Ny-Ålesund Town and Mine Museum

The museum occupies a wooden building from 1917, displaying exhibits about coal mining operations and scientific research in the Arctic region of Svalbard.

The museum, established in 1988, documents the transformation of Ny-Ålesund from a coal mining settlement that closed in 1962 to an international research center.

The exhibitions present artifacts and photographs depicting the daily routines of mining families who adapted to life in the extreme northern environment.

Kings Bay company manages the museum, which houses an information center providing details about current environmental research projects and visiting arrangements.

Located at 78.9 degrees north latitude, this museum holds the distinction of being the northernmost museum facility on Earth.

Location: Ny-Ålesund

Inception: 1988

GPS coordinates: 78.92550,11.93000

Latest update: March 3, 2025 03:19