Fram Museum
Fram Museum
4.5
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
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 9 March 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 2019Travelled as a coupleWritten 6 January 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 14 November 2020
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Millie
Cambridgeshire, UK38 contributions
Great little museum but limited exhibitions. You can go onto the ships which is a unique experience but apart from that there’s not loads to do
Written 14 August 2023
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Maria Carolina R
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That's a very interesting place to visit, mainly for those who love history, navigation and human accomplishments. Overall, that's a good experience, although some improvements could take place, as the lightening in some areas as well as exhibition organization.
Written 10 August 2023
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modernyatri
Bengaluru, India27 contributions
Sep 2022 • Family
One of the best museums of specific interest. They have maintained the Fram so well and it is an experience to walk in, around and through this fantastic ship. Historical pictures were displayed all around and there were supporting shows to watch. A lot of Ealing involved.
Written 9 August 2023
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BalkrishnaShroff
Mumbai, India20,324 contributions
Jun 2023
We took a ferry from Oslo to reach here. This entire museum is about the polar jouneys in earlier days. The way Fram ship is restored is amazing. One has to see it to believe it. There are so many decks from where one can exploe the vast ship. There is also a lift for covenience. Keep aside at least two hours if you wan to enjoy this beautiful museum...
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Written 7 August 2023
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Ralph Wilhelm
Carmel, IN720 contributions
Jul 2023
Hard to exaggerate how stunning this museum is. The full-sized polar ship Fram, used for polar research is spectacular. And the way it is displayed in full..with tours below and the ship "rocking and rolling" as it once was during his polar excursions...is worth the price of admission. The explorers Fridtjof Nansen, Otto Sverdrup, and Roald Amundsen were able to "share" this ship to make their numerous polar explorations. Given the taxing use the vessel had, seems quite remarkable that it survived and is thus able to be put on display inside the museum. And after years of work repairing and getting the Fram vessel back to health, the Norwegians built a museum JUST to hold this ship in all its glory. Stunning....
Note that there are plenty of other ships and displays and videos to satisfy even the most hardcore museum-goer; plenty to see and their website will only whet your appetite.
A fair number of people touring when we went but not excessive at all, particularly given the space the museum occupies. Open from 9:30 am to 6 PM during the summer and slightly shorter hours during the other months...be sure to check online. Hope that you take the chance and give the Fram a few hours of your time; you'll not be disappointed.
Note that there are plenty of other ships and displays and videos to satisfy even the most hardcore museum-goer; plenty to see and their website will only whet your appetite.
A fair number of people touring when we went but not excessive at all, particularly given the space the museum occupies. Open from 9:30 am to 6 PM during the summer and slightly shorter hours during the other months...be sure to check online. Hope that you take the chance and give the Fram a few hours of your time; you'll not be disappointed.
Written 28 July 2023
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Reslysten54
Vienna, VA2,050 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
Norway has fostered an impressive number of remarkable explorers. They were men who took incredible risks to satisfy their thirst for knowledge and pioneering adventure. Amundsen and Nansen are among the most famous, and this museum does a great job of telling their stories. In contrast to the improvised recklessness displayed in the sister museum (Kon-Tiki), these were men of meticulous preparation.
The core of the Fram museum is the namesake ship itself. It has been restored to display in full scale life on board, reinforced by clever simulations of surrounding storms and ice bergs.
Along the walls in this multi-story display are rows of texts in Norwegian and English, supplemented by boxes offering interpretation in half a dozen more languages. Displays of various artefacts from expeditions are mixed in.
The only part that does not work well is the fact that your reading and watching is constantly interrupted by people passing in front of you. The layout of the museum is simply too narrow to be convenient. But overall, the museum is a remarkable testimony of man's testing of human boundaries.
The core of the Fram museum is the namesake ship itself. It has been restored to display in full scale life on board, reinforced by clever simulations of surrounding storms and ice bergs.
Along the walls in this multi-story display are rows of texts in Norwegian and English, supplemented by boxes offering interpretation in half a dozen more languages. Displays of various artefacts from expeditions are mixed in.
The only part that does not work well is the fact that your reading and watching is constantly interrupted by people passing in front of you. The layout of the museum is simply too narrow to be convenient. But overall, the museum is a remarkable testimony of man's testing of human boundaries.
Written 26 July 2023
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thomaslegner
Vienna, Austria287 contributions
Jul 2023
The Fram Museum is possibly the most impressive collections of Norwegian Exploration, but also highlights exploration from other parts of the world. Definitely worth a visit, combined with some of the other wonderful museums on Oslo's museum island. Spend at least 2 - 3 hours in the museum.
Written 26 July 2023
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Maks
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Jul 2023
Recommended museum in Oslo, Norway. Lots of good information and displays about North Pole exploration.
Written 25 July 2023
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RYC88
Centreville, VA1,265 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
There was very interesting information about Roald Amundsen and Fridtjof Nansen and it was fun to go on board the ship and see where the men had to live for so long. The museum was so disjointed, however, and didn't go linearly and it was hard to follow all the expeditions. It was very text-heavy, too. We did find a gallery of Nansen's photos that would have been perfect as a starting off point, as he chronicled the whole expedition with photos and they were super interesting. There was one good movie and that, also, would have been good to start with, but we didn't get to that until the third floor. The underground passage was nothing but bios of explorers, so we just walked through. The Gjoa exhibit ended up giving us more insight into the Fram than we had gained when we were over in that section. So, the whole thing was exhausting, which is sad because the expeditions were truly remarkable and should have been mind-blowing to see what they went through. Seeing the ships was cool and going on board was a great reference, but the rest of the museum was just a bit too much.
Written 22 July 2023
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JoannaFthegrumpy
London, UK79 contributions
Jul 2023 • Solo
I enjoyed this museum and found it far more interesting and educational than I thought I would, as I’d never shown much interest in polar exploring before this visit.
It had an excellent section on the history of exploring and put the boats and the race to the poles in context. The storm effects from the top of the boat were also excellent. I now understand a lot more about why Amundsen beat a poorly equipped Scott to the South Pole and why the exploration of the North Pole was so important for future trade.
It was a very hot day and the cafe was also worth a visit, with its eating booths made to look like the inside of the ship.
I had a very positive and enjoyable couple of hours here. The only downside for me was its location - it’s almost impossible to get to on foot. I got the open topped bus, but I think there are local buses there too.
It had an excellent section on the history of exploring and put the boats and the race to the poles in context. The storm effects from the top of the boat were also excellent. I now understand a lot more about why Amundsen beat a poorly equipped Scott to the South Pole and why the exploration of the North Pole was so important for future trade.
It was a very hot day and the cafe was also worth a visit, with its eating booths made to look like the inside of the ship.
I had a very positive and enjoyable couple of hours here. The only downside for me was its location - it’s almost impossible to get to on foot. I got the open topped bus, but I think there are local buses there too.
Written 19 July 2023
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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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