The Polar Museum
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Lotte van den Heuvel
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"To learn more about life in the arctic circle, head to the Polar Museum in the centre of town. The museum's exhibitions cover everything from local culture and history to polar expeditions and Sámi art. Anything from the 17th century onwards is displayed and discussed in the museum.
The Polar Museum is part of the Arctic University Museum of Norway. Your best option for tickets is to get a combined ticket for the entire Arctic University Museum of Norway, which includes its own exhibitions, the Polar Museums, the Botanical Gardens, and the MS Polstjerna (a traditional seal-hunting boat)."
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Adrianna Cenuse
"If you wish to explore the Arctic, immerse yourself in the Polar Museum which showcases polar expeditions, research tools used by explorers, and first encounters with polar bears.
Additionally, indulge in the cultural history of the Arctic archipelago, Svalbard, which hosts the northernmost permanent settlement on Earth, located between mainland Norway and the North Pole."
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Sarah Lowell
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"This museum is dedicated to all things Arctic exploration. As the Gateway to the Arctic, many famous expeditions started in Tromsø.
Time needed: 1-2 hours
Entry fee: 110 NOK"
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