Kon-Tiki Museum
Oslo Municipality
museum in Oslo, Norway
Contents
11 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome, curious traveler, to the celebrated Kon-Tiki Museum here in the vibrant capital of Oslo. I am delighted to be your scholarly guide as we embark on a profound journey through the life, the daring expeditions, and the…
Listen in the app2The Fatu Hiva Exhibition: The Genesis of a Theory
As we step into our first major exhibition space, you will find yourself transported back to the year nineteen thirty six. This area illuminates the crucial, formative period of Thor Heyerdahl's early life, a time before the fame…
Listen in the app3The Kon-Tiki Raft Hall: Engineering an Ancient Vessel
Prepare yourself for a moment of genuine awe as we step into the grand central hall of the museum. Before you rests the indisputable centerpiece of this entire institution: the authentic, original Kon-Tiki raft. …
Listen in the app4The Kon-Tiki Journey: Triumph and Terror on the Pacific
Now that we have examined the physical architecture of the raft, let us immerse ourselves in the harrowing reality of the journey itself. Close your eyes for a brief moment and imagine the scene on the twenty eighth of April,…
Listen in the app5The Marine Life Basement: Beneath the Balsa Logs
Let us now descend the staircase, moving away from the bright, airy main hall into the captivating, dimly lit environment of the museum's basement. As you reach the bottom of the stairs, turn your gaze upward. …
Listen in the app6The Cinema Room: Capturing the Adventure on Film
Continuing our journey through the museum, we arrive at a dedicated screening room that serves as a vital portal to the past. Please step inside and direct your attention to the screen. …
Listen in the app7The Easter Island Exhibition: Secrets of the Moai
As we exit the cinema, the thematic focus of the museum dramatically shifts from the vast open waters of the ocean to the remote, isolated shores of one of the most enigmatic locations on Earth. Welcome to the Easter Island…
Listen in the app8The Thor Heyerdahl Library: The Mind of a Scholar
Stepping out of the shadowy confines of the cave replica, we now enter a space dedicated entirely to intellectual pursuit and quiet reflection: The Thor Heyerdahl Library. This beautifully appointed room is carefully designed to…
Listen in the app9The Ra and Ra II Exhibition: Reconnecting Continents
Moving forward, we transition our focus from the vast expanse of the Pacific to the turbulent, unpredictable waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Here in this dedicated exhibition hall, you are standing before the fascinating remnants…
Listen in the app10The Tigris Exhibit: A Final Voyage and a Fiery Protest
As we approach the very end of the museum's extensive displays, we arrive at the poignant and thought-provoking exhibition dedicated to the Tigris expedition. This represents the final major oceanic journey of Thor Heyerdahl's…
Listen in the app11Closing
As our comprehensive journey through the extraordinary life and expeditions of Thor Heyerdahl concludes, I invite you to pause near the exit and reflect upon the monumental legacy housed within these walls. You have walked…
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What is Kon-Tiki Museum?
Kon-Tiki Museum is a place in Oslo Municipality with 11 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Oslo Municipality |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 11 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 59.9036, 10.6981 |
| Last updated |
