Kon-Tiki Museum Ticket: Explore Thor Heyerdahl’s Expeditions
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1,050 Ratings
Oslo
Immerse yourself in the thrilling expeditions of Thor Heyerdahl at the Kon-Tiki Museum. Discover original vessels, interactive exhibits, and a fascinating underwater display. Book your tickets now!
Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • The Kon-Tiki Museum - Thor Heyerdahl`s research foundation:

    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 in person, andTiki pop culture.

    The original, Oscar-winning Kon-Tiki documentary film is screened every day at 12 noon in the cinema, and the museum has a well-stocked souvenir shop.

    Book your entrance ticket for the museum in advance for convenient, quick entry on the day.
What's Included
  • Coverage of local taxes
What's Not Included
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • Food and drinks
  • Souveniers
  • Guide
Additional Information

Thor Heyerdahl (1914-2002) achieved global recognition after his journey across the Pacific Ocean aboard the Kon-Tiki balsawood raft in 1947. This extraordinary feat was followed by further remarkable journeys on the Ra and Tigris reed boats. The Kon-Tiki Museum allows visitors to witness the original boats and modern displays dedicated to Heyerdahl’s various explorations, consisting of Kon-Tiki, Ra, Tigris, Easter Island, Fatu-Hiva, Tùcume, Galapagos, a 30-metre cave tour, a 10-metre replica of a whale shark subaquatic exhibit, Thor Heyerdahl’s personal library, interactive exhibits featuring Thor Heyerdahl, and Tiki pop culture.

  • No animals allowed
Location
The Kon-Tiki Museum
Bygdoeynesveien 36
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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67emmanuelr
Apr 2, 2024
Fascinating exploration history - Having just read the book, seeing the actual boat was an emotional experience. It actually a little bigger than I had imagined from the pictures in the book. The museum also features a boat and artifacts/information on the Ra Expeditions. There were lots of photos and data on the explorers that accompanied Mr. Heyerdahl completing the story.
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Rtdood
Feb 29, 2024
A small but very inspiring museum - far better than expected - The museum is small but easy to follow a logical route round, which is incredibly inspiring about human endeavour to find and discover more about human migration from ancient cultures round the world, even when many thought the journey wasn't possible. The museum explains the undertaking by a small group of men set to prove that it was possible that ancient civilisations could transit the vast pacific and Atlantic oceans on a raft, made from using traditional methods and materials. It does this in sequence as you walk round: start of an idea, the formulation, funding, crew backgrounds, the challenges of the oceanic journey, international reception, ancient cultures and relevance today. Text is provided in English and Norwegian and other languages too. Displays feature information boards, glass cases with objects inside, realistic dioramas (ancient cave with wall drawings), tv. screens, projections and life-size rafts of the expeditions. It has it all. This made it engaging and educational. I learnt a lot from the experience. In total I think I spent about 90 minutes here reading as I went round - again it is only a small museum, but an engaging one at that. There is a shop as well with quite a lot on offer besides the usual trinkets, including environmental and sustainable goods, and is clearly worth a good browse through.
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Geoffmy8293pp
Nov 3, 2023
Great to get the background on Kon Tiki story - Easy bus ride to the venue, it was snowing so more interesting. Had pre paid via trip advisor so getting in was simple, lady at reception was ready. The museum itself was great, big enough for the contents and many artefacts to give greater detail, a good half day out
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Y781jxsamuelk
Sep 10, 2023
Exciting museum - Great exhibition about the adventurer Thor Heyerdahl. Informative texts and very inspiring to be able to see the real boats from back then
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Taman1951
Sep 9, 2023
Great exhibition - Fantastic to see this raft as well ad Ra on display. These guys were adventurous souls for sure. You gotta think maybe a little crazy as well. Really, depending on flying fish to land on raft as a food source is nuts. Well done exhibit.
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262rafaell
Aug 31, 2023
A must visit next to the maritime museum - In the vicinity of the longship museum and the maritime museum, there is this museum of the Kon Tiki epic. If you go with a family of children and teenagers, they will be impressed to learn about this "adventure" and get to know the boat. There is a wealth of information available in the museum.
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Mktryjrh9w
Apr 25, 2024
Fun museum of an amazing adventurr - Enjoyed the story and appreciated being able to see the rafts in person. Felt like there could have been more shown from Thor’s life. But great exhibition nonetheless
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571dominiquep
Apr 20, 2024
Interesting - The museum was partially under construction. The 2 rafts were dusty. They are poorly presented, but it is an excellent place to understand the somewhat original rationale of these 3 expeditions.
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Alenar640
Jan 30, 2024
Nice, but beware of the cave on the basement floor. - Museum is interesting, but quite small. Be aware, that if you are going there with children, there is some sort of a cave underneath Kon-Tiki raft and there was some scary noise, when we entered it, so my child was scared and started crying.
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Sharon_n
Aug 29, 2023
Kon-Tiki Museum - Informative description of the Kon-Tiki journey and background information. Good video for viewing. Museum is located next to the Fram.
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