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FUTURUM 2050 - An exhibition about the future

FUTURUM 2050 - An exhibition about the future

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FUTURUM is an exhibition about how we can approach a low-emission society as we move towards 2050. Research groups at NTNU and external partners present examples from their own work related to climate change, and transitions towards a more sustainable future.

The exhibition focuses on 4 main themes:

  • Climate change and the energy system
  • Sustainable nature both on land and at sea
  • The city of the future
  • Sustainable lifestyle

The exhibition presents a possible world in 2050 in an easy and engaging way, and share tips on how to live sustainably, figure out how big a carbon footprint you and your family leave, and learn of how insects can become food for both humans and animals.

Opening hours and tickets

Opening hours and tickets

Tuesday - Friday: 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday - Sunday: 11 am - 4 pm

The Museum Shop is in addition open on Mondays, 10 am - 16 pm

Ringve Botanical Garden is always open

The Church Under the Street

Opening hours on public holidays

Content

Map that shows possible climate changes in Trondheim.

Climate Change in Trondheim

What will climate change mean for Trondheim? In this section, you find out what the city would look like if the water level rose, and we experienced climate-related downpours.
Picture of flowers growing wild by a city street.

Urban Biodiversity 2050

Why is it of paramount importance to conserve biodiversity, also in the cities? How do we increase it? Learn of how you can join the effort.
Picture of a wooden house under construction.

The Micro House

This is a model of Ola Ravn's micro house from the documentary film "Off the Grid". The model is built on a 1:10 scale and has functioning solar cells and a water collection system.
Picture from the exhibition showing a mirror and fabric samples.

The Future Consumer

What does the future of clothes shopping look like? How will we wear and dispose of clothes in 2050? We challenge you to question your own relationship with clothes and share your thoughts on how the clothing industry can and should look like in the future.
Drawing of a wooden house under construction.

Movie: «Off the Grid»

How we choose to live in the future is crucial for the outcome of the climate crisis. Our houses become more and more advanced, comfortable and futuristic, but should we rather be down scaling and simplifying – to save the planet?
Drawing of a letter adressed to 'a person in 2050'.

The Time Wall

Go through the time tunnel and arrive in the future, 2050. If you turn back, you will arrive in the past, 2024. In the role play “Talk through time” you take place on different sides of a wall and talk to each other about what the past and the future is like.
Image of several white maggots crawling on a carrot.

Crunchy Critters

Have you tried eating insects? These small superheroes are good both for you and the planet. Insects are considered delicacies many places in the world, and Invertapro believe that by 2050, they will be a natural part of our diet in Norway. Here, we show you why and how!
Image of plastic waste of different kind caught in a fishing net.

A World of Plastic

Plastic is a human made material that dissolves to micro plastic in nature. This creates challenges for humans and animals alike. How can we help make sure that plastic does not end up in nature? At the sorting station, you learn more about what types of plastic our everyday objects are made from.
Drawing in shades of green showing a man working on a sewing machine and a woman holding a finished shirt.

The Power of Us

Follow Anne’s journey towards a more sustainable future and start your own by scanning a QR-code. Here, you can measure your own carbon footprint and figure out what motivates you to change your own habits.