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6 Science Museums in Northern Norway That You Shouldn't Miss
Home to both the midnight sun (with constant daylight from April to July) and the northern lights, North Norway is a rugged land of steep mountains, deep fjords and scenic coastline, making it a great place for outdoor adventures like dog sledding, snowmobiling and wildlife safaris. It's also the ancient home of the Sami people, 3,000 of whom live (along with 100,000 reindeer) at Kautokeino, Norway's largest municipality at over 3,700 square miles.
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1. Northern Norwegian Science Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 209 reviews
The Science Centre offers northern lights planetarium shows every day. In addition there are close to a hundred interactive exhibits where everyone can have fun with popular science, exploring both regional and universal questions. The Science Centre is open about 359 days of the year. Check our website for opening hours, planetarium schedules and prices.
Reviewed By karolyno831
This is one of my favourite places to go and take visitors to Tromso. There is there an amazing Aurora video (still my favourite even after seeing it about 10 times). I love the hands on science activities that are varied and lots of fun as well as educational and informative. Best place to have fun while learning at the same time for all ages. Although many think it is more for kids I take adults and they love it too. Highly recommend.
2. E-huset Aerfuglmuseum
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4.5 based on 19 reviews
A must when visiting Vega, situated in the port of The Vega Archipelago World Heritage: A small, charming information centre telling about the unique tradition of tending the eider ducks. Feel the softness of the exclusive eider down, hear the moving stories about the people who have cared for the birds in centuries. We offer personal storytelling! The museum is open every day from the 10th of june to end of august every year.
3. Balsfjord Fjordmuseum
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4.5 based on 5 reviews
Balsfjord RAMSAR site is main issue. The area is important to waterbirds all year. Focus on the biology of shoreline and mudflats Includes a seawater fishtank with common fish, animals and seaweeds from the estuary Also presenting insects and spiders, and traditional seal and whale hunting in the arctic Lage Norwegian carnivore animals Playroom for small children
Reviewed By Simone22278
If you are interested about the nature around the fjords and in the fjords, then is this the place for you! You can learn a lot of things, about birds, fishs, crabs, predators and the vegetation around the fjords. Our guide who is telling you knows so much. He is a so friendly person and knows everything! It was a great and instructive time in the museum!
4. Spaceship Aurora - visitor center at Andoya Space
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4.0 based on 92 reviews
Did you know that the one and only operational space center in Norway is located on Andøya? Here several research rockets are launched into space every year! The very first rocket was launched as early as 1962, and this was the beginning of the Norwegian space era! Spaceship Aurora is an educational science center connected to Andøya Space. Here you can learn about rocket launches, the northern lights and space! Our films, exhibitions and exciting activities give you unique insight into life at a real space center. Would you like to try out as a space researcher yourself? Join us on a virtual trip to Mars to look for life. If solving puzzles and riddles is your thing, give our space themed escape room a go! Spaceship Aurora promises extraterrestrial experiences for both young and old!
5. Salmon Center Gildeskal
Knowledge center for aquaculture. Guiding in our display center with a lecture about the salmon industry. See the salmon in our 360-degrees aquarium (closed until sept. during maintenance). Boat-trip to a sea-farm must be pre-booked due to capacity. Open monday-friday 10-15, or by appointment.
6. Vitensenter Nordland
Opens spring 2021! At Vitensenter Nordland you will find exciting activities, experiments, and interactive installations for the whole family. During weekends and school holidays, they have a varied program, and they also organize summer schools, science clubs, birthday parties, and other events.
