The Forest

Welcome to The Forest – Beautiful, enchanting, cleansing and mystical. Most of us have something particular in mind when we think of the forest

In our new experience, you will walk along trails that snake through the trees and pass over undulating terrain. Sit down in a quiet spot, listen to the music of the forest and watch the sun set over the lake. The Forest at the National Museum of Science and Technology is a place for experiences, for reflection and to just be. It is also a thought-provoking tale that asks questions and provides perspectives on how we can enable the forest to meet all the needs that we demand of it.

The exhibition explores our relationship with the forest. It takes you on a journey through seven different themes. From life in the forest and the benefits provided by trees, and the relationship between people’s well-being and the forest, to how we use it and the products that are made from the wood. All of this is tied to four different concepts: value, ownership, time and innovation.

Why The Forest?

At the heart of the forest, a new exhibition and experience is currently growing – one that explores the fascinating history of our forests, their role in today’s society and their importance to our collective futures. A forest is more than just trees and greenery; it is an arena in which political, economic, ecological and philosophical discussions have been conducted for centuries.

Our ambition for the exhibition is not to provide any concrete answers but to broaden the debate, to ask questions and to open up for a diverse range of perspectives. The National Museum of Science and Technology welcomes forest owners, researchers, activists and dreamers to discuss the significance and the influence of the forest.

We want to create a platform for dialogue and reflection. This is built upon a recognition of the complexity of the forest and its many values – from its biodiversity to its cultural significance and its role as a resource.

Regarding the question of the forest’s ability to continue to meet our needs, there is no clear answer, but the exhibition aims to raise awareness about issues concerning consumption, our relationship with the natural world and how the forest is to be used in the future.