Amongst the most unique tourist places in Stavanger is the Norwegian Petroleum Museum. Stavanger gained popularity due to the presence of petroleum in the region, and this museum tells the story of how it was found. The museum overlooks the harbour, and has been designed in a way such that it resembles numerous oil storage drums on an oil rig.
Upon your visit here, you can see numerous exhibitions that showcase how the offshore petroleum operations have given birth to the most important industry in Norway. You can also see how oil and gas are formed, in addition to learning about how the resources are found below the seabed, how the drilling and production of petroleum is conducted and much more. Children can also visit this museum, and watch different films, in addition to indulging in various fun-filled activities.
Location: Kjeringholmen 1a, 4006 Stavanger, Norway
Timing: 10:00 a.m. to 06:00 p.m.
Entry fee: INR 640 to INR 1300 approximately