Jøssingfjord Vitenmuseum
Science museum (vitenmuseum) at the innermost end of Jøssingfjord in Sokndal, on geology, mining and the Altmark incident, on the former industrial site of Titania.
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About the museum
Jøssingfjord Vitenmuseum lies at the innermost end of Jøssingfjord in Sokndal municipality, on the historic industrial area of the mining company Titania. The museum is run by Dalane folkemuseum and is the only science museum in the country that looks at the connection between geology and mining.
The starting point is Dalane's unique geology: the bare mountains between Egersund and Flekkefjord consist of the rare rock type anorthosite, which has influenced both settlement and business for several hundred years. The exhibitions show how nature, people and technology are connected, and they are intended in particular to spark the interest of children and young people in science subjects (realfag) through interactive games and activities.
The Nedre Helleren power station from 1908 is part of the museum and shows that industry was established early in the fjord. The museum also highlights the fascinating wartime history of Jøssingfjord and the Altmark incident. Café Dråben has a view over the fjord and the buildings below Helleren.
Highlights
- The only science museum in the country on geology and mining
- Interactive games and activities for children and young people
- Nedre Helleren power station from 1908
- Jøssingfjord's wartime history and the Altmark incident
- Café Dråben with a view over the fjord
Permanent exhibition
- Geologi og bergverk i Dalane – Exhibition on anorthosite, mining and the connection between nature, people and technology in Dalane.
- Operated by
- Dalane folkemuseum
Admission & discounts
| Adults | NOK 120 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | NOK 90Seniors (honnør) and students |
| Children & teens | NOK 65free up to age 3 · Children aged 4 to 17; children aged 0 to 3 have free admission. |
| Seniors | NOK 90Concession ticket (honnør). |
| Students & apprentices | NOK 90 |
| Families | NOK 305Two adults and two children. |
| Annual pass, adult | NOK 400 |
| Annual pass, child | NOK 200 |
| Annual pass, seniors (honnør) | NOK 200 |
| Annual pass, student | NOK 200 |
| Annual pass, family | NOK 1,000 |
The cinema is included in the standard ticket.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The museum is well equipped for wheelchair users.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 3 |
|---|---|
| Family ticket | NOK 305 · Two adults and two children. |
- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
The exhibitions have interactive games and activities intended to spark the interest of children and young people in science subjects.
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
Parking outside the museum; motorhome parking follows the signs.
The museum lies at the innermost end of Jøssingfjord in Sokndal municipality, reached from county road 44 at the head of the valley.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
Café Dråben follows the museum's opening hours, and you do not need a museum ticket to visit the café.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| School programs | yes |
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