Museum Stavanger

Museum Stavanger is a natural history museum in Stavanger, Norway, presenting exhibitions on zoology, geology, and climate change through interactive displays and scientific collections. The institution offers visitors multiple ways to explore natural science topics through hands-on experiences and curated specimens.

The museum opened on July 1, 2010, following a consolidation of several regional museums into a single comprehensive natural science center. This merger allowed the institution to combine local resources and create a stronger public offering for the area.

The Stone Garden displays local rock formations that visitors can touch and examine to understand Norwegian geology firsthand. This exhibition area creates a direct connection between people and the region's natural landscape.

The museum opens daily from 10:00 to 16:00, and visitors can join free guided tours of the Botanical Garden during summer months. English-speaking guides are available during these peak season tours to help visitors understand the plants and outdoor areas better.

The institution houses a collection of around six million scientific objects used by researchers from countries worldwide for their studies. This extensive collection makes the facility an important research hub that extends far beyond the local region.

Inception: July 1, 2010

Website: http://museumstavanger.no

GPS coordinates: 58.96648,5.72610

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:05