Norwegian Petroleum Museum

Opening Times

Norsk Oljemuseum (1 Sept 2018 - 31 May 2019)
Day	Times
Monday - Saturday	10:00	- 16:00
Sunday	10:00	- 18:00

Norsk Oljemuseum (1 June 2019 - 31 Aug 2019)
Day	Times
Monday - Sunday	10:00	- 19:00

About

The Norwegian Petroleum museum (Norsk Oljemuseum) is a museum for everyone. Its exhibits explain how oil and gas are created, discovered and produced, and what they are used for. The museum also provides information about technological advances and the way petroleum influences Norwegian society.

The exhibits
Original objects, models, film and interactive exhibits illustrate everything from everyday life offshore to technology and dramatic incidents. The exhibit “North Sea Divers” is a new exhibition about the pioneer-divers in the North Sea. Interactive stations, films and texts explain the challenging work the divers had.

3D movie
In the cinema, the 3D movie “Petropolis” is shown all day. Here you can experience scary dinosaurs and technological adventures told in a humoristic and engaging way. The exhibitions are texted in English as well as Norwegian and all the films are in English. Activity sheets for children and activities for youngsters throughout the exhibitions. Try the Catastrophe room and rescue chute – if you dare!

Museum shop and food options
Museum shop with interesting gifts for young and elderly as a memento of your visit to the museum. Something which expands your knowledge of oil and gas, or simply something you like. Museum café Bølgen & Moi serves delicious light meals in their restaurant with a seaview.

Closed 24, 25, 31 Dec and 1 Jan

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Recent Reviews:

22brunob
Turin, Italy
Trip Type:
Couples
Very interesting
Monday, 13th May 2019
We have opportunity to visit the museum and was a great experience. In fact you can see the history of the petrol in the Nord sea. Nice miniatures of the equipment and interesting movies Read full review
thebellyisreal
London, United Kingdom
Interesting
Wednesday, 15th May 2019
I was caught by surprise with this museum. It was incredibly insightful and interactive. Good for all members of the family Read full review
A9889
London, United Kingdom
Trip Type:
Couples
Interesting museum
Saturday, 18th May 2019
We really enjoyed our visit to this museum, which is located in central Stavanger. It gives a really interesting history of the area and Norway’s oil industry. We learned a lot. Good for kids too. At... Read full review

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Guide Prices

Ticket Type	Ticket Tariff
Adults	NOK120.00 tickets
Children	NOK60.00 admission
Family 2 adults & 3 children	NOK300.00 tickets
Senior/Student	NOK60.00 admission

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Map & Directions

Map Link

Facilities

Activities

activities for children
Guided tour
indoors
sights worth seeing

Conference facilities

exhibition area (sq m) - 100
max theatre seating capacity - 100
maximum classroom seating - 70
maximum in largest meeting room - 100
maximum number of conference participants - 100
number of meeting rooms - 2

Credit cards

American Express
BankAxept
Credit cards accepted
Diners Club
Eurocard
Maestro
MasterCard
Visa

Discounts

Culture Card
family discount
Fjord Pass
group discount
group prices
NAF
NAF Card
Show Your Card

Duration

2 hours

Food and drinks

coffee shop
dinner
International
local dishes
lunch
outside dining area
special location

General facilities

café
coach/truck parking
family friendly
guided tour of the establishment
international
other opening hours by agreement
parking place
playground
private pier
toilet

Intended audience

Adults
Bus and group events
Children
Educationalists
Family
Seniors
Youth

Language

English

Museums, Galleries and crafts

active sharing
geology
guided tour by appointment
museum
museum shop

Season

All-year

Special

city centre/downtown
fjord area

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