All science & technology museums and attractions to visit in Oslo

Oslo (Norway) has some interesting places to visit if you are interested in science and technology. Below we list all 13 museums and attractions related to science and technology in Oslo for you to visit.

Are you into science and technology and are you looking for the best science museums to visit in Oslo? These are the ones:

  1. Viking Ship Museum1

    Viking Ship Museum

     Oslo
    Please note that the Viking Ship Museum will be temporarily closed for renovations from September 2021 until 2025/2026. This is an important piece of information for tourists planning to visit the museum during this period.
  2. Fram Museum2

    Fram Museum

     Oslo
    The Fram Museum, located in Oslo, Norway, is a museum dedicated to the history of Norwegian polar exploration. It is situated on the peninsula of Bygdøy, an area that is also home to several other museums. The museum was inaugurated on May 20, 1936, and it pays tribute to Norwegian polar exploration and three notable Norwegian polar explorers – Fridtjof Nansen, Otto Sverdrup, and Roald Amundsen.
  3. Kon-Tiki Museum3

    Kon-Tiki Museum

     Oslo
    The Kon-Tiki Museum in Oslo is a privately owned and operated institution that houses a collection of vessels and artifacts. These items were used or brought back from the numerous expeditions conducted by the renowned explorer Thor Heyerdahl (1914–2002). The museum provides a unique opportunity to delve into the world of maritime exploration and understand the historical significance of these expeditions.
  4. Norwegian Maritime Museum4

    Norwegian Maritime Museum

     Oslo
    The Norwegian Maritime Museum is situated in a prime location at Bygdøynesveien on the Bygdøy peninsula. This location is on the western side of Oslo, the capital city of Norway. The museum's location is easily accessible and offers a scenic view of the surrounding area.
  5. Norwegian Museum of Science and Technology5

    Norwegian Museum of Science and Technology

     Oslo
    The Norwegian Museum of Science and Technology, located in Oslo, serves as the national museum for industry, science, technology, and medicine. It provides a comprehensive insight into the country's industrial history and advancements in various scientific fields.
  6. Oslo Tramway Museum6

    Oslo Tramway Museum

     Oslo
    Sporveismuseet Vognhall 5, also known as the Oslo Tramway Museum, is a transport museum situated in the Majorstuen area of Oslo. The museum exhibits a collection of preserved metro trains, trams, buses, and trolleybuses that have served the city over the years. This provides a unique opportunity for visitors to explore the city's public transportation history.
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    The Viking Planet

     Oslo
    The Viking Planet is a unique digital museum experience with two locations in Norway, one in Oslo and the other in Haugesund. These museums offer a unique insight into the world of the Vikings, using advanced technology to bring history to life.
  8. Labour Museum8

    Labour Museum

     Oslo
    The Labour Museum, also known as Arbeidermuseet, is situated in Sagveien 28, Sagene, Oslo. It is a part of the Oslo Museum, which is a collection of museums that showcase the history and culture of the city. The Labour Museum is centrally located in an area that was crucial to the industrialization of Norway in the 1840s.
  9. M314 Alta9

    M314 Alta

     Oslo
  10. The Fire Museum10

    The Fire Museum

     Oslo
    The Fire Museum in Oslo is open to the public every Wednesday from 11 am to 2 pm. This provides an opportunity for visitors to explore the museum's collection of vintage fire engines and equipment, and learn about the history of firefighting in Oslo.
  11. Norwegian Telecom Museum11

    Norwegian Telecom Museum

     Oslo
    The Norwegian Telecom Museum had a nationwide presence, with exhibitions and collections in several locations across the country. These locations included Oslo, Stavanger, Jeløy, Kristiansand, Lier, Lærdal, Lødingen, Sørvågen, Tromsø and Trondheim. This wide distribution allowed the museum to reach a larger audience and provide a more comprehensive view of Norway's telecommunications history.
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    National Museum of Medicine

     Oslo
    The museum contains lots of documents, equipment, photographs, books and pictures documenting the development of modern medicine.
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    Kreftforeningens Vitensenter

     Oslo