Royal and Ancient Polar Bear Society

The Royal and Ancient Polar Bear Society presents exhibits of Arctic hunting equipment, taxidermied animals, and local artifacts in a single exhibition room.

Founded in 1963 by two local businessmen, the museum documents Hammerfest's role as a meeting point between traders from southern Europe and hunters from the Arctic.

The museum collection includes photographs, paintings, and personal items from Adolf Henrik Lindstrøm, a local cook who joined polar expeditions with explorers Amundsen and Nansen.

Located at Hamnegata 3, the museum shares space with the tourist office and offers memberships that include a certificate, ID card, sticker, and silver pin.

The Society maintains a membership requirement of physical presence in Hammerfest, with approximately 250,000 members worldwide receiving distinctive polar bear pins.

Inception: 1963

GPS coordinates: 70.66441,23.67781

Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:16