Kon-Tiki Museum Tours
The Kon-Tiki Museum is home to a variety of boats and other artifacts from the famous Thor Heyerdahl’s expeditions. Thor Heyerdahl is a Norwegian expeditionary and ethnographer who famously sailed by raft from South America to the Tuamotu Islands. The museum includes the very raft used during that expedition.
The museum also houses permanent exhibits on Ra, Tigris, Kon-Tiki, Fatu-Hiva, and Easter Island and even has a cave tour (that is 100 feet/30 meters in length) and an underwater exhibition with a life-size whale shark. For those who are not well acquainted with Norway’s topographical landscape, there is a recommended widescreen film that takes the viewer on an aerial tour of the country’s coastline and settlements.
Once you’ve soaked in all the exhibits the museum has to offer, the restaurant offers a lunch menu which includes authentic Norwegian cuisine, including the highly recommend Kon-Tiki Fish Casserole and Tapas buffet.
Practical Info
The museum is located at Bygdøy near the Oslo city center, close to the Oslo Fjord, affording tourists a wonderful view of the bay.
The Kon-Tiki Museum also happens to be located near other museums on the Bygdoy Peninsula, such as the Fram Museum and the Norwegian Maritime Museum.
It is easily accessible by bus, which runs every 15 minutes. During the summer months you can also catch a ferry to the museum that departs from the harbor in front of the City Hall. There is also parking available on site.
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- Enjoy entrance to Oslo's Kon-Tiki Museum, dedicated to the sea expeditions of Norwegian explorer Thor Heyerdahl. The museum is home to Heyerdahl's balsa wood Kon-Tiki raft, which he used to sail from Peru to Polynesia in 1947, as well as numerous other exhibits. See artifacts relating to Heyerdahl's visits to Easter Island, marvel at the stunning craftsmanship of the RA—the first ship to sail under a United Nations flag—and learn about one of Norway's most legendary figures. Your attraction ticket includes a noon showing of the Oscar-winning Kon-Tiki documentary film.
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Kon-Tiki Museum Entrance Ticket
- Enjoy entrance to Oslo's Kon-Tiki Museum, dedicated to the sea expeditions of Norwegian explorer Thor Heyerdahl. The museum is home to Heyerdahl's balsa wood Kon-Tiki raft, which he used to sail from Peru to Polynesia in 1947, as well as numerous other exhibits. See artifacts relating to Heyerdahl's visits to Easter Island, marvel at the stunning craftsmanship of the RA—the first ship to sail under a United Nations flag—and learn about one of Norway's most legendary figures. Your attraction ticket includes a noon showing of the Oscar-winning Kon-Tiki documentary film.
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Oslo City Tour, Including the Fram Museum or Kon-Tiki Museum
- See the Norwegian capital’s historical and architectural highlights on a 4-hour city tour of Oslo. Traveling by luxury coach, visit Vigeland Park and stop for photos at Holmenkollen Ski Jump while listening to insightful commentary from a guide. Enjoy your choice between a visit to either the Fram Museum or Kon-Tiki Museum, and return to central Oslo by boat or coach, depending on the season.
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Private Oslo 6-Hour Walking Tour with Kon-Tiki Museum
- Enjoy personalized attention and plenty of chances to ask questions on this private, 6-hour walking tour in Oslo. Add a visit to the Kon-Tiki museum to the comprehensive tour, during which your guide will teach you about Norwegian history, culture, and architecture. Pickup and drop-off at your Oslo accommodations included.
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All-Inclusive Oslo City Tour: Vigeland Park, Fram Museum or Kon-Tiki Museum, and the Viking Ship Museum
- Enhance your sightseeing experience of Oslo on a half-day city tour of Norway’s capital. With a guide, travel to top sights by comfortable coach while delving into the rich history of the city. See the sculptures of Gustav Vigeland, stop for photos at Holmenkollen Ski Jump, and tour either the Fram Museum or Kon-Tiki Museum (your choice), as well as the Viking Ship Museum .
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Oslo Combo Tour: Grand City Tour and Oslo Fjord Cruise
- See Oslo's top sights on a full-day combo experience in the Norwegian capital. With a guide, take a sightseeing tour by coach, visiting Vigeland Park and stopping at the famous Holmenkollen Ski Jump for photos. Tour the Open Air Museum and enjoy your choice between the Kon-Tiki Museum or the Fram Museum. Then head out into the Oslo Fjord to enjoy a cruise around the idyllic coastal region.
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Visit Oslo Pass
- Sightsee your way around the Norwegian capital with the Oslo Pass. Available with a range of validity periods, the city card is your ticket to get to know the city. Use it for free admissions to must-visit attractions like the Kon-Tiki Museum and Akershus Fortress, and make use of discounts at Tusenfryd theme park and Oslo Winter Park among other sites. Extra benefits include free public transport in select zones, discounted restaurant meals and more.
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Oslo Bike Rental
- Spend an afternoon exploring Oslo on two wheels. This full-day bike rental allows you to experience Norway’s capital city at your own pace, morning, noon or night. Cycle over to Vigilance Park, the world’s largest park of sculptures created by one artist, or visit Bygdøy Peninsula, home to Oscarshall Castle and the Kon-Tiki Museum, highlighting the expeditions of Norwegian adventurer Thor Heyerdahl. You can determine your own route, creating a one-of-a-kind tour.
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