Set sail into Norway's extraordinary seafaring history — polar expeditions, Viking voyages, and ocean adventures.
Norway's seafaring legacy is extraordinary, and Oslo's maritime museums bring it to life like nowhere else. The Fram Museum houses the actual polar exploration ship Fram — the strongest wooden vessel ever built, which sailed further north and south than any ship in history. Next door, the Kon-Tiki Museum preserves Thor Heyerdahl's legendary balsa wood raft that crossed the Pacific in 1947. The Norwegian Maritime Museum ties it all together with four floors exploring Norway's relationship with the sea from the Stone Age to today. All three museums sit side by side on the Bygdøy peninsula, making them an unmissable half-day trip.
Home to the polar ship Fram — the world's strongest wooden vessel. Step aboard and feel what it was like to sail to the ends of the Earth.
Preserves the original Kon-Tiki balsa raft that sailed 8,000 km across the Pacific in 1947, along with Heyerdahl's Ra II papyrus boat.
Four floors chronicling Norway's epic relationship with the sea, from Stone Age boats to modern shipping. Stunning fjord views from the upper floors.
Combine all three maritime museums in a guided tour. Expert guides connect the stories of polar heroes, ocean adventurers, and Viking seafarers.
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