Spend a day in Bygdøy's highest rated museum

The main exhibition in the Fram building has explanatory texts in ten languages and describes the three great Fram expeditions.

You can enjoy a 270 degree film in the ceiling of the museum, including a storm sequence that lasts for 90 seconds! But first make a stop at our new introduction film corner where you can see a 5 minute summary of the most important polar expeditions and people!

In June 2013 we inaugurated our new Gjøa building, which is connected to the Fram with an underground tunnel. The centerpiece here is Gjøa, the first ship to navigate the whole of the Northwest Passage. There is also a replica of the N25 and our brand new 4d polar flight simulator!

There are brand new historical exhibitions on the expeditions of Gjøa and Maud, of the airplanes N24 and N25 as well as of the airship Norge, John Franklin's legendary expedition and those of Henry Larsen and Eivind Astrup.

The main building houses the polar ship Fram and three floors of history

New in 2025: 4D polar flight simulator!

Getting Here

The museum is located at Bygdøy, a short distance from the centre of Oslo and is easily reached by bus nr 30 or, in the summer season, by ferry from the City Hall pier 3 quayside. Our closest neighbours are the Kon-Tiki Museum and the Norwegian Maritime Museum.

The Viking Ship Museum and the Norwegian Folk Museum are within 15 minutes walk. The Bygdøy peninsula is therefore popularly known as the museum peninsula. Bygdøy is one of Oslo´s main places to visit.

The area itself is an attraction with, among other things, its rich hiking and recreational areas and the opportunities it provides for swimming in the sea. It is also home to His Majesty the King´s summer residence, Kongsgården.

Bygdøy is a penisula just outside of Oslo

During the summer months a ferry takes you from in front of the City Hall to our doorstep.
The scenic 10 minute ride runs every 20 minutes.