Vitengarden (science farm)

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Jæren Museum is an architecturally interesting building, complete with an activity farm for children. There is a learning centre with interactive experiences in technology, landscape, building styles and methods, livestock etc.

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arnebirkeland
Bryne, Norway
Trip Type:
Family
Great activity center
Sunday, 13th May 2018
Great center for activity and learning - especially in agriculture and other sciences. For the kids a lot of stuff to physical try and work with Read full review
A3000LBjohnh
Stavanger, Norway
Trip Type:
Friends getaway
Interactive, fun and educational for both young and old
Friday, 12th October 2018
I've been to this "museum & science farm" several times as it offers great interactive exhibitions for both me, my friends and my nephews. You can easily spend hours here, having fun and at the same... Read full review
racheljA3904HQ
Tananger, Norway
Great experience with the family
Saturday, 18th July 2020
While I have been before, I forgot how much fun the kids have here. From the honking geese near the main entrance to the interactive exhibits inside there is something for all ages. Read full review

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maximum banquet seating - 200
maximum theatre seating - 84

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