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Category: Science Museums - Oslo Attractions & Activities
Address: Fredriks gate 2, Oslo, NO 0164
Operated by the University of Oslo and part of the Historical Museum, this facility is one of the oldest museums in Norway. It is dedicated to the history and culture of non-European societies. Displays of artifacts and objects include gold and silver from the Vikings, 11th century runic stones, and ecclesiastical art from stave churches. The...
Category: Science Museums - Oslo Attractions & Activities
Address: Dronningens gate 16, Oslo, NO 0105
This museum is devoted to the history of Norwegian films and cinema. View continuous historical films in the Kinematografteateret or enjoy the display of puppets that are featured in the animated films by Norwegian director, Ivo Caprino.
Mineralogical-Geological Museum
Category: Science Museums - Oslo Attractions & Activities
Address: Sars gate 1, Oslo, NO 0165
The exhibition at the entrance to this museum showcases Norwegian gemstones. Special exhibitions with themes such as quartz, feldspar, and amber are featured, as is a display of meteorites and a sample from the moon. The Geology Hall features a presentation of the underground geological forces at work in the Earth. Observe how mountains and rocks...
Category: Science Museums - Oslo Attractions & Activities
Address: Bygdøynesvn 37, Oslo, NO 0286
Located on the waterfront at Bygdoynes next to the Kon-Tiki Museum and Frammuseet, this facility documents Norway's maritime culture and history. It features exhibitions and films about fishing, shipping, ship building, and marine archaeology. Other displays include marine paintings, models of ships, and a collection of original small crafts....
Norwegian Museum of Architecture
Category: Science Museums - Oslo Attractions & Activities
Address: Kongens gate 4, Oslo, NO 0153
Located in a building dating from 1640 in Kvadraturen, which is an older part of Oslo, this museum features both permanent and temporary exhibitions focusing on Norwegian architects and architecture. The exhibits focus mainly on the 20th century. An on-site café and bookshop are available
Norwegian Museum of Science and Technology
Category: Science Museums - Oslo Attractions & Activities
Address: Kjelsåsveien 143, Oslo, NO 0491
This museum explores the development of technologies in Norway. Displays feature Norway's first automobile and airplane as well as the evolution of telecommunications. Hands-on activities and science experiments are set up for children in the lower level. Also offers an on-site café and souvenir shop.
Category: Science Museums - Oslo Attractions & Activities
Address: Botanisk Hage, Sars gate 1, Oslo, NO 0562
Be prepared to be welcomed at the front door by the huge skeleton of an Iguanodon dinosaur. Located within the Botanical Gardens, this museum features permanent displays of Oslo-area plant and animal fossils up to 500 million years old. View dinosaur footprints from Spitsbergen, a dinosaur nest containing six eggs, and a collection of reptilian...
Category: Science Museums - Oslo Attractions & Activities
Address: Sars gate 1, Oslo, NO 0562
Located within the Botanical Gardens, this exhibition focuses primarily on Norway's animal life yet also includes a variety of species from all over the world. Visitors are introduced to scientific zoology and the evolution of Norwegian species ranging from single cell life forms to enormous mammals. Enjoy lunch in the garden café during your...
