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The Fram Museum is a museum telling the story of Norwegian polar exploration. It is located on the peninsula of Bygdøy in Oslo, Norway. Fram Museum is in an area with several other museums including the Kon-Tiki Museum, the Norwegian Museum of Cultural History, the Viking Ship Museum and the Norwegian Maritime Museum.
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The Fram Museum is a museum telling the story of Norwegian polar exploration. It is located on the peninsula of Bygdøy in Oslo, Norway. Fram Museum is in an area with several other museums including the Kon-Tiki Museum, the Norwegian Museum of Cultural History, the Viking Ship Museum and the Norwegian Maritime Museum.
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🇳🇴 Oslo's Fram Museum | Home of the World's Farthest-Sailing Ship ⛵️
Abigail WilsonAbigail Wilson
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Easy to get to and if you plan on going I recommend getting the Oslo pass through the app and the pass includes several museums and attractions and access to zone 1 and 2 of the ruter and vy network of trains and buses. There is even a ferry right outside to return you to the city center which is okay if the Oslo pass but not pay off a they or vy zone 1 ticket. So definitely for the day they you plan to go to lots of indoor attractions, it's worth it just do more than a couple or else it's not. It is when faster entry we at museums where they charge to enter there is a line for oslo passed holders that moves a lot faster. Interesting museum and you get to see the show used for polar expeditions back in the day and a 10 minute movie about this. It's amazing to think how these people would go on these expeditions when the prospect of returning was very low. If you aren't into museums though, this place doesn't offer anything interactive so you may lose interest. Going on the ships may be fun for kids though.
Chris Karavoulias (BostonGreekGeek)Chris Karavoulias (BostonGreekGeek)
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A testament to the Norwegian spirit of adventure of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, the Fram Museum is dominated by its two restored polar vessels, the Fram and the Gjøa, the second accessed by a tunnel from the main hall. Exploring the boats themselves is the real highlight, especially the larger Fram, although note that both are cramped and have steep stairs; the Gjøa especially requires you to be able to climb over barriers of a couple of feet and negotiate near vertical stairs. Fewer people seem to bother going to the Gjøa, but it is definitely worth it, especially as the short video with an overview of Norwegian polar exploration is in this section. The displays probably give an information overload for the casual visitor, but you can dip in and out and follow the parts of the story of Amundsen and Nansen that are most of interest. If you want to read everything, you could easily spend three hours here.
Phil BradfordPhil Bradford
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Yesterday I visited the Fram Museum, which was a wish for quite a while. I’m speechless! Neon coloured light installations everywhere, a rifle station where you could figure out if you could shoot a polar bear, a paper Amundsen to take selfies with, posters of expeditions looking like modern cinema movie advertisements, missing objects in the display, a noise like in a train station and the constant smell of junkfood. All of this gave me a feeling of entering a Polar Exploration Disneyworld. It was impossible to take a photograph without weird light. This was far away of being an authentic experience. I imagined Amundsen seeing all of that himself and my stomach turned upside down. This was by far the biggest museum disappointment I can remember. At least I can say I stood on Fram, even though the wood under my feet was lighted in neon pink. I really hope they will leave the Endurance where it is. I couldn’t stand watching this ship in similar surroundings.
SandraSandra
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I recently visited the Fram Museum and overall, I found it to be a worthwhile and affordable outing, especially as a student. I would recommend buying tickets online in advance, as it made the process much smoother. The museum is easily accessible by bus, which was convenient. Upon arriving, I was impressed by the reproduction of the Fram boat at the heart of the museum. It was interesting to go inside and see how the explorers lived during their expeditions to the North and South Poles. The museum does a good job of telling the stories of these expeditions, but I did find that there wasn't a lot of other things to see, visually. It seemed more focused on the stories and history, rather than having a lot of artifacts or displays to look at. Overall, I would recommend the museum for anyone interested in learning more about polar exploration, but it may not be as appealing for those looking for more visual exhibits.
Mael KerichardMael Kerichard
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The Fram Museum in Oslo is a fascinating destination dedicated to Norway’s rich history of polar exploration. Located on the Bygdoy peninsula, the museum showcases the legendary polar ship Fram. Built in the late 19th century, it was specially designed to withstand the extreme conditions of the Arctic and Antarctic ice. You can explore the interior of the Fram ship, gaining a unique insight into the harsh conditions and extraordinary achievements of these pioneering expeditions. The exhibits are well-curated, offering a mix of historical artifacts, informative displays, and interactive experiences. It also offers an incredible immersive experience that truly sets it apart. The highlight is multichannel projection system that surrounds the Fram ship. This captivating display makes you feel like you’re sailing through icy polar waters alongside the legendary explorers.
Osman “Ozzie” G.Osman “Ozzie” G.
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+47 23 28 29 50
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Website
frammuseum.no
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