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Vitengarden (science farm) (Jærmuseet)
Kviavegen 99
4365 Nærbø
4365 Nærbø
47 77 60 20
Opening Times
| Season (17 Jan 2021 - 20 June 2021) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Friday | 10:00 | - 15:00 |
| Saturday | Closed | |
| Sunday | 12:00 | - 17:00 |
| Season (21 June 2021 - 15 Aug 2021) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Friday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
| Saturday | Closed | |
| Sunday | 12:00 | - 17:00 |
| Season (16 Aug 2021 - 22 Aug 2021) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Friday | 10:00 | - 15:00 |
| Saturday | Closed | |
| Sunday | 12:00 | - 17:00 |
About
Vitengarden is an exciting science centre and museum located in Nærbø and Jaeren, one of the largest agicultural areas in Norway. Interactive exhibitions outdoor and indoor lets you discover topics such as the agriculture, modern food production, energy, technology, science and nature. Here is also a museum farm with many different farm animals, and hay to jump and play in.
At Vitengarden, visitors are invoted to be active and to explore natural science and history in new and engaging ways. Where does our food come from –and how long to you have to ride a bicycle to get rid of the food you have eaten? Can you pack cheese faster than the robot? And how do you make to perfect biogas? And are you able to stand still in the hurricane? Explore this and much more at Vitengarden.
The exhibitions are both indoor and outdoor. Some of the most popular activities are the wind machine, the water experiments, the dark tunnel and the farm animals.
Vitengarden has also one of the largest collection of agricultural machinery in Norway. In one of the exhibitions, you can study over 30 different tractors – from the first that came to the country around 1910 to those that were produced in the 1960s.
In spring and summer, barbecues are available for the visitors. There is a cafè that serves warm and cold dishes, as well as refreshings drinks, ice creams and cakes.
Vitengarden is part of Jærmuseet, a regional museum for the municipalities Randaberg, Sola, Sandnes, Gjesdal, Klepp, Time and Hå. The museum was named “Museum of the Year 2009” in Norway and also received the European Micheletti Award 2009” for one of Europe’s best technology museums.
Access
Marked path from Ringvegen at Nærbø centre, south of Opstadvegen to the museum.
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Recent Reviews:
- arnebirkelandBryne, NorwayTrip Type:FamilyGreat activity center
Sunday, 13th May 2018Great center for activity and learning - especially in agriculture and other sciences. For the kids a lot of stuff to physical try and work with Read full review - A3000LBjohnhStavanger, NorwayTrip Type:Friends getawayInteractive, fun and educational for both young and old
Friday, 12th October 2018I've been to this "museum & science farm" several times as it offers great interactive exhibitions for both me, my friends and my nephews. You can easily spend hours here, having fun and at the same... Read full review - racheljA3904HQTananger, NorwayGreat experience with the familySaturday, 18th July 2020While I have been before, I forgot how much fun the kids have here. From the honking geese near the main entrance to the interactive exhibits inside there is something for all ages. Read full review
Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adults from 18 years | NOK140.00 admission |
| Children 4 - 17 | NOK75.00 admission |
| Family ticket Two adults and three children | NOK380.00 admission |
| Student | NOK75.00 admission |
One ticket is valid for all Jærmuseet's museums and Hå gamle Prestegard that day.
Facilities
General facilities
- outdoor parking - free
Museums, Galleries and crafts
- community centre
- exhibition
- museum shop
- permanent exhibitions
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