Step back in time to WWII at the Arquebus Museum, as recreated civilian and military scenes provide a fascinating insight into daily wartime life. Arquebus War History Museum is one of Norway’s largest museums exhibiting artefacts from the Resistance during WWII. The museum takes you on a unique and dramatic journey through the history of the German occupation in April 1940 to the Allied victory in Europe and the German defeat in Berlin 1945. What makes this interesting museum so enthralling for adults and children alike, are the full sized recreated scenes illustrating life during the war for both civilians and the military personnel. Each scene tells a story using life size mannequins, dressed in the clothing of the era, using historical objects, equipment and vehicles (including real tanks!) in context so you can understand its purpose. There is also a street with house facades, horses, cars and characters, illustrating a wartime street and square environment. As you interact between the scenes, you’ll get a feel for wartime life, as well as understanding how the contribution of the Merchant Marine Navy, the Home Front, weapon drops, and secret radio transmissions eventually contributed to liberation. This museum is a real gem and a fascinating way to discover the history of WWII.