About the Norwegian Museum of Science and Technology
The Norwegian Museum of Science and Technology (Norsk Teknisk Museum, also known as Teknisk Museum) is Oslo's uncontested number one museum for families with children. Located in Kjelsås in northern Oslo — about 20 minutes from the city centre by tram — this enormous museum fills an entire day with interactive wonder. It is one of Norway's most visited museums and routinely rated the very best children's attraction in Oslo by visitors from around the world.
The museum spans the full breadth of human technological achievement: electricity and energy, transport through the ages, Norwegian oil and gas history, communications and computing, industrial machinery, and a superb dedicated children's zone packed with hands-on experiments. The in-house planetarium offers spectacular shows about space and the universe, adding another dimension to the visit. Few Oslo museums match the sheer breadth and depth of engagement the Teknisk Museum offers to curious minds of all ages.
Interactive is the key word here: this is not a museum where you walk quietly past glass cases. Children (and adults) get to push, pull, climb, experiment, and discover at almost every turn. The electricity and physics exhibits are particularly outstanding, with live demonstrations and experiments that make abstract concepts tangible and thrilling. If you are visiting Oslo with children, the Norwegian Museum of Science and Technology should be at the very top of your list.
What to See: Highlights
- Extensive interactive science experiments and demonstrations
- Electricity and energy exhibits with live demonstrations
- Norwegian oil and gas history galleries
- Transport through the ages — cars, trains, aviation
- Hands-on children's activity zone (all ages)
- In-house planetarium with space shows
- Industrial machinery and engineering history
- Communications and computing exhibitions
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Booking online is recommended, especially on weekends and during school holidays when this family favourite gets very busy. Secure your tickets to avoid disappointment.
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✓ Yes — the Norwegian Museum of Science and Technology is included with the Oslo Pass. At ~180 NOK per adult, including it in your Oslo Pass makes excellent value, particularly for families spending a full day here.
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Visitors consistently describe the Norwegian Museum of Science and Technology as a revelation for family travel in Oslo. Unlike many museums where children must be kept quiet and hands must stay away from exhibits, Teknisk Museum actively invites interaction. The entire philosophy of the museum is discovery through doing — and it delivers brilliantly.
The children's zone is exceptional: thoughtfully designed activities for toddlers through to teenagers, with enough variety that different age groups can be engaged simultaneously. The electricity demonstrations, where visitors can safely experience static electricity and see physics come alive, are a perennial favourite. The oil and gas galleries, which explain how Norway transformed itself into one of the world's wealthiest nations through North Sea petroleum, are unexpectedly fascinating for older children and adults.
The planetarium adds a spectacular finale: settle back in the comfortable seats and let the immersive star show transport you from Oslo's northern suburbs to the farthest reaches of the known universe. Shows run regularly throughout the day and are available in English.
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Getting to the Norwegian Museum of Science and Technology
The museum is in Kjelsås in northern Oslo, approximately 20 minutes from the city centre. Tram lines 11 and 12 run directly to the Kjelsås stop, right outside the museum. Both lines depart from Majorstuen and pass through several central stops. The Oslo Pass covers tram travel.
By car, the museum has parking available. The journey from central Oslo takes approximately 15 minutes by car.
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In our view, yes — and visitor reviews consistently agree. The Norwegian Museum of Science and Technology (Teknisk Museum) offers more hands-on, age-appropriate activities for children than any other Oslo museum. The interactive exhibits, children's zone, and planetarium make it a full-day experience that children genuinely love rather than merely tolerate.
Excellent for all ages from toddlers to adults. The dedicated children's zone works well for ages 2–8, the interactive science exhibits for ages 6 and up, and the oil & gas, transport, and computing galleries for older children and adults. The planetarium suits ages 5+.
Yes — the museum is included with the Oslo Pass. This makes it exceptional value, especially for families: the Oslo Pass covers adult entry, public transport to and from Kjelsås by tram, and entry to dozens of other Oslo attractions.
Take tram 11 or 12 to the Kjelsås stop — approximately 20 minutes from Majorstuen, which is on the T-bane (metro). The Oslo Pass covers all public transport. By taxi or ride-share it is about 15 minutes from the city centre.
Yes — the museum has an on-site cafe serving hot meals, snacks, and beverages, making it practical for a full-day family visit without needing to leave the premises for lunch.
