Things to do in Eastern Norway, Eastern Norway: The Best Science Museums

Museum of science and technology (Teknisk museum) is the national museum for technology, industry, science and medicine. The museum hosts over 100 interactive installations and 25 permanent and temporary exhibitions about energy, oil, industry, medicine, airplanes, cars and trains. Oslo Science Cente is a place for curious minds. Explore natural science and technological principles in the areas of energy, physical phenomena, the body, mathematics and the universe. The Robot Centre and The Planetarium are both found here. The National Museum of Medicine explains how people's lives have changed over the last 150 years through improvements in public health, medicine and healthcare. The museum is integrated in the Museum of Science and Technology. The museum cafe serves Italian and Greek specialties, hot dogs, coffee, ice cream and cakes. Remember to visit the museum shop for fun and surprising gifts and souvenirs.

The childrens favorite place to visit, lots of activities. DuVerden Maritime Museum + Science Centre is a vibrant venue with activities for young and old. The centre has created a link between the area's rich maritime history and future-oriented education as well as industrial development. The spectacular building houses exhibitions and installations. The objective is to stimulate interest in maritime history, science and technology through interactive communication methods - especially for children and young people. Consequently, learning through playing and experimenting is essential when visiting DuVerden. The centre has its own amphitheatre, which seats fifty people, and is used for 3D films. The weather turntable illustrates weather in a new way. Spin it as hard as you can, and a fan will produce a storm strength wind. We also have a big toy for the big boys: Our ship bridge simulator lets you control a ship and you can navigate up the river to Skien or out on to the fiord. Welcome to a great experience!

Our bodies have more than 35,000 billion cells with different tasks that helps us stay healthy. Mostly, the cells function properly, but occasionally things go wrong. Through fun and interactive technology, you will be able to see how cancer develops, how different diagnoses require different prevention and treatment, test your skills as a surgeon and learn about amazing cancer breakthroughs.

Engineerium is an interactive technology and science center located at Fornebu in Baerum, just outside Oslo. Learn more about the history of the Aker companies and the adventure of oil and gas in Norway. Explore science phenomena in theory and real life, models of big platforms and tiny pieces of equipment. Play and learn about different energy sources, and test your knowledge among our 37 interactive installations. Use us for everything from school visits, family outings and birthday parties to team buldings and marketing events! Our second floor holds conference facilities, including seven meeting room and is available for events and meetings. The bus stop Fornebuparken is just outside the building, and there is a parking garage in our basement. See our website for opening hours.

Slemmestad Geology Centre was built up with assistance from the Palaeontological Museum and opened in 1994. Fossils, species of rock and minerals from the surrounding area are arranged in display cases. A model illustrates the bedrock in Slemmestad and the neighbourhood. The timescales and terms that are used in geology are described on wallcharts. In addition, the Centre has a considerable collection of books and maps. The Geology Centre is intended to provide information to everyone who is interested in geology - school classes, the local population, tourists and the many amateur and professional geologists that visit Royken each year. The former Sack Factory in Slemmestad houses the Geology Centre, the Cement Museum and the Public Library. Brochures that give more information about the many interesting geological walks in the area may be purchased in the library.