Fram Museum
Step aboard the Fram, the polar ship used by Nansen and Amundsen, on the Bygdøy peninsula.
About
Why visit Fram Museum
The Fram Museum tells the story of Norwegian polar exploration. You can board the original Fram, which sailed further north and south than any other wooden ship, and see the Gjøa, the first vessel through the Northwest Passage.
Not to miss
Highlights
The moments that define a visit to Fram Museum.
The Fram
Walk the decks and cabins of the polar ship.
Gjøa
Amundsen's ship from the Northwest Passage voyage.
Polar simulator
Feel the cold of the Arctic.
Local know-how
Visitor tips
Small things that turn a good visit into a great one.
The Kon-Tiki and Maritime museums are next door — combine them.
Take the summer ferry from City Hall pier or bus 30.
Nearby
Combine with
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