Innovatum Science Center

About the museum

Innovatum Science Center is located on the Innovatum site in Trollhättan, in a large former industrial building by the locks (slussarna). The activity is part of Innovatum Science Park, run by the Innovatum Foundation. The foundation was established 25 years ago by the City of Trollhättan, Västra Götaland Region, Saab Automobile, Volvo Aero, Vattenfall, Skanska and the trade union Industrifacket Metall Norra Älvsborg.

The science centre aims to increase interest in and understanding of technology, natural science and the changes in industrial society by bringing people and technology, theory and practice, history and the future together. Across 4,200 square metres there are interactive stations, creative play areas and experiments, and visitors can either try things out themselves or stroll around at their own pace and take in information and history.

The exhibitions are divided into people, the earth and space. Themes include sustainability, life science and space. Around 80,000 visitors come each year. In the same area are the Saab Car Museum and the NOHAB smithy, and Innovatum also has a cultural heritage collection with a picture archive.

Highlights

• The exhibition Hållbarhet: The Change
• Life Science – explore the body
• The space exhibition with the Rymdcaféet (Space Café)
• Experimentskeppet (the experiment ship)
• 4,200 square metres of interactive stations
• Combined ticket with the Saab Car Museum

Permanent exhibitions

• Hållbarhet: The Change – Theme exhibition on sustainability.
• Life Science – Natural sciences, biology, chemistry and physics, focusing on the body and the periodic table.
• Rymd – A journey into space, to infinity and the unknown.

Operated by

Stiftelsen Innovatum

Admission & discounts

Children aged 0–2 have free admission. Adults on weekdays SEK 150 (20 years and older).

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator
• Accessible restroom
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: not available
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The left entrance door has an automatic door opener. Induction loops are available in the meeting rooms Magneten and Caleido. A lift serves the second floor; some exhibition stations are not accessible by wheelchair, and the reception desk is high. Spacious accessible toilets with changing tables are located at the entrance and in the Experimentskeppet. A nursing and rest room is at the left entrance to the Experimentskeppet. Guide dogs and assistance dogs are allowed throughout the building. The staff do not use sign language. The environment may feel stressful for people who are sensitive to stimuli; weekday afternoons are often calmer.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Hands-on stations
• Baby changing facilities
• Playground / play area
• Kids’ birthday parties

Interactive stations and creative play areas for the whole family; themed children's parties can be booked.

Getting there & parking

Follow the Innovatum signs from the E45, take Lasarettsvägen to the roundabout with the lock gates and turn left after about 150 metres.

Amenities & dining

• Restaurant: not available
• Museum shop

Light fika, pan pizzas and sweets are sold at the reception at weekends. Packed lunches may be eaten in the sustainability café and the Rymdcaféet; microwave ovens are available. Shop.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Corporate events

Meeting rooms (Magneten, Caleido) and children's parties.

Plan your visit