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Kon-Tiki Museum, Oslo

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Dedicated to one of Norway's most well-known pioneering spirits, Kon-Tiki Museum displays the vessels, artifacts, and personal effects of Thor Heyerdahl. Heyerdahl famously set sail in 1947 on a raft from South America and traveled to Polynesia in order to reinforce his theory about pre-Columbian island colonization. Visit the museum to see the Kon-Tiki craft used on this excursion, as well as other reed boats Heyerdahl employed on later expeditions. Wander the different exhibits focused on Heyerdahl's life, his vessels, and the life and culture of the islands he visited. Don't miss the collection of more than 8,000 books--a tribute to Heyerdahl's prolific career as a scientist, researcher, and writer. Plan to see Kon-Tiki Museum and other attractions that appeal to you using our Oslo itinerary builder.
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  • Thor Heyerdahl is a great antropologist and his trip to Polinesia is a breakthrough. I'm really happy to see this place after watching the movie Kon Tiki. You're gonna love this place. Nothing like an...  more »
  • This is a great museum which contains the original ships, the Kon Tiki and the Ra II, of explorer Thor Heyerdahl. The ships are larger than I expected, but still impressive to think of the voyages the...  more »
  • It collects the experiences of Kon Tiki and Ra of Thor. People who like the deeds nautical and navigation, it is essential to visit this Museum, by the way very well exposed. You see quickly
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  • Museum is good to spend some time if the weather is bad and you're interested in the adventures of Thor Heyerdahl. There's some things to see, a lot to read and some movies to watch. Staff was helpful and sold us tickets for the ferry back to Oslo for less than you pay directly on the Ship.
  • Interesting museum dedicated to the adventures of Thor Heyerdahl. Beginning with a rafting trip across the pacific, starting in South America, he assembled a team of adventurers who proved it is possible that a balsa wood raft could make its way across the ocean. In the past this well known story but less well known these days. The museum houses multiple rafts and describes real life adventures.
  • Well put together, informative and interesting museum in a nice location close to other museums. There's a bit of a bus ride to get there. School classes enter for free. Very pleasant and helpful staff.
  • This was more interesting than i thought it would be and part of the triangle of museums near the ferry pier. It proves that it is possible to sail from Peru to the Easter Islands on a raft made of balsa wood. I couldn't do it, but i love the spirit of adventure.
  • Pretty good collection of things in this little Museum..easily accessible by public transport...If planning to visit more than 1 museum you better buy Oslo pass...which lets you in all the neighboring museums for free.
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