# The Norwegian Museum of Science and Technology – Schools and Kindergartens > Detailed overview of educational programmes at the Norwegian Museum of Science and Technology in Oslo, for kindergartens, primary schools and upper secondary schools. Programmes cover curriculum goals in science, mathematics, social studies, Norwegian, arts and crafts, history and technology. Main page: [https://www.tekniskmuseum.no/en/skole](https://www.tekniskmuseum.no/en/skole) --- ## Practical Information Educational programmes are offered Tuesday to Friday. Groups may book a maximum of one programme per day. Please arrive at the reception at least 10 minutes before the scheduled start – late arrival may result in a shortened or cancelled session. A fee may be charged for no-shows without sufficient notice. School and kindergarten groups benefit from reduced admission rates compared to standard ticket prices. Teachers enter free. Schools and kindergartens may pay by card or cash on arrival, or request an invoice (requires a purchase order number and invoice address). See the [tickets page](https://www.tekniskmuseum.no/en/tickets) for current prices. Advance booking is not required if your class wishes to visit the museum without a booked educational programme – simply arrive during opening hours. For questions or requests for adapted programmes: telephone +47 22 79 60 00, or use the contact form on the website. ## Rules During the Visit The same rules that apply at school also apply at the museum: show consideration for others, use an indoor voice, do not run, and do not touch objects behind barriers. Lunch breaks may be taken in the café, near the reception or outside the museum entrance – food and drinks are not permitted inside the exhibitions. Teachers must accompany groups visiting the museum shop. --- ## Educational Programmes by Age Group ### Kindergarten (ages 5–6) [https://www.tekniskmuseum.no/en/skole/barnehage](https://www.tekniskmuseum.no/en/skole/barnehage) Designed for the youngest visitors, with a sensory and play-based approach to technology and natural science. ### Lower Primary – Years 1–2 [https://www.tekniskmuseum.no/en/skole/1-2-trinn](https://www.tekniskmuseum.no/en/skole/1-2-trinn) ### Lower Primary – Years 3–4 [https://www.tekniskmuseum.no/en/skole/3-4-trinn](https://www.tekniskmuseum.no/en/skole/3-4-trinn) ### Upper Primary – Years 5–7 [https://www.tekniskmuseum.no/en/skole/5-7-trinn](https://www.tekniskmuseum.no/en/skole/5-7-trinn) ### Lower Secondary – Years 8–10 [https://www.tekniskmuseum.no/en/skole/8-10-trinn](https://www.tekniskmuseum.no/en/skole/8-10-trinn) ### Upper Secondary – Years 11–13 [https://www.tekniskmuseum.no/en/skole/vgs-vo-trinn](https://www.tekniskmuseum.no/en/skole/vgs-vo-trinn) ### Teacher Training Courses [https://www.tekniskmuseum.no/en/skole/laererkurs](https://www.tekniskmuseum.no/en/skole/laererkurs) Full-day courses and seminars for teachers, including programming and science education methodology. --- ## Learning Trails [https://www.tekniskmuseum.no/en/skole/laeringsloyper](https://www.tekniskmuseum.no/en/skole/laeringsloyper) Self-guided activity trails that pupils can follow while exploring the museum independently. Adapted to different year groups and covering topics such as energy, industry, technology, transport, mathematics and medicine. A great alternative or supplement to a booked educational programme. ## The Talent Centre in Science [https://www.tekniskmuseum.no/en/oslo-science-centre/talentsenteret](https://www.tekniskmuseum.no/en/oslo-science-centre/talentsenteret) An interdisciplinary in-depth programme for pupils in years 5–10 with strong potential in science and mathematics. Teaching goes beyond the standard curriculum and is designed for pupils who want additional academic challenges. ## super:bit [https://www.tekniskmuseum.no/en/super-bit](https://www.tekniskmuseum.no/en/super-bit) A technology and programming programme for pupils, using a practical and creative approach with tools such as the micro:bit. The museum also offers teacher training courses in programming for primary and upper secondary schools. --- ## Classroom and Home Experiments Short, free experiments that pupils can carry out in the classroom or at home – no museum visit required: - [Make a bath bomb](https://www.tekniskmuseum.no/en/skole/badebombe) – acid/base reaction, suitable from preschool to year 4 - [What is steam?](https://www.tekniskmuseum.no/en/skole/hva-er-damp) – the role of steam in the industrial revolution, suitable from year 5 to upper secondary - [Red cabbage – acid and base](https://www.tekniskmuseum.no/en/skole/rodkal) – pH experiment, suitable for years 5–7 --- ## Further Resources - [Oslo Science Centre](https://www.tekniskmuseum.no/en/oslo-science-centre): Interactive science centre included in the museum ticket, relevant for school visits. - [Exhibitions](https://www.tekniskmuseum.no/llms-exhibitions-en.txt): Detailed overview of the museum's permanent exhibitions, useful for planning curriculum-related content. - [Accessibility](https://www.tekniskmuseum.no/en/the-museum/tilgjengelighet): Information for groups with specific accessibility requirements. - [Getting Here](https://www.tekniskmuseum.no/en/the-museum/finnveien): Transport and practical information for school groups.