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Polar Museum (Polarmuseet), Tromsø

Polar Museum (Polarmuseet), Tromsø

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Polar Museum (Polarmuseet), Tromsø

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Location: Tromsø, Troms, Norway

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RS7

July 3, 2024

Amundsen's bust stands directly on the spot where he set off on his last, fatal seaplane flight. He wanted to save the Italian polar explorer Nobile.
Amundsen crashed - the few remains that were found of his plane can be seen next door in the Polar Museum.

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Damiano 🇮🇹

January 17, 2024

The Polar Museum, or Polarmusèet, stands as a captivating window into the Arctic and Antarctic exploration history. Located in Tromsø, Norway, this museum offers a journey through the challenges and triumphs of polar expeditions.

Housed in a building with a distinct architectural character, the museum's exhibits showcase artifacts, photographs, and documents from the heroic age of polar exploration. Visitors can immerse themselves in the fascinating stories of explorers like Roald Amundsen and Fridtjof Nansen, who dared to venture into the frozen realms.

With its educational displays and immersive exhibits, the Polar Museum in Tromsø offers a unique opportunity to understand the historical significance and environmental importance of the polar regions, making it a must-visit destination for those intrigued by the mysteries of the far north.

Hendrik

July 25, 2023

The Sami way of life, including hunting, is demonstrated on the ground floor. Some traditional traps are now banned. Numerous prepared animal exhibits.
Lots of information and exhibits on the upper floor. a. the Nansen and Amundsen expeditions.

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Polar Museum (Polarmuseet), Tromsø

1. View of Tromsø – View of Tromsø loop from Krøkebærsletta

2. View of Tromsø – View of Tromsø loop from Mackkvartalet

3. Tromsø Cathedral – Tromsø City Center loop from Storsteinnes

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