2047 Science Center

What 2047 Science Center does

2047 Science Center (legal name: Stiftelsen Framtidsmuseet i Dalarna) is a Swedish non-profit foundation headquartered in Borlänge, Sweden. Founded on November 30, 1986 as Sweden's first science center, it operates an interactive exhibition with approximately 60 hands-on stations spanning physics, biology, chemistry, astronomy, mathematics, and technology, alongside the Ljungbergsplanetariet, a 38-seat dome planetarium under a 7.3-meter spherical screen running Digistar 7 software. The center serves approximately 50,000 general visitors, nearly 20,000 students through school programs, and around 1,500 teachers via professional development annually, operating under formal municipal contracts with Borlänge (which acts as the main sponsor and huvudman) and Falun.

Core educational technology includes LEGO Education materials (Spike Essential, Spike Prime, WeDo 2), the inquiry-based NTA (Naturvetenskap och Teknik för Alla) school development framework for curriculum-aligned instruction from preschool through high school, and beginner programming tools such as Scratch and Micro:bit. Project-based learning extends the offering through Eco Loco (a hybrid roleplay/digital sustainability game), Modern Mines (VR-based mining education delivered in partnership with nine other Swedish science centers), MACHO (a January 2025-December 2027 Sweden-Norway cross-border initiative on gender equality in technology), and Science Dalatour (mobile programming workshops reaching additional Dalarna municipalities including Rättvik, Gagnef, Leksand, Säter, Hedemora, and Avesta). Industrial and academic partners include SSAB, Borlänge Energi, and Högskolan Dalarna.

Revenue is generated through general admission fees (children 100 SEK, adults 140 SEK, seniors/students 100 SEK), annual passes (400 SEK individual, 1000 SEK family of four), fee-based programs for non-municipal schools, café and on-site retail sales, and birthday party packages. Borlänge and Falun municipal schools receive free or subsidized programming under contract. Substantial supplementary funding comes from grants and partnerships including Allmänna Arvsfonden, Sparbanken Bergslagen, Leksands Sparbank, Interreg Sverige-Norge, Europeiska regionala utvecklingsfonden (ERUF), Swedish Mining Innovation, Energimyndigheten, Region Dalarna, Länsstyrelsen Dalarna, and Ljungbergsfonden.

Name

2047 Science Center

Legal name

Stiftelsen Framtidsmuseet i Dalarna

Website

https://2047.nu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

2047 Science Center is a Swedish non-profit foundation operating Sweden's first science center in Borlänge, delivering interactive exhibitions, a dome planetarium, STEM school programs, and teacher training to roughly 50,000 visitors, 20,000 students, and 1,500 teachers annually under municipal contracts with Borlänge and Falun.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Science Education Services

NAICS

Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (7121)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Science & Technology Museums (THAJADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Science & STEM Instruction (School-Delivered) (EDAJAFAH), Lab & Science Virtual Labs (Chemistry, Biology, Physics) (EDAFAJAE), STEM & Coding Learning Centers (Robotics, Programming, Engineering) (EDANAHAF)

Keywords

• Science education
• Interactive exhibits
• School programs
• Planetarium services
• STEM learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Borlänge

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. General Admission / Entrance Fees: The center charges entrance fees to the general public. Regular admission: children (100 SEK), adults (140 SEK), seniors/students (100 SEK). Annual passes also sold at 400 SEK (single) and 1000 SEK (4-person family). School groups during term time have separate pricing.
2. School Programs and Visits: Fee-based school programs for non-municipal schools: experiment environment entry at 30 SEK per student, planetarium at 1000 SEK per group (max 38), school programs at 1500 SEK (up to 26 students) or 2500 SEK (27-32 students). Municipal schools in Borlänge and Falun receive free or subsidized programs under municipal contracts.
3. Café and Shop Sales: On-site café serving coffee, baked goods, ice cream, and light refreshments. Retail shop selling science-themed toys, puzzles, and decorative items.
4. Birthday Parties (Barnkalas): Birthday party packages offered at the science center, including basic fee of 300 SEK plus entry fees, with activities in the experiment environment.
5. Government and Project Grants: Core funding from Borlänge municipality as the main sponsor (huvudman). Additional project-based grants from Allmänna Arvsfonden, Sparbanken Bergslagen, Region Dalarna, Länsstyrelsen Dalarna, Interreg Sverige-Norge, Swedish Mining Innovation, Energimyndigheten, and Ljungbergsfonden.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

2047 Science Center operates a public science center with interactive exhibits (Experimentmiljö), a dome planetarium (Ljungbergsplanetariet), and curriculum-aligned educational programs for schools and teachers. The center delivers hands-on STEM experiences, LEGO robotics workshops, school visits, teacher training (NTA), and project-based initiatives (Eco Loco, Modern Mines, Science Dalatour, MACHO) to students, teachers, families, and industry partners across Dalarna.

Product overview

2047 Science Center is a hands-on science center and knowledge arena in Borlänge, Sweden—originally founded as Framtidsmuseet in 1986, making it Sweden's first science center. The offering consists of a core interactive experiment environment with approximately 60 stations, the Ljungbergsplanetariet dome planetarium, and an extensive portfolio of educational programs and projects. School programs span preschool through high school, covering natural sciences, technology, mathematics, and programming, aligned with Swedish curriculum standards. Teacher training includes workshops on programming tools (Scratch, LEGO Spike, Micro:bit), outdoor pedagogy, and NTA (Science and Technology for All) coordination. The center also organizes competitive programs including First LEGO League, Robotkampen, Teknikmässan, and Forskarfredag, plus project-based initiatives such as Eco Loco (sustainable transition game), Modern Mines (VR mining education), Science Dalatour (mobile programming education), MACHO (gender equality in tech), and Ung förändringskraft (youth climate power). Seasonal offerings include summer vacation programs and Tinkering Club/Camp activities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ljungbergsplanetariet: The planetarium at 2047 Science Center, recently upgraded with Digistar 7 software and new projectors, offering planetarium films and guided programs.
• Experimentmiljö

Products and services

• Experimentmiljö (Experiment Environment) Interactive science exhibition with approximately 60 hands-on stations covering physics, biology, chemistry, mathematics, and technology, including an interactive climbing wall, binary number learning stations, sound/olfactory exhibits, and a robot named Abbe. Open to general public visitors and school groups.
• Ljungbergsplanetariet (Ljungberg's Planetarium) Dome planetarium with 38 seats and a 7.3-meter spherical screen showing films and guided programs about the solar system, galaxies, and space science. Runs Digistar 7 software and hosts both public shows and school group sessions.
• Sommarlov (Summer Vacation Program) Seasonal summer program (June 15 - August 15) featuring electric shows, experiment environment, electric car driving (Eldorado), LEGO robotics workshops, and planetarium shows, marketed to families and visiting children during school summer holidays.
• Skolprogram (School Programs) Educational programs for preschool through high school covering natural sciences, technology, mathematics, and programming, aligned with Swedish curriculum standards (Lgr22/Lpfö18). Delivered both on-site at the science center and off-site at schools and industry facilities.
• Lärarfortbildning (Teacher Training) Continuing education programs for teachers and educators in natural sciences and technology, including workshops on outdoor pedagogy, Scratch, LEGO Spike, and Micro:bit. Serves approximately 1,500 teachers annually under municipal contracts and paid offerings.
• NTA Skolutveckling (NTA School Development) NTA (Science and Technology for All) program serving as municipal coordinator for Borlänge and Falun, providing teaching materials, experiment kits, and teacher development for preschool and grundskola within the national NTA framework.
• Barnkalas (Children's Birthday Parties) Birthday party packages for children from age 6 featuring access to the experiment environment, available Saturdays or weekdays. Includes a basic fee of 300 SEK plus entry fees per participant.
• Tinkering Club Weekly after-school club for children interested in programming robots, building with LEGO, electrical connections, and creative making, held on Tuesdays at the Falun satellite location.
• Tinkering Camp Multi-day camp for children up to 18 years featuring robotics, LEGO building, and electrical projects, offered in collaboration with LF Dalarna.
• First LEGO League Challenge International robotics competition for students where teams build and program LEGO robots to solve themed missions.
• First LEGO League Explore Introductory robotics program for younger students combining robot building with research presentations.
• Robotkampen (Robot Battle)

Quantifiable outcome

• ~50,000 general public visitors annually
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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API docs

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Vitensenteret InnlandetmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Norwegian science center partner in the MACHO project (2025-2027), collaborating with 2047 Science Center and Borlänge municipality to reduce gender segregation in tech and industry through interactive, mobile experiences for youth.
• Borlänge kommuncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBorlänge municipality is the main sponsor (huvudman) of 2047 Science Center and holds a formal school contract. The municipality also collaborates on specific programs such as the electric car park (Eldorado) with Borlänge Energi and study visits to municipal facilities like Bäckelund power plant.
• Falu kommuncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFalun municipality holds a formal school contract with 2047 Science Center covering all school stages, providing cost-free subject-integrated programs, teacher meetings, and pedagogical activities for municipal schools.
• Högskolan DalarnamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHögskolan Dalarna (University of Dalarna) collaborates with 2047 Science Center on the ForskarFredag event and participates in the board of Stiftelsen Framtidsmuseet. Maria Jansdotter Samuelsson from Högskolan Dalarna serves as a board member.
• Borlänge EnergimajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBorlänge Energi is a key collaboration partner, co-sponsoring the electric car park Eldorado, the energy challenges (Skrutt och Wattis), study visits to Bäckelund power plant, and school programs related to energy and sustainability.
• SSABmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSSAB collaborates with 2047 Science Center on school programs including study visits for grade 7 students to the Borlänge steel plant, learning about manufacturing processes and industrial careers. SSAB also partners on the SSAB Mattekluring competition for local schools.
• Technichus Science CentermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead co-organizer with 2047 Science Center of the Modern Mines project, creating VR experiences and educational programs about mining and the circular economy across 9 Swedish science centers.
• Navet Science CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Modern Mines project, one of 9 science centers collaborating on VR environments and educational programs about mining, sustainability, and geology.
• Innovatum Science CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Modern Mines project, one of 9 science centers collaborating on VR environments and educational programs about mining, sustainability, and geology.
• BegripsamminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccessibility organization partner in the Eco Loco project, ensuring the game tool is accessible and comprehensible for diverse users.
• Föreningen Svenska Science CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational association of Swedish science centers, participating in the Eco Loco project for dissemination and collaboration across the Swedish science center network.
• Visit DalarnaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject partner in Resurseffektiva företag, representing the tourism industry and helping connect the initiative with businesses in the visitor economy sector.
• TeknikföretagenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association partner in Resurseffektiva företag, providing connections to the manufacturing industry sector for resource efficiency training and boot camps.
• IUC DalarnaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBosse Lilja from IUC Dalarna serves as a board member of Stiftelsen Framtidsmuseet, representing the industrial competence center network in Dalarna.
• NordlominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompetition host for Skolhackathon 2025, providing venue support and sponsorship for the Dalarna final of the student innovation competition.
• Ung Företagsamhet DalarnaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner in organizing Skolhackathon in Dalarna, providing teacher training and Minecraft Education resources for the student innovation competition.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Curiosum Science Center: Science center at Umeå University with interactive exhibits and STEM school programs. Comparable as a university-affiliated Swedish science center serving both families and K-12 school groups in a regional hub.
• Tom Tits Experiment: Swedish science center in Södertälje operating interactive science exhibits, school programs, and educational activities. Directly comparable as a peer Swedish science center with similar STEM education mission, family visitor programming, and school outreach focus.
• Navet Science Center: Science center in Borås with interactive experiments and educational programs for schools and the public. Direct peer as a mid-sized Swedish science center collaborating on Modern Mines and similar STEM education initiatives.
• Innovatum Science Center: Science center in Trollhättan with exhibitions, school programs, and STEM educational activities. Direct peer as another Swedish science center partner in the Modern Mines network and broader Föreningen Svenska Science Center association.
• Vitensenteret Innlandet: Norwegian science center partner in the MACHO cross-border project. Comparable as a Nordic regional science center with interactive exhibits and school programs, providing a cross-border peer for partnership and methodology benchmarking.
• Technichus Science Center: Science center in Sundsvall/Örnsköldsvik, Sweden, with interactive experiments, school programs, and family exhibits. Direct peer: a regional Swedish science center collaborating with 2047 on the Modern Mines project, serving a similar rural/regional catchment.

Broad incumbents

• Universeum: Largest public science center in Scandinavia, located in Gothenburg, with extensive exhibitions, aquarium, and school programming. Comparable in core mission (science exhibits + school programs) but operates at significantly larger scale and serves a major metro area.
• Tekniska museet: National Swedish museum of technology and science in Stockholm offering exhibitions and school programs. Broader incumbent peer: a larger, more diversified science/technology museum competing for national school-trip itineraries and tourist visitors.

Regional players

• Barnens Hus / Kreativum: Science center in Karlshamn, southern Sweden, focused on experiments and STEM activities for children. Regional peer operating a similar interactive, experiment-based concept for children and schools but in a different Swedish region.

Others

• Forskarhjälpen / NTA Skolutveckling: National NTA (Naturvetenskap och Teknik för Alla) program in Sweden providing school development materials and teacher training. Comparable as 2047 acts as NTA coordinator for Borlänge and Falun; the national NTA organization represents the framework and network the center operates within.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

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