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Kon-Tiki Museet
Bygdøynesveien 36, 0286 Oslo, Norway
+47 23 08 6767
site: Kon-Tiki Museet
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This museum focuses on explorer Thor Heyerdahl's amazing expeditions. In addition to the original Kon-Tiki raft, the museum contains vessels like Ra II, a model of the Tigris and countless relics from Heyerdahl's expeditions. A cinema shows films about Heyerdahl's scientific research; there is also a multimedia program.

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Directions

Ferry: From Pier 3 facing the RÃ¥dhuset (summer only). Bus: 30 from the National Theater

Hours

Mo to Su from 09:30 AM to 05:30 PM

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