From Peru to Polynesia

kon-tiki museum oslo norway

With Thor Heyerdahl being one of history’s most famous explorers, there is no reason why there shouldn’t be a museum in his honour, and there is no reason why you shouldn’t visit. The Kon-Tiki Museum in Oslo not only exhibits the Kon-Tiki balsa wood ship, which sailed from Peru to Polynesia, but also Ra II, a reed ship which took him and his crew from Morocco to Barbados. Kon-Tiki might be the most well-known one, but for me the reed ship is probably the one that resonates the most, since I later was able to visit Lake Titicaca, from where he took inspiration. I was surprised the museum was quite small, considering Heyerdahl’s many expeditions and significance, but I got to see what I came for, the legendary ships.

The Kon-Tiki Museum is located outside central Oslo, but you can easily reach it by bus. I’d say it’ll take you 30 minutes or so to get there. Since this is one of five museums located in this residential neighbourhood, you can get a lot done on a roundtrip bus ticket (note that will be two single tickets in Oslo), as if you’re up to it, you can walk between the museums. A nice walk I would say. Well, maybe not in the wintertime. Just remember to walk from Norsk Folkemuseum and to the end of the road, where the museum is located, and not the other way around, as then you’ll face a steeper road to tread.

Website: kon-tiki.no

kon-tiki museum oslo norway

4 thoughts on “From Peru to Polynesia

  1. I’m wanting to visit Oslo as I’ve been reading quite a bit about it lately. This looks like an area I’ll need to keep in mind when I finally make it there. #farawayfiles

    1. You definitely have to let me know if you come to Oslo! If you like museums, you’ll get a lot done out there.

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