Norwegian Museum of Science and Technology — Attraction in Oslo

The good: Lots of content about different topics. Be ready to come in early and spend a whole day, or otherwise you won't be able to see everything. Therefore good bang for the buck. There are other museums in Oslo that cost almost the same and are tiny in comparison Where else can you experience playing a real theremin? The music section has devices you don't typically imagine when thinking about instruments.

The not-so-good: The bicycles section was a bit disappointing. Because it was explicitly mentioned on the museum maps I expected something besides a few vintage bikes. For some sections (for example medicine) there are English texts available through a QR code. If the effort of translating them is already made, why make it more complicated for visitors? They could be printed and displayed together with the Norwegian texts, there was enough empty space on the walls. In the medicine section there are some pseudotherapies like acupuncture which are shown next to real, evidence-based, methods. There should be a clearer separation between what works and what's based on magic. The top floor exhibition about IT is organised in a very inconsistent way, not by topic nor chronological order. The whole thing about the sticks, profiles, suggested routes and final "voting" space should be redesigned from scratch or be removed. UX of the screens in the IT exhibition is very poor. To say a few things: if the Norwegian text fits in one screen but the English text doesn't, the text is clipped and there is no scroll possibility. The headings often don't correspond at all to the content of the section. Navigating between pictures and text is clumsy. The screens often lag. Other than that there is a nice variety of tech stuff which is interesting to see.

The bad: Most/all tables and chairs in the café are dirty and sticky. Yikes. The museum's website is quite messy. Often links from the English page switch to the Norwegian version or are just broken. Many noisy children, probably better to visit when they...

I don't even know where to begin! This amazing place has it all! We were expecting a fly-by visit to tick it off our Oslo museum list and ended up staying for several hours.

If you have young kids and want to take the family on an incredible day out, this is a must-do. I barely took any pictures, it was that much fun.

The museum takes you on an evolutionary journey through various technologies, including sound, vision, medical, transportation etc. Not only can kids learn so much about how our technology has evolved through time, there is so much for them to enjoy and interact with. It's educational, and fun.

They even have actual planes and a train on the top floor of the museum! Even I turned into a kid seeing various gaming consoles I played with displayed there.

This place boasts a canteen, gift shop, several restrooms, and lockers to store your coats and bags. Each section is as exciting as the next one. It's a facinating journey that everyone should experience, no matter how young or old you are.

If you're visiting Oslo, set a day aside to explore this one! You...

The Norwegian Museum of Science and Technology (Teknisk Museum) is a part of Oslo called Kjelsås that could be reached from the city centre by train, tram and bus. In the modern building are exhibitions on science and technology that are focused on several topics. On the ground floor is presented the development of different means of transport (cars, railway), the technology used in entertainment, the science of musical instruments, and the history of medicine as well as industry. Many showcases are supplemented by interactive panels that allow one to learn more about the subject. Furthermore, it is possible to have a conversation with artificial intelligence on selected topics. In the basement are interactive workshops and exhibitions related to technology, physics, chemistry and medicine. These through the play can teach one interesting issue related to these branches of science. They are prepared for visitors of every age providing entertainment and knowledge.

In the museum is a lot of places to rest and relax, including a restaurant providing a...