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North Pole Expedition Museum, Arctic expedition museum in Longyearbyen, Norway.

The North Pole Expedition Museum presents extensive collections of documents, photographs, films, and artifacts from historical Arctic exploration missions through two exhibition floors.

The museum documents significant expeditions including Nansen's Fram voyage of 1893, Andree's balloon journey of 1896, and Amundsen's Norge flight of 1926.

The exhibits display the determination of international explorers who ventured into Arctic territories, combining scientific research with geographical discoveries.

Located behind the University building near the fjord, the museum opens daily from 09:00 to 17:00 with guided tours available on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings.

The museum holds original expedition footage, telegrams, and personal items from multiple North Pole attempts during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Accessibility: Rolstoelontoegankelijk

Opening Hours: Maandag-Zondag 09:00-17:00

Website: https://northpolemuseum.com

GPS coordinates: 78.22332,15.65352

Latest update: March 3, 2025 01:38

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