Polar Museum

Introduction

The Polar Museum sits in an old wooden warehouse by the harbor in Tromsø, vividly telling the story of Norway's glorious polar exploration history. Since ancient times, Tromsø has been the gateway to the Arctic and the departure point for many polar expeditions. Through a rich array of artifacts, photographs, tools and reconstructed scenes, the museum presents the legendary journeys of famous historical polar explorers — such as Amundsen — who challenged the North and South Poles, as well as the history of early Arctic hunting and whaling. The exhibitions show both the resilient human spirit of venturing into the poles and prompt reflection on the protection of the polar environment and wildlife. Visiting the Polar Museum with a thirst for knowledge, learning about this grand history of humanity's challenge to the earth's extremes and feeling Tromsø's unique status as the gateway to the Arctic is an educational and thought-provoking stop that broadens the mind.

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