The museum holds the largest collection of artifacts related to the Norwegian telecommunications history.
It is home to a functioning steam engine from the 19th century that is periodically operated for demonstrations.
The collection includes the first Norwegian-built automobile, the Geijer from 1928.
The museum building itself is located in a former industrial zone in the Kjelsås district.
It houses an extensive collection of radio and television history, documenting Norway's transition to digital broadcasting.
The Norwegian Museum of Science and Technology houses the national collections covering industrial history, energy, oil, medicine, and aviation. The facility contains over 25 permanent exhibitions spanning 15,000 square meters of floor space. Key areas include the interactive 'Teknolab' and the 'I/O' exhibition, which explores the history of computing and the digital revolution. The museum maintains an extensive collection of historical vehicles, including early Norwegian-made automobiles and vintage aircraft. A dedicated medical history exhibition features historical surgical tools and diagnostic equipment. The site serves as a national center for documentation of Norwegian technological development from the industrial revolution to the present day. Visitors can engage with physics experiments and mechanical demonstrations throughout the galleries.
The central hall featuring the historical aircraft and large industrial machinery.
Download the museum app before arriving for self-guided thematic tours.
Prioritize the interactive laboratories if visiting with children to ensure time for hands-on activities.
Check the daily program at the entrance for live science demonstrations or guided tours scheduled for the day.
Attempting to see every single display in one visit, as the museum is vast and requires selective viewing to avoid fatigue.
Closed on Mondays throughout the year.
