Fram Museum
Fram Museum
4.5
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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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 AColchester, United Kingdom1,153 contributionsFind out about the explorersA 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 2020Written March 9, 2020
- ShanesophChesterfield, United Kingdom79 contributionsFascinating museumWe 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 2019Traveled as a coupleWritten January 6, 2020
- Patrick DWarsaw, Poland5,246 contributionsFram MuseumThe 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 visitVisited December 2019Written November 14, 2020
- Graham LEdinburgh, United Kingdom63 contributionsIntrepid does not do it justiceThe 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 2020Traveled soloWritten August 3, 2020
- Garioch Loun6 contributionsFantastic story and exhibitsMake 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 2020Traveled with friendsWritten March 11, 2020
- Alex LMoscow, Russia342 contributionsGreat museumA 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 2020Traveled with friendsWritten January 20, 2020
- Bronwen CPerth, Australia250 contributionsExplore the exploreresReally 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 EnglishVisited February 2020Written March 1, 2020
- EmeraldDiva3,501 contributionsA 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 2020Written March 27, 2020
- Ethan M.Ashburn, Virginia81 contributionsFascinating Ships, Lots of HistoryThe 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 2020Traveled with familyWritten January 9, 2020
- ArcticozziePerth, Australia104 contributionsFramThis 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 2020Traveled with familyWritten 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.
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
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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.
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.
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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Are dogs allowed in the Museum?
Becky H
jackson, United States16 contributions
I did not see any when I was there but don't know the rules
Nick
Trogir, Croatia15 contributions
Can you buy tickets at the museum? Are there limited admissions?
mjenks8
Denver, CO529 contributions
Yes tickets are available at the museum. I don’t think there were any limitations. Also, as far as tickets go, I would get an Oslo Pass for a couple days and you get into everything you’ll want to see and it also works for public transportation. Great value.
How long would we need for this visit?
lorejam
London, UK23 contributions
One hour is the very minimum... but you can easily stay inside more than 3 hours. There is a 15-minutes movie to watch (that gives a summary of the main explorations), and then if you want to know details on any of them, there are several panels to read (this part might take up to 3 hours, depending on how much you want to read). Then there are two ships to visit (5 to 20 minutes each), and several original gadgets from the explorations to have a look at (this might take up to 1 hour). So yeah, possibly you could even have a very quick peak in 30 minutes, but a more reasonable estimate is about 2 hours.
lansing-michigan
Lansing, MI12 contributions
do you have handicapped parking at the museum?
Glynn A
Oxford, UK58 contributions
Yes there were parking spaces.
elizabethmingo2000
Pinamar, Argentina4 contributions
Pronto visitaremos Oslo. Deseo saber si si el museo Fran cuenta con autoguias en español. Gracias
kgorongoro
madrid240 contributions
Pues no se decirte con exactitud, creo que no porque el guia nos dejó en la puerta y entramos sin más y no recuerdo esa posibilidad, de todas formas no lo necesitas porque lo principal es visitar el barco que está dentro utilizado para las expediciones. En las chozas que existen donde simulan el ambiente exterior hay algunos carteles pero es ver sin más y no lo necesitas, si chapurreas algo de inglés podrás desentrañar un poco las condicioens de vida de los exploradores. Hay muchas fotos si quieres hacerte una idea y hay una tienda que tiene algún libro en español pero como digo no es un tÃpico museo que requiera una explicación. Divertido y recomendable.
Suerte y buen viaje.
polipetrova
Krakow, Poland3 contributions
Hi, for how long is closed the Northern Lights show ?I will be in Oslo next week and was really hoping to see it. Thank you!
Martin066
New Jersey10 contributions
Sorry, but as the previous responder said:
1. the season is over. it starts end of September and ends in the beginning of April.
2. you really should go to the north of Norway, like Tromso; generally speaking above Arctic circle.
3. Northern lights are AMAZING!
Maybe not this time, but sometime in the future try to make it. Photographs don't do justice to this amazing phenomenon.
er det et anno Museum?
Lorentz N
6 contributions
Fram museet er et interaktivt museum knyttet til polare aktiviteter. Aktivitetene er like morsomme for voksne og barn. Således sier ikke museet noe om de store gruppers levekår på Fritjof Nansens tid, men det sier mye om hvordan deltakerne på ekspedizjonen levde i isødet.
Gariochlass
Perth, Australia852 contributions
We will coming off a cruise ship for the day and would like to visit Flam Museum. How do we get there and will we need Norwegian money
cindymac7
Egg Harbor Township, NJ50 contributions
We were there in the winter, when the ferry boats were not running, so we took Bus# 30 towards Bygdøy. From the Rådhuset stop, it is about a 20 minute ride. To return, just get back on Bus #30, at that stop, it still is heading to Bygdøy, as it makes a circle on that little peninsula. I typed it into Oslo's public transportation search Ruter.no
We had a 7 day transportation card, which we purchased at the airport. There are many Ruter kiosks throughout the city, and I do believe that you can use a Visa card in those machines. Also, we found the people to be very friendly and very helpful.
We loved the Fråm Museum. I hope you have a wonderful trip, and a fun time in Oslo.
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- Fram Museum is open:
- Sun - Sat 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Fram Museum admission prices can vary. Entrance tickets currently cost $14.28, while a popular guided tour starts around $5.00 per person. See all 19 Fram Museum tickets and tours on Tripadvisor
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