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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)

Opening hours

The exhibition

Ung jente og gutt kikker på en utstillingsplakat sammen med en voksen

Interactive oracle

We are in the midst of an energy crisis. What does the future hold? What does 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!

Fossilveggen i den nye energiutstillingen på Teknisk museum

The fossil wall

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

Fossilveggen i den nye energiutstillingen på Teknisk museum

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 Norwegian Museum of Science and Technology, and main sponsor of Oslo Science Center.

    Other partnerships

    Avfall Norge logo
    Biogass Norge Logo
    Gasum logo

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