The Criminal Asylum
How has society treated people who are both dangerous criminals and seriously ill? The exhibit tells the history of high-security psychiatry in Norway's first criminal asylum, opened in 1895.
Confiscated objects from patients
The exhibit CLUES is about the police's role in the justice process, the what, how and why. Under the rule of law, no one can be sentenced without guilt being proven. The police serves the public by protecting citizens and investigating and preventing crimes.
A wall of evidence from the old Criminal Museum
The War Exhibit
The exhibits intention is to inspire reflection on what happens with the rule of law when an authoritarian power takes control. The tools used for torture by the Rinnan group is shown, and the Enigma machine.
The Enigma machine
Uniform exhibit
The first appointed chief of police was in Trondheim in 1686, but it was not until 100 years later that the police wore a uniform. The exhibit showcases the history of the uniform from 1796 to today.
1895 police helmet
PUNISHMENT
Why do we punish? Laws and rules lose their meaning if breaking them does not lead to any consequences. The earliest known acts of punishment focus on revenge and retribution, through fines and exile.
Branding iron used on convicted criminals
The National Museum of Justice
The old Criminal Asylum is reopened to the public! New and old exhibits are available.
The museum is now housed in two buildings, the Criminal Asylum and the old military hospital. Our reception is in the old military hospital.
