- The Polar Museum - The basis of the exhibition is a foto collection, about all of Roald Amundsens life and work in the polar regions.
Where: The Polar Museum
Type of exhibition: Permanent exhibition
We will look at some items from famous expeditions at the Polar Museum, some of which are the norwegian polar nations great gems within this proud part of our history.
- Entry to the Polar Museum
Tromsø has always been a crucial participant in numerous significant polar explorations throughout history, a role it continues to maintain. During this guided Tromsø town walk, which offers views of the Arctic Cathedral across the water, you’ll understand through the city’s architecture, statues, and landmarks, how Tromsø earned its moniker, the “Gateway to the Arctic”.
Your guide will pause near Roald Amundsen’s statue, noting that several of his polar explorations launched from Tromsø.
The tour will conclude at the Polarmuseet, where a photograph exhibit showcases Roald Amundsen’s life and polar expeditions. The museum also displays some artifacts from Amundsen’s renowned expeditions, a few of which are deemed as Norway´s prestigious polar history’s crowning jewels.
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