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From Noah's Ark to the Double Helix
The development of new scientific methods and improved scientific equipment has gradually produced new understanding and knowledge about the history of the Earth. Join us in the Ark – on a journey in the world of science.
Gain an insight into the systematics of the animal kingdom and dating of archaeological material. What can body shape, size, head and teeth tell us about the way animals live? What can fossils and archaeological artefacts reveal about life on Earth and about human cultural development and adaptation?
Family Gatherings
Where do humans come from? Did you know that we share 98.5% of our genes with chimpanzees? Learn about the human genealogical tree and anthropoids' development as well as the modern human's migration from Africa.
Who invented tools and discovered the fire? When did humans start using symbols? When did humans first come to Norway, and what can gene testing reveal about the local inhabitants’ descent?
Diving Deep
Jump into the water! About life in the sea and archaeological findings in the Trondheim’s fjord.
The oldest part of the former marine exhibitions has been kept, and an old friend greets you from the roof – the giant octopus. Here you may also look at marine organisms from our scientific collections.
The sea and the beach zone are artistically and fairytale-like presented in a separate ”hands-on” corner. The beach zone also has an environmental aspect – pollution.
Here you may touch, take a close look at and ponder. Be environmental detectives and find the elements that should not be in the sea.
