The Polar Museum

About

Things to do in Tromsø

Why go

• Learn about the history of Tromsø
• Gateway to the Arctic
• Dive into the gripping history of legendary polar explorations and brave trappers

Must try

• Exhibits about Roald Amundsen and Fridtjof Nansen
• Stories of brave explorers
• Shows the tough lives of Arctic trappers
• Learn about historical polar expeditions
• Exhibits on seal and whale hunting

Pro tips

• Paper guide in English provided
• Located in a historic red wharf house from 1830
• Admission around £10

Good to know

• Some exhibit introductions lack English

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Rating

4.4 / 5 (4889 reviews)

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