Kon-Tiki Museum Ticket: Explore Thor Heyerdahl’s Expeditions

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: 24 hours
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…
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…

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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Sciteach07
Jul 9, 2025
Amazing explorer's story told very well! - Full disclosure: I worked as an archaeologist with Thor Heyerdahl in 1998 so visiting this museum had been on my agenda for decades! I LOVED visiting the museum and seeing the replica of the Kon-Tiki and the Ra. I learned a lot more about Heyerdahl and his amazing trips across the ocean. The gift shop has a lot of nice choices, too. I really liked the little story written for children that's on the wall at their height. :)
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Lornabrowncastelazo
Jun 29, 2025
Incredible Ship or boat - Beautiful !!! It was very interesting to see this boat how they lived there for so many days and they made a great trip wonderful
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Kathleen
Jun 20, 2025
Great way to spend part of the day! - Took the ferry from City Hall (another use for the Oslo pass) and spent a very enjoyable hour at the Kon-Tiki museum. Very well organized and has pictures and artifacts from their amazing journey.
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Neeratraveler
Jun 12, 2025
Very Inspirational - The Kon Tiki museum is very inspirational. It has the vessels from the Kon tiki expedition made by Thor Hererdahl. He used a raft made of Balsa wood. Later for another expedition he built one made of reeds!
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464merlot
Jun 3, 2025
Fun, educational, entertaining museum - A great museum for kids and adults. An amazing true story of exploration and adventure with the actual raft on site. Also not so huge that you are worn out after. I appreciated the special attention on the woman behind the scenes without whom it likely would not have happened—Gerd Vold Hurum.
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Michellej151
Jun 1, 2025
Kon Toki and Ra explorations! - Small museum celebrating Thor Heyerdahl’s explorations on the Kon Tiki and Ra. The actual Kon Tiki and Ra are on display as well as an easy to follow explanation of the crew and how the raft was built. Also there is a film explaining how the Kon Tiki almost never made it back to Norway after the successful exploration because no one wanted it. Fortunately the museum was formed. There is also a display of artifacts taken from Easter Island with a note they are negotiating to return them (which should be done).
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Sightsee815531
May 16, 2025
Gerd Vold Hurum - We had been about 15 years ago, and many things had changed. I especially enjoyed learning about Gerd Vold Hurum. Her very major role in planning for Kon Tiki had been completely left out of everything I'd ever read before. Great addition and great museum!
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Gemz77
Apr 16, 2025
Unexpected highlight! - We visited with our Oslo passes having been to the fram museum next door. We didn’t know anything about the Kon Tiki but found the story at the museum so interesting that when we got back home we immediately watched the documentary. What a story!
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Vinnievx7
Jun 26, 2025
Well worth a visit - To be honest I had forgotten all about these epic journeys until I was in Oslo and saw the opportunity to visit. The visit was superb and the musuem does a great job of highlighting the amazing tenacity of Thor Heyerdahl and his team to make the Kon Tiki and Ra expeditions. Amazing to see Kon Tiki so well preserved!
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R_ginev2017
May 14, 2025
Bof - Quite disappointing because not much to see and especially no French translation. Can be fun and attractive for children...
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