Image: WISDOME at Visualiseringscenter, Norrköping, https://visualiseringscenter.se/besok/#justnu, 24 August 2026.

If you ever happen to be in the Swedish city of Norrköping (about two hours South-West of Stockholm), I can really recommend that you visit Visualiseringscenter C (Visualisation center).

Situated in the heart of Norrköping, Visualiseringscenter offers a fascinating mix of science, technology and hands-on discovery. Visitors can explore interactive exhibitions and learning environments covering subjects such as space, the human body, criminology and the city itself.

The highlight is WISDOME, a spectacular immersive dome theatre where science is presented in 360-degree 3D. Instead of simply watching a film, you feel as though you are travelling through space, exploring the microscopic world of life or witnessing the history of the Moon landings. Shows such as Once Upon the Moon and Chemistry of Life turn complex scientific ideas into memorable visual experiences. Most viewings are in Swedish language, but headphones are available to have the shows translated into English while viewing them.

We watched the shows Once Upon the Moon and VAST Junior – A space journey for kids. Both were nothing short of amazing. The latter was a show specifically for children aged 5 to 12 and our preschooler loved flying past the moon and over the surface of Mars which is exactly what watching a screening about space feels like in the WISDOME. I went back later to also watch a show about AI, AI – An Immersive Journey into the Future, which was very exciting too. The movie explained clearly how AI works as well as its limitations, making clear that while AI can be perform well at many tasks, it does not understand these tasks and their purpose like humans do. Flying through the model of a neural network used to train an AI was also an unforgettable experience.

For anyone interested in science, the centre is especially exciting because it connects cutting-edge research with curiosity and imagination. Visualisation makes things that are normally impossible to see—whether incredibly small or unimaginably distant—accessible and understandable.

My favourite exhibition piece – apart from the WISDOME – were a 3D – model showing all planets of our solar system as well as the larger moons of the gas giants. The details on the surface of the models was amazing. Another highlight were the models of some vital human organs obtained through computer tomography which showed lots of details and explanations about the functions of the different organ parts.

All in all, I can really recommend a visit, especially with children at preschool and school age. Almost forgot to mention that there is a space-themed playroom where kids can dress up as astronauts. So, really worth a visit!