Museum history
As the world’s most famous polar ship, Fram is a symbol of Norway’s central role in the era of the polar explorers. Read the story of how the polar ship got its own museum at Bygdøy in 1936.
Staff
Meet the people behind the museum – from management and education to shop, café and operations.
Partners
The Fram Museum works closely with museums, research communities and partners in Norway and abroad.
Private events
Make the visit a unique experience by bringing your guests to us after opening hours. We create the perfect deep dive into polar history – complemented by a gastronomic experience in unique surroundings. See our venues.
Roald Amundsen Memorial Lectures
Every year the museum hosts the Roald Amundsen Memorial Lectures, where leading polar researchers and communicators share new insights from polar history and polar research.
Exhibitions
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Fram
Learn more: FramThe centerpiece of the museum is the world´s strongest wooden ship, the polar ship Fram.
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Gjøa
Learn more: GjøaThe first ship to be sailed through the entire Northwest Passage.
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4D polar flight simulator!
Learn more: 4D polar flight simulator!Take you back in time to 1925, when Roald Amundsen attempted to fly to the North Pole.
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Trapped in ice – Polar Simulator
Learn more: Trapped in ice – Polar Simulator -
Arctic Exploration
Learn more: Arctic ExplorationVisitors can get an insight into almost 100 expeditions from five centuries of extensive exploration of the Arctic, most of them worthy of a museum…
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Fridtjof Nansen – scientist and humanitarian
Learn more: Fridtjof Nansen – scientist and humanitarian
