Go underground and experience Denmark during World War II.
Meet four resistance fighters and a Danish Nazi and delve into their difficult choices and dilemmas during the German occupation 1940-1945. Wire tap phone conversations, crack the German codes or try to make illegal magazines yourself. You can also see rare and unique objects from the occupation period such as the execution poles from Ryvangen, where resistance fighters were shot, or coat belonging to the resistance fighter ‘Flammen’.
The Museum of Danish Resistance is about the choice to join the resistance or not. Deep into the occupation, the choice was not as clear as it is for us later, and the consequences of choosing a side were both incomprehensible and potentially catastrophic.
The five historical figures who guide you through the exhibition have all chosen a side, and everyone must live with the consequences.
Frihedsmuseet
Churchillparken
Esplanaden 13, 1263 København
Monday: 10:00 – 17:00
Tuesday: 10:00 – 17:00
Wednesday: 10:00 – 17:00
Thursday: 10:00 – 19:00
Friday: 10:00 – 17:00
Saturday: 10:00 – 17:00
Sunday 10:00 – 17:00
Opening hours are subject to change. Please visit the museum’s website for details.
Adults: 130 DKK
Children (0 – 18 years): 0 DKK
Prices are subject to change. Please visit the museum’s website for details.
The occupation wasn’t as black and white as it appears in old photographs. Book a private tour and gain perspective on the difficult questions.
The Museum of Danish Resistance offers three different private tours, all of which focus on the choices, dilemmas, and human stories that characterized the years of occupation. Whether you’re visiting the museum for the first time or already know the history well, there’s an experience to suit every interest.
The Museum of Freedom is located in the beautiful surroundings of Churchill Park near Kastellet in Copenhagen. In the museum shop, you can buy beer, water, and some sweet treats. You can also enjoy a packed lunch on the benches outside the museum under the trees.