Polar Museum, Arctic research museum in Tromsø, Norway
The Polar Museum exhibits extensive collections of Arctic expeditions, featuring equipment, photographs, maps, and scientific instruments from numerous polar explorations.
The museum occupies former customs buildings dating from the 1830s and transformed into a dedicated polar institution with its official opening in 1978.
The exhibits present traditional hunting methods, fishing practices, and survival techniques developed by indigenous communities living in the Arctic regions.
Located at Søndre Tollbodgate 11, the museum welcomes visitors daily from 11:00 to 17:00 with guided tours available in multiple languages.
The museum contains original artifacts from Willem Barentsz's first polar bear encounter and documents from historical hot air balloon expeditions over the Arctic.
Location: Tromsø Municipality
Official opening: June 18, 1978
GPS coordinates: 69.65221,18.96343
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:17
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