About The Kon-Tiki Museum
Established in 1949
After the world-famous and sensational Kon-Tiki expedition in 1947, the Kon-Tiki museum opened in Oslo. Everyone wanted to see the primitive Kon-Tiki raft built according to prehistoric knowledge. The museum was opened in a temporary building in 1949, and got its current premises in 1957. Since 1949 close to 20 million people have visited the museum.
Visit us and take part in Thor Heyerdahl's famous life's work, which is characterized by a thirst for research, opposition to established truths, environmental protection, work for a more peaceful and sustainable world, and a deep respect for indigenous peoples.
Thor Heyerdahl was the steadfast and fascinating man who lived out his dreams by exploring the world and living science.
The exhibitions
The exhibitions in the museum are accompanied by good texts in many languages and show Thor Heyerdahl's work from his first journey to Fatu Hiva, to the voyages with Kon-Tiki, Ra, Ra II and Tigris, as well as the expeditions to Galàpagos, Easter Island (Rapa Nui) and Tùcume in Peru.
Visitors can also see models of sharks and fish in an underwater exhibition under the Kon-Tiki raft, walk in a 30-metre long replica of a cave from Easter Island, see the books in Heyerdahl's personal library and an exhibition about the person Thor Heyerdahl.
The Kon-Tiki Museum is open every day throughout the year!
The original Kon-Tiki movie
The 1950 Academy Award-winning Kon-Tiki film screens daily at 12 in the cinema downstairs at the museum. The documentary continues to be shown throughout the day. We also have a rich museum shop, which you can visit independently during opening hours.
The museum is suitable for children
The Kon-Tiki and Ra exhibits are also child-friendly. The children can follow the stories about Johannes the crab who participated in the Kon-Tiki journey and Safi the monkey from the voyage on RA.
For those interested in Tiki, there is a small exhibition about Tiki pop culture, as well as Tiki-related goods in the museum shop's other assortment.
