What exactly is a science center?

Here you will experience and learn by experimenting yourself, whether you are a child or an adult.

A science center is defined as a popular science experience and learning center within mathematics, natural sciences and technology - where visitors learn by experimenting themselves.

Children and adults will be able to explore phenomena related to nature, the environment, health and technology through their own activities - and in collaboration with others.

Several science centers in Norway

Today there are 10 science centers around the country. ViteMeir will be a new science center when it is ready. The centers have much the same content, but are also focused on different themes. For example, VilVite in Bergen has more focus on the fisheries and oil industry, while Oslo Science Center (Technical Museum) has more focus on technology.

Before ViteMeir , "sustainable development" is the overarching profile. The environmental dimension is very important and is defined in five professional focus areas, abbreviated REINT.

This stands for resources, energy, brainstorming, nature and technology. Together, the fields will complement each other and open up to new ideas. ViteMeir wants to be an arena for the generation of ideas in addition to knowledge sharing.

Meant for everyone, including tourists

We want to have a lot of activity in the center every day. Then the use will be directed towards different target groups and utilized to its best advantage.  

On weekdays, the idea is that kindergartens, schools, educational institutions and businesses will be able to use the center. In the evenings and on weekends, it will be open to everyone - including travelers and tourists.

Renewing all the time

A science center is made up of different installations, but different themes. Some installations will be permanent, while some installations will be replaced and changed along the way. This can be based on the season, current events and focus in the local area, or similar.

The plan is that ViteMeir will use the local area in Kaupanger and have installations outside as well. This way, local forces will be involved and visitors will become better acquainted with our region.

The center aims to provide good synergies between research and education, public agencies and private business. This way, an arena for brainstorming between young people and various stakeholders can be created.

According to the plan, ViteMeir Get ready for the start of school in 2020.