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Energy

in the time of climate crisis

Explore the history of energy in Norway in this interactive exhibition, and learn more about challenges and issues related to energy. The exhibition takes you on a journey from the past through modern times, and into the future.

The exhibition begins with the waterwheel and the steam engine – two things that illustrate the difference between renewable and fossil energy sources. Learn more about nuclear power, solar power, wind power, and other energy sources that are currently under development.

Discover how energy has been an indispensable driver for the development and growth of society, and what challenges we face in modern times. How can we harness energy in a more sustainable manner?

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Suitable for all ages

1st floor (map)

The exhibition

Young girl and boy looking at an exhibition poster with an adult

Interactive oracle

We are in the middle of an energy crisis. What does the future hold? What will the energy mix look like in 200 years? Our interactive oracle provides insight into a near and not-so-near future.

Did you know that...

The light from the Sun takes 8 minutes and 20 seconds to reach the Earth?

One hour of solar energy is enough to supply the world's energy needs for an entire year?

Solar panels have become 80% cheaper from 2010 to 2020?

The largest wind turbine in the world can produce enough energy for approximately 16,000 households?

The first functional solar cells were developed in 1954?

of the energy in a typical single-family home goes to heating!

of Norway's energy production comes from hydropower!

The fossil wall in the new energy exhibition at The Norwegian Museum of Science and Technology

The fossil wall

The fossil wall is 14 meters long, full of stories and objects to discover.

The fossil wall in the new energy exhibition at The Norwegian Museum of Science and Technology

Make your own power!

Can you charge your mobile phone by using only your own strength?

Behind the exhibition

Woman restoring an old fuel pump

Restoring an old fuel pump

A photographer shoots an exhibition object in a studio

Photographing an object for the exhibition

Historical steam engine

James Watts steam engine

Main corporate partner

Equinor is a corporate partner of the Norwegian Museum of Science and Technology, and main sponsor of Oslo Science Center.

Other partnerships

The Norwegian Museum of Science and Technology

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Kjelsåsveien 143
0491 Oslo
Org. nr.: 979676832

Tel: 22 79 60 00

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