The Glacier Museum (Norsk Bremuseum) in Fjærland, Norway, has unveiled a new upgrade to its climate exhibition, delivered by Sarner International.
Sarner’s relationship with the museum began 35 years ago, when we designed and installed the inaugural exhibition.
The latest exhibition upgrades, designed and installed by Sarner, integrate the latest scientific findings, examining the negative consequences of man-made climate change and presenting stark projections for the future if no action is taken.
Designed to be universally accessible, the upgraded exhibition relies on minimal text and visual storytelling to deliver an emotional and engaging journey. The visual language is deliberately clean and modern, aligning with the exhibition’s theme - offering a vision of a future where science, technology, and nature coexist in balance. Through thoughtful spatial design and contemporary presentation, the exhibition evokes a strong sense of both urgency and optimism, encouraging visitors to reflect, feel, and act.
The upgrade sees the museum’s climate story reimagined through a dynamic, two-part experience;
The first half, titled "Changing Climate - From Past to Future", explores the history of Earth’s climate in a timed, immersive sequence. Visitors are taken on a journey through time, from the formation of the atmosphere five billion years ago to periods where natural climate changes led to both much warmer and much colder conditions than we experience today.
The second half focuses on the climate changes we are already facing today, and the future of our planet. Visitors experience the consequences of climate change and encounter the challenges humanity must confront - but they are also left with a message of hope: a better future is possible if we change our habits. The experience culminates with a moving film narrated by Sir David Attenborough, celebrating the diversity of life on Earth"
The new upgrades successfully retain much of the original scenic and lighting elements, but the exhibition is now enhanced with large-scale projections, multi-screen installations, lighting effects, and graphic environments.
A key focus of the project was sustainability, with the aim of sensitively repurposing elements of the original exhibition wherever possible, breathing new life into original features while minimising waste.
Working within the museum’s iconic building designed by renowned architect Sverre Fehn - with its distinctive angled walls and curved spaces - presented challenges. However, these architectural features were embraced as opportunities, with projections and scenic elements carefully integrated to not only respect but actively enhance the impact of the original design, creating a powerful visitor experience.