Visit The Kon-Tiki Museum
Visit the Kon-Tiki Museum and experience the unique vessels
Thor Heyerdahl sailed on his world-famous expeditions
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. Since 1950 close to 20 million people have visited the museum. On this site you will find information on opening times, how to get here, ticket information and the opportunity to buy tickets online.
The museum is open every day throughout the year!
May: at 10:00 - 18:00
June - August : at 09:30 - 18:00
November - April: at 10:00 - 17:00
Transport
Bicycle:
Oslo Bysykkel is available 365 days a year.
By private car:
Public parking in Bygdøynesveien 37 before Bygdøynes.
Public transport:
Bus 30 from Jernbanetorget, City Hall and Solli Plass every 10 minutes. See Ruter for more information.
Ferry:
Bygdøyfergene From Rådhuskaien 4 to Bygdøy from April to October, every 20 minutes. Stop no. 2 Bygdøynes, 200 meters from the Kon-Tiki Museum.
Tickets
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Tickets
The museum contains items from Heyerdahl's world-famous expeditions, the original Kon-Tiki raft and the reed boat Ra II. Welcome to the Kon-Tiki museum!
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School/kindergarten
School classes from Norwegian schools (grades 1-13) and kindergarten groups have free entry accompanied by a teacher/adult during the museum's opening hours (Guided tour costs extra)
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Guided tour
We offer tours in Norwegian and English. We will go through The Kon-Tiki expedition, RA and Easter Island. The tour takes about 50 minutes. We accept 30 people per tour.
Digital museum guides
With our digital 3D tour around The Kon-Tiki Museum you can experience our exhibitions online, and you can download our museum guide, in your desired language for free. To get an even better experience before you visit us.
Practical information
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Kon-Tiki museet
Bygdøynesveien 36
0236 Oslo -
General facilities:
Parking for buses and trucks
Family friendly
Open on Mondays
Parking space
Kid friendly
Discounts :
Free with Oslo Pass
Combination ticket Kon-Tiki, Norwegian Maritime Museum and Frammuseet available
Museum and handicrafts
Tour by appointment
Lecture
Museum shop
Permanent exhibitions
Sculptures
Theme exhibitions
Season
Open all year round!
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Adults NOK 140
Children (6–17) NOK 50
Families (2+5) NOK 300
Groups (min. 10) NOK 100
Seniors NOK 100
Students NOK 50 School groups Free
Tour, schools (max. 30) NOK 950
Tour other groups; Send an e-mail to shop@kon-tiki.no
We also sell joint tickets to the Fram Museum and The Norwegian Maritime Museum. When visiting several museums in Bygdøynes, we recommend buying joint tickets. These can be bought at all the museums and give a 10% discount.
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Kon-Tiki Museum and Fram Museum Adult NOK 250
Pensioner NOK 180
Student NOK 90
Children NOK 90
Family ticket NOK 540
The Kon-Tiki Museum and the Norwegian Maritime Museum Adult NOK 250
Pensioner NOK 180
Family ticket NOK 540
*Child and student tickets are not offered
The Kon-Tiki Museum, the Fram Museum and the Norwegian Maritime Museum Adult NOK 380
Pensioner NOK 270
Family ticket NOK 810
*Child and student tickets are not offered
Guided tour
The Kon-Tiki Museum offers tours for groups by appointment and when we have capacity. Companies, organizations or other groups who wish to book a tour during or outside opening hours, please get in touch.
Travel operators with groups visiting the museum during normal opening hours, who want a guided tour, are asked to contact the skilled guides in Oslo Guideservice and Oslo Guidebureau.
Keep your event at the Kon-Tiki museum
The story of the world-famous Thor Heyerdahl, Kon-Tiki and Ra II is interesting and can be transferred and made relevant for companies, organisations, embassies as well as groups of friends who want a pleasant meeting in exotic surroundings. We are happy to offer tours for such groups in Norwegian or English during or outside opening hours, with or without catering. Contact us for a non-binding meeting or information.
Welcome to an unforgettable evening!