The story of oil may not seem a compelling one, but this innovative museum makes it relevant as well as interesting.
A lively blend of science, technology, history, environment, and social concerns, the Norwegian Petroleum Museum sits above the harbor in a building that resembles a series of oil storage drums.
Graphic, audio, and interactive exhibits explore the geology of petroleum and explain why so much lies off the Norwegian Continental Shelf. They explain how these deposits are discovered, how they are recovered, and how they affect the Norwegian economy and society.
