The exhibitions at Norsk Oljemuseum/Norwegian Petroleum Museum in Stavanger give you insight into how offshore operations have become Norway’s most important industry. While exploring the exhibitions, you will understand more of this industry; how oil and gas are formed, how resources beneath the seabed are found, and how drilling and production are conducted. They also cover the big climate challenge posed by greenhouse gas emissions and global warming.

Exhibits present the technological advances made by this sector, and how oil revenue has affected Norwegian society. Original objects, models, films and interactive exhibits convey the history of petroleum operations on the Norwegian continental shelf.

Make sure to see the museum film “Oilkid” – a film about growing up in times of change.

Children and youngsters will find many activities at the museum; the rescue chute, catastrophe room, interactive games and a play platform for the little ones where they can slide, play and climb.
The whole family can participate in a picture quiz to find details in the exhibitions.

You can find Norsk Oljemuseum/Norwegian Petroleum Museum in the Stavanger city center, close to “Vågen”/the harbor.

We recommend parking at Jorenholmen.

The museum is open all year
Opening hours

1. June – 31. August – every day 10-19.
2. September – 31. May – Monday-Saturday 10.00-16.00, Sunday 10.00-18.00

At Christmas, the museum is closed on 24, 25, 31 December and 1 January.
At Easter, the museum is closed on Good Friday and Easter Sunday.
Closed 17 May.