such a great add-on, and the immersive experience is wonderful. The story line is so wonderful expressed, and there are several touch and play experiences.

Ganna But

2 months ago

Today we went for a walk. The weather was sunny but very windy. We decided to stop by a café for coffee and a snack. The coffee was excellent. The place was clean, simply decorated, but with good taste. The sandwich was delicious, and the apple pie was fresh and very juicy. The coffee had a wonderful aroma.

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