tromsø polar museum

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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Feb 2, 2025
I think the opening hours are different in winter - seemed to be open 11-4 when we visited in January. It was about £10 pp to go in and we were given a booklet in English to help us go room to room.…Full review by 50cab50
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
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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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Yes. Without a doubt.
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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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Everywhere in Tromso is walking distance, just walk towards the bridge and you'll find the signs to it, it's tucked down some little streets towards the water but it's signposted. Well worth it. …
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Everywhere in Tromso is walking distance, just walk towards the bridge and you'll find the signs to it, it's tucked down some little streets towards the water but it's signposted. Well worth it. There are buses if you want.
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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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Yes you can get there on foot. You will espend about ren minutes walk. Go crossing Stortorget and follow Havnegata.
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