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The Kon-Tiki Museum
Experience original vessels and up-to-date exhibits on Thor Heyerdahl's expeditions
Thor Heyerdahl (1914–2002) gained worldwide fame when he crossed the Pacific Ocean on the balsawood raft Kon-Tiki in 1947. He followed this up with spectacular expeditions on the reed boats Ra and Tigris.
At the Kon-Tiki Museum, guests can experience original vessels and up-to-date exhibits on Heyerdahl’s expeditions, including Kon-Tiki, Ra, Tigris, Easter Island, Fatu-Hiva, Tùcume, Galapagos, a 30-metre cave tour, an underwater exhibit with a 10-metre model of a whale shark, Thor Heyerdahl’s library, Thor Heyerdahl the person, and Tiki pop culture.
The Oscar-winning Kon-Tiki documentary from 1950 is screened every day at 12 noon in the cinema on the lower level.
Well-stocked souvenir shop.
The Kon-Tiki Museum is open every day throughout the year.
Combination ticket for Kon-Tiki, the Norwegian Maritime Museum and the Fram Museum
At each of these museums you can buy discounted tickets that include entry to two or three of them.
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The Kon-Tiki Museum