Roald Amundsen's house in Uranienborg, House museum in Nordre Follo Municipality, Norway.
Description
Roald Amundsen's house in Uranienborg is a residential museum that preserves the explorer's living spaces with original furnishings, equipment, and personal items from his journeys. The collection displays maps, navigation tools, and gear from his various expeditions.
History
The explorer built this house as his residence and departed from here for his polar expeditions. It remained his home until his disappearance in 1928 during an Arctic rescue mission.
Culture
The house displays items from the expeditions and shows how polar exploration shaped Norwegian identity and pride. Visitors see the personal objects and tools that defined life as an explorer.
Practical
The museum opens on weekends during August and September and requires advance booking with the Follo Museum administration. Plan ahead to confirm your visit and secure a guided tour slot.
Did you know?
A Virtual Reality installation lets visitors experience the conditions of the explorer's successful 1911 journey to the South Pole. This immersive tool helps you understand the challenges and daily life of polar travel firsthand.
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