The Arctic University Museum of Norway
Tromsø Museum
Tromsø’s most important museum of natural and cultural history, with highlights including the Sámi culture galleries and the Northern Lights science displays.
The Arctic University Museum of Norway (formerly the Tromsø Museum) was founded in 1872 and is part of the Arctic University of Norway. It sits in Folkeparken park at the southern tip of the island. Its permanent exhibitions cover the history and traditional way of life of the Sámi, church art of Northern Norway, dinosaurs and Arctic animals, and geology. An interactive hall explains the science behind the Northern Lights, where visitors can “make” aurora indoors. Admission is about NOK 100, and the museum is generally open from about 10:00 to 17:00. It is roughly a 10-minute bus ride from the city center, and Telegrafbukta beach park is right next door.
Opening hours
About 10:00–17:00 (may be shorter in winter)
Nearby sights
- Telegrafbukta
- Prestvannet
- Polaria
- Mack Brewery & Ølhallen
- Northern Lights Chase, Tromsø
- Storgata & Old Town
- Tromsø Cathedral
- Winter Whale Watching