Model of the heart

Biology and Medicine

From micro-organisms to the human body, major breakthroughs in biology are offering us unique insights into the great wonders of the tiny world.

Our exhibition

For many people their life expectancy is much longer and their quality of life much improved, thanks to the growth of our understanding of medicine.

Over a series of exhibits we explore the history of medicine and take a look at some major breakthroughs including the discovery of penicillin and the first heart transplant. Many of our great medicinal discoveries have come not only from the lab, but also from observing animals in the wild. Often our fellow creatures have beat us to it.

Illustrative art of chemistry

Learn more about Biology

Biology is the scientific study of life. It is a natural science with a broad scope but has several unifying themes that tie it together as a single, coherent field. For instance, all organisms are made up of cells that process hereditary information encoded in genes, which can be transmitted to future generations.

Another major theme is evolution, which explains the unity and diversity of life.

Energy processing is also important to life as it allows organisms to move, grow, and reproduce. Finally, all organisms are able to regulate their own internal environments.

Man looking at something with a microscope. Wikipedia

Guided tours

There are guided tours of the museum that leave every hour. These tours are 70 NOK per person and include a handy printed guide of the museum.

If you would like to organise a guided tour for your group of 6 or more people, please contact us to arrange the tour.

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