Dalénium

About the museum

Dalénium has its origins in the idea of a technology cottage in the spirit of Gustaf Dalén, a place where children's and young people's curiosity and desire to create have room. Dalén, an inventor and Nobel Prize laureate in physics, was born in Stenstorp, and when the Dalén Museum opened in 1996 the idea grew of an experimental environment for children and young people next to the museum.

In 1999 the non-profit association Dalénium Science Center was formed. The former Forum building and an old police station were rebuilt and extended, and the result was an exhibition hall of about 700 square metres. The science centre opened to the public on 19 May 2001 and was inaugurated the same year by Crown Princess Victoria. The activities are still run by the association without profit motive, with a board that has experience from schools, business, municipalities and the voluntary sector.

The idea is to awaken interest in mathematics, science and technology, mainly among children and young people but also among adults. The exhibition is based on stations where visitors can test, build and explore for themselves, including with water and wind, a construction section, a climbing wall and VR. Experiment shows are held on the Science Stage (Vetenskapsscenen), and the house also has a permanent exhibition of Oscar Reuterswärd's impossible figures in watercolour. School classes and preschool groups can book educational programmes that follow the curricula.

Highlights

• Interactive experiment stations in physics, chemistry, technology and mathematics
• The Science Stage with shows included in the admission
• Water and wind stations and a construction section for the youngest
• Oscar Reuterswärd's impossible figures in watercolour
• Escape activity with Apollo 13 for groups

Permanent exhibitions

• Science centerutställningen – Interactive stations where visitors test, build and explore physics, chemistry, technology and mathematics.
• Oscars omöjliga figurer – Oscar Reuterswärd's watercolour paintings of impossible figures, spread through the premises.

Founded

2001

Operated by

Dalénium Science Center (ideell förening)

Admission & discounts

Admission is paid on site at the till. Gift vouchers for admission and annual passes can be bought on site. The café and shop can be visited without admission.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator
• Accessible restroom
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

Ground-level entrance and a lift to all floors. Adapted for wheelchairs and pushchairs, with an accessible toilet near the entrance. Pets are not allowed, but guide and assistance dogs are welcome.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Hands-on stations
• Stroller-friendly
• Kids’ birthday parties

For the whole family: water and wind stations, a construction section and a fishing boat for the youngest, and a climbing wall, VR and puzzling challenges for older children. Children's parties (from age 5, 2 hours) and family parties can be booked.

Getting there & parking

Dalénium is in the centre of Stenstorp, between Falköping and Skövde. From the station, follow Rådhusgatan northwards.

Amenities & dining

• Café
• Restaurant: not available
• Museum shop

A small café with fika, coffee, simpler lunch dishes that can be heated in the microwave, and ice cream in summer. On the upper floor there are seats for packed lunches brought from home (no microwave). Restaurant Estelle is within walking distance.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Corporate events

Up to 158 guests.

The hall holds up to 158 people, with a stage and technical equipment. The whole house can be booked for larger events, and companies and groups can book, among other things, an escape activity and evening visits. Children's parties and family parties can be booked.

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