Science & Technology Museums in Norway
Technology museums, science centers, transport and industrial museums – hands-on and interactive.
Vestland (20)
Akershus (16)
Trøndelag (16)
Rogaland (14)
Nordland (11)
Agder (9)
Buskerud (9)
Troms (9)
Innlandet (8)
Møre og Romsdal (8)
Vestfold (8)
Oslo (6)
Telemark (5)
Finnmark (4)
Østfold (4)
Svalbard (1)
Science & Technology Museums in Norway: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 148 science and technology museums in Norway, spread across 16 counties and 120 towns and cities. Most of them are in Vestland (20), Akershus (16), and Trøndelag (16).
At the city level, Bergen (6), Oslo (6), and Horten (3) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several science and technology museums in a single day.
6 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs NOK 125 at the median, and the middle half charge between NOK 100 and NOK 155.
24 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 65 offer dedicated programs for families, and 76 have a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.
Top 10 science and technology museums in Norway
The best-known science and technology museums in Norway
FrammuseetPeople · Oslo
BlaafarveværketTechnology · Åmot
Norsk jernbanemuseumTechnology · Hamar
Norsk Maritimt MuseumTechnology · Oslo
Preus museumArt · Horten
Norsk OljemuseumTechnology · Stavanger
MarinemuseetHistory · Horten
Hadeland GlassverkTechnology · Jevnaker
Tungenes fyrTechnology · Randaberg
HvalfangstmuseetTechnology · Sandefjord
Science and technology museums in Norway with free admission
Science and technology museums in Norway with programs for families
- FrammuseetPeople · Oslo
- BlaafarveværketTechnology · Åmot
- Norsk jernbanemuseumTechnology · Hamar
- Norsk Maritimt MuseumTechnology · Oslo
- Norsk OljemuseumTechnology · Stavanger
- Hadeland GlassverkTechnology · Jevnaker
HurtigrutemuseetTechnology · Stokmarknes
KrøderbanenTechnology · Krøderen
Norsk LuftfartsmuseumTechnology · Bodø
Bergens Tekniske MuseumTechnology · Bergen
Wheelchair-accessible science and technology museums in Norway
- Norsk Maritimt MuseumTechnology · Oslo
- Preus museumArt · Horten
- Norsk OljemuseumTechnology · Stavanger
- HvalfangstmuseetTechnology · Sandefjord
- Norsk LuftfartsmuseumTechnology · Bodø
Norsk Teknisk MuseumTechnology · Oslo
Bergens SjøfartsmuseumTechnology · Bergen
Norsk IndustriarbeidermuseumTechnology · Rjukan
LommedalsbanenTechnology · Lommedalen
Norges FiskerimuseumTechnology · Bergen
By county
Cities with the most museums
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Frequently asked questions
How many science and technology museums are there in Norway?
Our directory currently lists 148 science and technology museums in Norway across 120 towns and cities.
What are the best-known science and technology museums in Norway?
Some of the best known are Frammuseet, Blaafarveværket, Norsk jernbanemuseum, Norsk Maritimt Museum, and Preus museum.
Which science and technology museums in Norway offer free admission?
6 museums are free to visit – for example Hadeland Glassverk, Rjukanbanen, Norsk vegmuseum, and Mjøssamlingene.
Which science and technology museums in Norway are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 17 are open, such as Frammuseet, Norsk Oljemuseum, and Hurtigrutemuseet.
Which science and technology museums in Norway are wheelchair accessible?
24 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Norsk Maritimt Museum, Preus museum, and Norsk Oljemuseum. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit science and technology museums in Norway?
A regular adult ticket costs NOK 125 at the median, with prices ranging from NOK 25 to NOK 400. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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