Fram Museum
Fram Museum
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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A number of new attractions were available for the visitors at the Fram Museum, the highlight being the continuous 270 degrees surround film shown from the deck of Fram. The Fram Museum is located at Bygdøy, a short distance from the centre of Oslo and is easily reached by bus or, in the summer season, by ferry from the City Hall quayside. We focus on polar history, our centrepiece beeing FRAM, the strongest wooden polar ship ever, dating from 1893. Our closest neighbours are the Kon-Tiki Museum and the Norwegian Maritime Museum. The Viking Ship Museum and the Norwegian Folk Museum are within 15 minutes walk. The Bygdøy peninsula is therefore popularly known as the museum peninsula. Bygdøy is one of Oslo´s main places to go. The main exhibition in the Fram building has explanatory texts in ten languages and describes the three great Fram expeditions. We have exclusive polar souvenirs in our shop and probably the world’s biggest polar book store with 220 different titles.
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  • Barry A
    Colchester, United Kingdom1,153 contributions
    Find out about the explorers
    A great museum on the history of Norwegian polar exploration with historical photographs, items from the explorers and even a recording of one of their voices. There are two boats and a challenge to see if you could pull an arctic sledge. As with everywhere is Oslo entry is expensive but this is probably the best of the museums in the area so well worth a visit.
    Visited March 2020
    Written March 9, 2020
  • Shanesoph
    Chesterfield, United Kingdom79 contributions
    Fascinating museum
    We were originally visiting the Oslo Historical Museum on this day but as it was closed we jumped on a bus and visited the Fram museum instead. We’re glad we did as it was a very interesting museum with lots of information about the exploration and race to the icy bits of our planet. It was great reading about how and why they designed the ship as they did and great to be able to walk around the ship in the footsteps of these brave explorers. The sled pull simulator and igloo are good fun too. Would definitely recommend a visit here.
    Visited December 2019
    Traveled as a couple
    Written January 6, 2020
  • Patrick D
    Warsaw, Poland5,246 contributions
    Fram Museum
    The museum is located on the Bygdøy peninsula. It tells the story of the polar conquest, and of the Fram vessel, built especially in 1892 for the explorer Fridtjof Nansen, who used it in 1893 to explore the Arctic Ocean. During the first campaign to the North Pole, the Fram was taken by ice. Its rounded shape allowed the boat to be pushed back to the surface of the ice where it remained until the thaw. It was used a second time in 1898 by Otto Sverdrup who led his own Arctic exploration expedition and attempted to go around Greenland via Baffin Bay. The Fram was also used by Roald Amundsen on an exploration mission to the South Pole between 1910 and 1912.. The Fram is on display in its original version, with interior fittings and objects intact. Really impressive .. Must a visit
    Visited December 2019
    Written November 14, 2020
  • Graham L
    Edinburgh, United Kingdom63 contributions
    Intrepid does not do it justice
    The banner that greets you as you arrive at the Fram Museum tells you this was the 2018 Norwegian Museum of the Year here on Trip Advisor. Why? Well because it tells the story of Roald Amundsen and his fellow intrepid explorers who became the first to reach the South Pole in December 1911. They story is simply presented and is easily digestible with some great photos and even name checks some of the forgotten "heroes" - the dogs that pulled the sleds all the way to the pole. The fact that Amundsen beat Captain Robert Scott to the pole by five weeks is reflected, too, but there's nothing overly partisan about that. Just huge respect for these amazing pioneers. The star of the show is The Fram, the boat that took Amundsen and co to Antarctica and even following Covid social distancing did not diminish the sense of adventure clambering the decks.
    Visited August 2020
    Traveled solo
    Written August 3, 2020
  • Garioch Loun
    6 contributions
    Fantastic story and exhibits
    Make sure you have enough time when you visit this excellent museum, you could spend all day there are so many interesting exhibits. Fascinating even if you know nothing about polar exploration, but if it’s a subject that interests you even better. All the exhibit boards are primarily in English and then Norwegian, but there are electronic screens nearby with 6 other languages as well. Being able to go onboard the Fram and experience the crews living condition is an eye opener. Highly recommended.
    Visited March 2020
    Traveled with friends
    Written March 11, 2020
  • Alex L
    Moscow, Russia342 contributions
    Great museum
    A must visit . You get to come onboard of the ship , walk around and see how it was being an arctic explorer . Some cool insights like sledge pull and how the hut is on the inside . We spent over two hours in a rather small museum but it was so fun and interesting . Lots of good books to pick up upon leaving .
    Visited January 2020
    Traveled with friends
    Written January 20, 2020
  • Bronwen C
    Perth, Australia250 contributions
    Explore the exploreres
    Really great history lesson on the explorers of the northern arctic - missing a major component of the women explorers though. We went to the Polar museum in Tromso so already had some information on the Fram from there, could to solidify this information. Great interactive display, good displays in English
    Visited February 2020
    Written March 1, 2020
  • EmeraldDiva
    3,501 contributions
    A ship inside a building!
    This is a fabulous attraction, how often can you visit a ship, inside a building? The set up is simply stunning and the fact you can go on board the Fram and follow the self guided tour inside the ship is brilliant, and so much fun. It is so well set up, you learn a lot and have a great experience at the same time. There are many more displays on the walkways around the ship and there is also a very good gift shop on the way out. They had so many interesting books that unfortunately we could not purchase due to weight restrictions on our flights home. Another wonderful museum within easy reach of Oslo.
    Visited February 2020
    Written March 27, 2020
  • Ethan M.
    Ashburn, Virginia81 contributions
    Fascinating Ships, Lots of History
    The Fram Museum is such an amazing museum! It holds many neat artifacts, including parts of real viking ships. One of the neatest parts was going inside the ship. Inside the ship, you can walk around and explore, or you could play the interactive games. Outside the ship, sounds effects and 3-D videos make you think that you are sailing in the water! The Fram Museum also has a movie theater where different movies are played. Finally, there is so much information about the Norwegian explorers and their life style. The Fram museum is a must-see in Oslo!
    Visited January 2020
    Traveled with family
    Written January 9, 2020
  • Arcticozzie
    Perth, Australia104 contributions
    Fram
    This is my favourite Bygdøy museum. We got the 3 museums pass (Fram, Kontiki and Maritime). This is a big museum with a lot of information on hand. My kids (9 & 11) also thought this was the best of the museum’s as they could explore the ships. Spent about 1.5 hours here.
    Visited January 2020
    Traveled with family
    Written February 1, 2020
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Graham L
Edinburgh, UK63 contributions
Aug 2020 • Solo
The banner that greets you as you arrive at the Fram Museum tells you this was the 2018 Norwegian Museum of the Year here on Trip Advisor.

Why? Well because it tells the story of Roald Amundsen and his fellow intrepid explorers who became the first to reach the South Pole in December 1911. They story is simply presented and is easily digestible with some great photos and even name checks some of the forgotten "heroes" - the dogs that pulled the sleds all the way to the pole.

The fact that Amundsen beat Captain Robert Scott to the pole by five weeks is reflected, too, but there's nothing overly partisan about that. Just huge respect for these amazing pioneers.

The star of the show is The Fram, the boat that took Amundsen and co to Antarctica and even following Covid social distancing did not diminish the sense of adventure clambering the decks.
Written August 3, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Garioch Loun
6 contributions
Mar 2020 • Friends
Make sure you have enough time when you visit this excellent museum, you could spend all day there are so many interesting exhibits. Fascinating even if you know nothing about polar exploration, but if it’s a subject that interests you even better. All the exhibit boards are primarily in English and then Norwegian, but there are electronic screens nearby with 6 other languages as well. Being able to go onboard the Fram and experience the crews living condition is an eye opener. Highly recommended.
Written March 11, 2020
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Alex L
Moscow, Russia342 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
A must visit . You get to come onboard of the ship , walk around and see how it was being an arctic explorer . Some cool insights like sledge pull and how the hut is on the inside . We spent over two hours in a rather small museum but it was so fun and interesting . Lots of good books to pick up upon leaving .
Written January 20, 2020
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Bronwen C
Perth, Australia250 contributions
Feb 2020
Really great history lesson on the explorers of the northern arctic - missing a major component of the women explorers though. We went to the Polar museum in Tromso so already had some information on the Fram from there, could to solidify this information. Great interactive display, good displays in English
Written March 1, 2020
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EmeraldDiva
Victoria, Australia3,501 contributions
Feb 2020
This is a fabulous attraction, how often can you visit a ship, inside a building? The set up is simply stunning and the fact you can go on board the Fram and follow the self guided tour inside the ship is brilliant, and so much fun. It is so well set up, you learn a lot and have a great experience at the same time.
There are many more displays on the walkways around the ship and there is also a very good gift shop on the way out. They had so many interesting books that unfortunately we could not purchase due to weight restrictions on our flights home.
Another wonderful museum within easy reach of Oslo.
Written March 28, 2020
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Ethan M.
Ashburn, VA81 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
The Fram Museum is such an amazing museum! It holds many neat artifacts, including parts of real viking ships. One of the neatest parts was going inside the ship. Inside the ship, you can walk around and explore, or you could play the interactive games. Outside the ship, sounds effects and 3-D videos make you think that you are sailing in the water! The Fram Museum also has a movie theater where different movies are played. Finally, there is so much information about the Norwegian explorers and their life style. The Fram museum is a must-see in Oslo!
Written January 9, 2020
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Arcticozzie
Perth, Australia104 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
This is my favourite Bygdøy museum. We got the 3 museums pass (Fram, Kontiki and Maritime).
This is a big museum with a lot of information on hand. My kids (9 & 11) also thought this was the best of the museum’s as they could explore the ships. Spent about 1.5 hours here.
Written February 2, 2020
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Monika K.
Ozarow Mazowiecki, Poland93 contributions
Jun 2019
Museum dedicated to the history of Norwegian discoveries and polar expeditions. One of the museum's biggest attractions is the polar ship 'Fram', which was a ship of Norwegian research expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctic. "Fram" was created in 1892 on the order of the famous traveler Fridtjof Nansen. You can board this ship and feel like a crew member. I highly recommend visiting this museum.
Written February 20, 2020
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Scarrowmanwick
Carlisle, UK73 contributions
Feb 2020 • Family
If you’ve only got one day in Oslo you could do a lot worse than to spend it here. I have to nail my colours to the mast and confess to having a bit of a fixation with the golden age of polar exploration but even putting that aside this is a fascinating museum which will to people of all ages and persuasions. I took my fifteen year old daughter largely because the idea seemed marginally less dull than going to see Munch with her mother. I was astonished at how the exhibits gripped her. And of course the story of the race for the pole, with its triumph and tragedy absolutely enthralled her. It did no less for me even though I’d read about it over and over. As an aside, the neighbourhood is rather nice and a pleasant change from the main part of the city.
Written February 28, 2020
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PicMorDaisies
Edmonton, Canada918 contributions
Jun 2022
Oslo has many wonderful museums but I have to say that this one is my favorite. We spent a few hours there and I could have spent even more time. I learned so much about the various Polar Expeditions involving Norwegian explorers and others as well. As a Canadian I was particularly interested to learn about Amundsen's voyage through the Northwest Passage and the time he spent with the Inuit and what he learned from them which was useful on his later trip to the South Pole. It was great to be able to walk right onto the Fram, the actual ship that Amundsen took to Antarctica on his historic voyage. Don't miss this museum which is easily reached by ferry. The entrance fee (and the ferry trip) are both included in the Oslo City Pass.
Written August 15, 2022
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