Norway's Great Explorers Curated with the HISTORY Channel
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Port
Oslo, Norway
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$149.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 5 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Dive into Norway's maritime legacy with the History Channel. Since Viking times, Norwegians have been intrepid explorers. Today, you'll connect with the spirit of Norwegian adventurers through the ages at three of Norway's most fascinating museums.
Travel to Bygdøy, passing some of Oslo's landmarks, including City Hall, the National Theatre and the Royal Residence. Bygdøy, once the King's private property, is now a combination of residential and museum districts.
Step inside the Norwegian Maritime Museum, which features a wide range of indoor and outdoor exhibits. Founded in 1914, its initial collections were from the large centennial exhibition in Kristiania (Oslo) the same year. Today, this cultural history museum plays a crucial role in preserving historic vessels and is responsible for maritime cultural heritage in eight of Norway's 15 counties.
Next is the Kon-Tiki Museum, which houses original boats and exhibits from Thor Heyerdahl's world-famous expeditions to Fatu Hiva and Easter Island. The museum also offers a 100-foot cave tour, a cinema, and an underwater exhibition featuring a life-size replica of a 33-foot whale shark.
The Fram Museum is all about the history of the polar explorers, including Fridtjof Nansen's journey across the polar ocean, Otto Sverdrup's expedition to Greenland and Roald Amundsen's journey to the South Pole. The world's most famous polar ship — Fram — built in 1892, is on display in its original condition.
Notes:
Children under the age of 3 must be secured in a child's car seat on the transportation. These are not available through the tour operator; you must bring your own from home. The Fram ship is not wheelchair accessible. Souvenir shops at the museums allow for shopping. The museum visits are not guided; you will have free time to explore on your own.