All industrial & heritage museums to visit in Oslo

Explore the impact of industry on society at 6 industrial heritage museums in Oslo. These museums showcase the history of manufacturing, technology, and labor.

Are you curious about the history of industry and innovation? These are the top industrial heritage museums in Oslo:

  1. Norwegian Museum of Science and Technology1

    Norwegian Museum of Science and Technology

     Oslo
    The Norwegian Museum of Science and Technology, located in Oslo, serves as the national museum for industry, science, technology, and medicine. It provides a comprehensive insight into the country's industrial history and advancements in various scientific fields.
  2. Oslo Tramway Museum2

    Oslo Tramway Museum

     Oslo
    Sporveismuseet Vognhall 5, also known as the Oslo Tramway Museum, is a transport museum situated in the Majorstuen area of Oslo. The museum exhibits a collection of preserved metro trains, trams, buses, and trolleybuses that have served the city over the years. This provides a unique opportunity for visitors to explore the city's public transportation history.
  3. Labour Museum3

    Labour Museum

     Oslo
    The Labour Museum, also known as Arbeidermuseet, is situated in Sagveien 28, Sagene, Oslo. It is a part of the Oslo Museum, which is a collection of museums that showcase the history and culture of the city. The Labour Museum is centrally located in an area that was crucial to the industrialization of Norway in the 1840s.
  4. The Fire Museum4

    The Fire Museum

     Oslo
    The Fire Museum in Oslo is open to the public every Wednesday from 11 am to 2 pm. This provides an opportunity for visitors to explore the museum's collection of vintage fire engines and equipment, and learn about the history of firefighting in Oslo.
  5. Norwegian Telecom Museum5

    Norwegian Telecom Museum

     Oslo
    The Norwegian Telecom Museum had a nationwide presence, with exhibitions and collections in several locations across the country. These locations included Oslo, Stavanger, Jeløy, Kristiansand, Lier, Lærdal, Lødingen, Sørvågen, Tromsø and Trondheim. This wide distribution allowed the museum to reach a larger audience and provide a more comprehensive view of Norway's telecommunications history.
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    National Museum of Medicine

     Oslo
    The museum contains lots of documents, equipment, photographs, books and pictures documenting the development of modern medicine.