Norway's national museum of science and technology sits at Kjelsås in northern Oslo, covering 25,000 square metres of exhibition space. It was founded in 1914, opened to the public in 1932, and moved to its current location in 1985. In 1995, it received the status of national museum.
The museum has over 25 permanent exhibitions covering everything from Norway's industrial revolution to oil and gas, aviation, computing, and energy. The collection chronicles Norway's transformation from an agricultural society to one of the world's most technologically advanced countries. Highlights include what is believed to be the world's oldest surviving steamroller, dating from 1878, and a dedicated science centre with hands-on experiments that makes it one of Oslo's best family destinations.
In 2003, the National Museum of Medicine opened as a separate section within the building, adding medical history to the mix. The museum is a bit off the beaten tourist path, up by the Kjelsås tram stop, but for anyone interested in how Norway went from poverty to petroleum wealth, it tells that story better than anywhere else in the city.
The museum has over 25 permanent exhibitions covering everything from Norway's industrial revolution to oil and gas, aviation, computing, and energy. The collection chronicles Norway's transformation from an agricultural society to one of the world's most technologically advanced countries. Highlights include what is believed to be the world's oldest surviving steamroller, dating from 1878, and a dedicated science centre with hands-on experiments that makes it one of Oslo's best family destinations.
In 2003, the National Museum of Medicine opened as a separate section within the building, adding medical history to the mix. The museum is a bit off the beaten tourist path, up by the Kjelsås tram stop, but for anyone interested in how Norway went from poverty to petroleum wealth, it tells that story better than anywhere else in the city.
