Perspective Museum — Attraction in Tromsø

In this Museum, for me it's more like a galery, are fotos from the 1950's and 1960's on exhibition, showing the poeple, life and the streets of Tromsø. There are skins of polar bears on the walls, hang up for drying, a lot of them. The poeple had a simple life, many of them in poorness, the infrastructure was nearly not existing. I talked with the very friendly lady working there and she told me much of the time and the life on this place. Tromsø was the spot for much expeditions to the north, so the expedition of Julius von Payer and Karl Weyprecht with their ship Admiral Tegetthoff in 1872. They were frozen with the ship and remained for 2 years frozen, they went by foot in a big radius and discovered a group of islands, they named Franz-Josefs Land. Tromsø is a place, I loved from the first moment I arrived there, I met so nice poeple and enjoyed my time there. I will surely come back, when it is more darkness, to see the Aurora Borealis there. When I was there in May 2017, it was...

Intimate and Thought-Provoking Experience

The Perspektivet Museum offers a unique and intimate experience, allowing you to immerse youreself fully in each exhibit. The chronological layout is thoughtfully designed, encouraging a deep, philosophical engagement with the displays. Housed in a charming 1838 villa, the museum provides a secluded atmosphere that enhances the contemplative nature of the exhibits. 

However, the museum could benefit from improved cleanliness, as some areas feel a bit neglected. While this rustic touch adds to its traditional vibe, a bit more upkeep would enhance the overall experience. Additionally, the museum is relatively small, making the tour quite brief. Despite these minor drawbacks, the Perspektivet Museum remains a worthwhile visit for those interested in contemporary life and society, offering a cozy setting to ponder and...

An enjoyable tour of this museum which has frequently changing exhibits. For my visit was of Cora Sandal's work (artist and author) from Tromsø. It was a thought provoking exhibition with lots of intriguing artworks. A particular highlight for me was the listening room where we could hear extracts of the written works.

This is no longer free entry, unless a student. I am pleased my student card meant this did not cost us lots, as we are not knowledge about this artist and author beforehand so arrived out of curiosity instead of love.

The museum is over 3 floors so if stairs are impossible then maybe ask if they have a solution before paying. They have toilets (free) and coat lockers with keys outside in the lobby and by the toilets inside.

Enjoyed it. We are unlikely to need to visit this exhibit twice but would return to see a different...