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. Take a look at our Oslo visit planner to schedule your visit to Kon-Tiki Museum and learn about what else to see and do during your holiday.
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Favorite museum in Oslo. Tells the story of Thor Heyerdahl and his journeys on the oceans. Of course, the story has been told in books and on film, but at this museum you can see the actual boats...
Favorite museum in Oslo. Tells the story of Thor Heyerdahl and his journeys on the oceans. Of course, the story has been told in books and on film, but at this museum you can see the actual boats... more »
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Lovely museum and resting place for the infamous Kon Tiki which my father told me about when I was a child. He was so excited about Thor Heyerdahl’s voyage and we had the book at home. What an...
Lovely museum and resting place for the infamous Kon Tiki which my father told me about when I was a child. He was so excited about Thor Heyerdahl’s voyage and we had the book at home. What an... more »
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Great place to spend more than 1 hour..they also showcase the full.movie that got the Oscar. The ship is amazing and the theory and how they did it is amazing...6 great explorers. Worth to pay to see the ships. Part of the history ! There are two great museums nearby don't miss them !
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Amazing! Rarely do I walk into a museum without any idea of what I am getting myself into. This was an exception. The story is well-told. The museum is stocked. Exhibits are fascinating. How this all came to be is astounding and shocking and improbable (kon-tiki and the cultural bloom that emerged from it) and seeing it in one place really brings that home.
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