Tromsø University Museum, Arctic research museum in Tromsø, Norway.
The museum maintains a collection of two million objects related to natural and cultural history from the northern regions of Norway.
Founded in 1872 as the first scientific institution in Northern Norway, the museum joined the University of Tromsø organization in 1976.
The museum displays extensive exhibitions about Sami people, showcasing their progression from a minority group to contemporary indigenous recognition.
Visitors can access the museum via Bus 37, with summer hours extending from 10 AM to 6 PM on weekdays and 11 AM to 5 PM on weekends.
The facility houses an enormous ichthyosaurus fossil, a complete whale skeleton, and exhibits about Viking boat burial traditions.
GPS coordinates: 69.63484,18.91176
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:04
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