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Photo collections

at The Norwegian Museum of Science and Technology

The Norwegian Museum of Science and Technology 's photo collections consist of two independent collections, the museum's own collection and DEXTRA Photo.

Altogether, the collections consist of around  2.65 million photographs documenting Norwegian technological, scientific and industrial activities from the mid-19th century to the present day, in addition to other cultural-historical photography. The museum also has film and audio material related to these subject areas.

The collection is partly built up through gifts from private individuals and partners, and partly generated at the museum through documentation projects and exhibitions.


Explore The Norwegian Museum of Science and Technology 's photo collections

Photography company in the collection

Image use

All digitized images can be used free of charge for any purpose in the resolution that can be downloaded from the Digital Museum or the museum's own websites. The user is responsible for complying with obligations such as privacy and the photographer's right to respectful reproduction.

All photos must be credited with the photographer's name and owning institution, as follows:

Photo: Photographer's name/DEXTRA Photo, The Norwegian Museum of Science and Technology .

In the event of non-crediting, NOK 1,000 + VAT will be invoiced. per picture.

If you want a higher resolution, we are happy to digitize. Digitization and other image processing are invoiced for each hour started at NOK 850 (+VAT).

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Questions about the photo collections?

The museum has many photographs that have not been digitized. You can see these in the library's reading room. This email address is protected from programs that collect email addresses. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  to arrange an appointment, and for general inquiries or requests about the use of photographs.

For large/comprehensive assignments, NOK 1,000 (+VAT) is invoiced for each hour started. 

Even Attramadal

Orders, image searches, photo collections
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Arne B. Langleite

Photo history and photo collections
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Collaboration partners

Sparebankstiftelsen DnB, logo
The Cultural Council, logo
The National Library, logo
Norwegian Folk Museum, logo

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