Tromsø Norway Polar Night

The Polar Museum

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(2.7K) · History museum in Tromso, Norway
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Our permanent exhibitions deal with sealing, overwintering, polar expeditions and the cultural history of Svalbard. The former boathouse houses …

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Jan 26, 2025
The museum is good but takes less than an hour to go round. The displays depict a lot of hunting so not for the squeamish, also a lot of information on Norwegian pole expeditionsFull review by Dave T
Jan 24, 2025
I love this museum!! Second time in Tromso and visited this place again!! Interesting history of exploration of the N/S Poles. Love the top floor story too about Nansen’s journeyFull review by lindajean5707
Jan 12, 2025
We loved the Polar Museum! It was small but packed with interesting exhibits and artefacts. It was super interesting to read about the explorers and all that they endured to reach the North Pole. I…Full review by Jemimagold
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hi,how much is the entrance fees?
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Sorry but I can’t remember how much it was to go in but it must have been cheap . It’s definitely worth a visit, lots to see over a few floors, lots about hunting but it’s a culture thing. Go …
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Sorry but I can’t remember how much it was to go in but it must have been cheap . It’s definitely worth a visit, lots to see over a few floors, lots about hunting but it’s a culture thing. Go and enjoy it !
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Answer by Robert W · Feb 15, 2024
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Hello there! Does somebody if this museum is duitable for children? Regards, marc
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Should be fine. It depends how old they are.
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Hello, We are going to be in Tromso on Sunday, June 26. Will you be open? How far are you from the cruise ship port …
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Hello, We are going to be in Tromso on Sunday, June 26. Will you be open? How far are you from the cruise ship port (Emerald Princess). Thanks!
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It was open during Christmas Day, so I expect it will be open. And yes, it is 15 by walk from the port.
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Hello, We are going to be in Tromso on Sunday, June 26. Will you be open? How far are you from the cruise ship port …
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Hello, We are going to be in Tromso on Sunday, June 26. Will you be open? How far are you from the cruise ship port (Emerald Princess).
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Museum well located on the sea front within easy walking distance of city centre and Information Centre
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Where abouts in tromso is The Polar museum located we are staying at the Clarion Hotel Aurora is it walking distance
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It's 5 minutes walk from the hotel by the harbour.
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