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Hey, explorer!
Are you ready to become a true adventurer like Thor Heyerdahl? At the Kon-Tiki Museum there are lots of exciting things to see, try and explore. See if you can complete all the missions! 🚀🌊🗺️
📖 The Magical Book
Flip through the magical book in The Theory behind the Expedition exhibition. Here you can see the beautiful drawings Thor made when he was just 20 years old and traveling to the remote island of Fatu Hiva.
🌊 Can You Steer the Raft?
Try the game on the wall in the 101 Days exhibition. Can you keep the Kon-Tiki on course through the giant waves?
🌳 In Search of Balsa Wood
Travel to Ecuador and try the game where you search for balsa logs to build the raft.
⚓ Steer Like a True Seafarer
Pull the levers and discover how Thor and his crew steered the raft using special wooden boards called guara boards.
🦅 Find the Birdman
The cave is a replica of a real cave on Easter Island where Thor Heyerdahl discovered many unusual things. Can you find the mysterious Birdman – half bird, half human?
💀 Skull Hunt
See if you can find the lava rock that looks like a skull.
⚠️ Do You Dare Go Further?
Look for the “Danger” sign where the cave splits into two passages. If you’re brave enough, sneak into the left passage and discover a small surprise!
🎮 Play in Kid-Tiki
Climb aboard the children’s very own Kon-Tiki raft, look at the stars on the ceiling, and feel different types of wood. Which one do you think is heavier – balsa wood or oak?
👋 Meet Thor Heyerdahl
Here you can meet Thor Heyerdahl! Well, almost. His wax figure is waiting for you here. Does it look real?
Beneath the Kon-Tiki Raft
🐠 Explore the Pacific Ocean
Spin the circular display and point to the fish you would like to learn more about.
🪸 Discover Life Beneath the Sea
Take a look inside the display cases! One shows the colorful life found among coral reefs, while another reveals creatures that live so deep beneath the ocean that sunlight never reaches them.
Easter Island – Full of Mysteries
🗺️ Solve the Mysteries
Press the orange circles on the map and discover fascinating facts about Easter Island.
🔍 Spin and Learn
Turn the glass display cases around the glowing table and find out about the strange and exciting discoveries Thor Heyerdahl made.
Around the RA Boat
🐒 Meet Safi the Monkey
Look for the illustration of Safi, the monkey who joined both RA expeditions. Read his story and find out what he experienced during the voyages.
📸 Can You Find Safi?
Somewhere in the exhibition, there is also a photograph of Safi together with the rest of the crew. Can you spot it?
“We loved exploring the updated museum and spent over an hour there! The immersive setting around Thor Heyerdahl’s huge ship, hands-on interactive stations at every step, and Sophie’s favorite, the themed play area Kid-Tiki ,made it such a perfect family visit.
I honestly think it’s now one of the most kid-friendly gems in Oslo! 💎.”
– Instagram profile “Family in Oslo” 2026