Svalbard Museum, Natural history museum in Longyearbyen, Norway.
The Svalbard Museum exhibits collections of artifacts, objects, and models detailing the archipelago's natural resources and environmental characteristics in both English and Norwegian.
Established in 1979, the museum documents the 400-year history of Svalbard, starting from its discovery in 1596 through periods of whaling, hunting, and mining activities.
The exhibitions present the evolution of human settlements in Svalbard, from Russian Pomor fur hunters to Norwegian trappers and the development of mining communities.
Located within the University Centre, the museum welcomes visitors daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM with exhibitions designed for both adults and children.
The museum received the Council of Europe Museum Prize in 2008 for its contribution to preserving and presenting Arctic cultural heritage.
Location: Longyearbyen
Inception: 1979
Official opening: 1979
Address: Box 521 9170 9170
Opening Hours: Lundi-Dimanche 10:00-17:00
Website: http://svalbardmuseum.no
GPS coordinates: 78.22238,15.65231
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:52
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