Kon-Tiki Museum Entrance Ticket

Great museum. Brilliant effects. The boat is set in the middle of the room. The screen around the room changes from lovely calm weather to very stormy. Really well presented. We really enjoyed our visit. This museum is covered by the Oslo Pass.

I first visited the Kon-Tiki in September 2025 and reviewed it here. The reason I'm reviewing again is after visiting again with my partner this summer, I felt it was only fair to point out some of the changes to the museum since then. When I came last, I loved the experience and this is a little gem well worth visiting, however some parts were showing their age a little. Well, they clearly knew that as when we visited this year, a number of the rooms had been modernised and given a more up to date feel. This was mostly evident around the Kon-Tiki itself where a lot more interactive items had been installed, including some stuff for kids to play with and explaining how the raft was steered etc. Now I'm old and don't mind just reading stuff/descriptions on exhibits, but even I can admit this is far more engaging and a good way to get younger minds into the subject matter. Overall, I think they did a good job with the improvements and the missus thoroughly enjoyed her first contact with the slightly unhinged adventuring madness of Thor Heyerdahl. As per previous visits, this was included on the Oslopass, so be sure to get that and check in! Also as per previous, the Fram gets all the attention and this is far quieter, which is a shame, but at least also means you can take your time looking at everything. Still a 'highly recommended' from me!

Less crowded than the nearby Fram and Maritime museums, but still worth an hour or so to appreciate the scope of Thor Heyerdahl’s curiosity and innovative spirit, as you look at the two experimental ships he created, one (Kon-Tiki) made of balsa logs and one (Ra II) of papyrus reeds. Make sure not to miss the “underwater” portion of the exhibit showing the marine life that flourished below Kon-Tiki. There is also a section on Heyerdah’s journey toit offers some unique gift options with Polynseian flair. Stroller/wheelchair accessible throughout (unlike Fram). Included with the Oslo Pass, but individual ticks are 180 Norwegian Kroner for adults, 70 for children. The bargain is the 24-hour Oslo pass that includes the ferry ride, Fram, Kon-Tiki, and other museums on the peninsula.

I went as I read the book as a child and of course it was a daring expedition. Sweet little place, I do not think I would have gone without the Oslo Pass. My criticism is that the museum takes a completely non critical approach to the notion of the ‘great white male explorer’. I was shocked to see many stone carvings from burial caves that Thor had proudly appropriated! It is time to update this place in the light of current understanding of culture and colonialism

Having visited Fram and the Maritime museum I was a little frustrated that I had not left myself sufficient time to explore this museum. (they are all next to each other). Kon Tiki contains a great deal to see, including the original balsa wood raft used on the exploration. It is amazing learning just how brave Thor Heyerdahl was and the faith he had in the raft even staying afloat. Reading that he could not even swim just exemplified the courage and enthusiasm involved in these explorations.

We visited this museum plus The Fram and the Maritime Museum on our recent trip to Oslo. All three were well displayed, had Norwegian and English wall descriptions, and had clear routes through to facilitate your visit and understanding of the topic. So glad we spent the day on the Bygby Peninsula!

I originally visited this museum in 2018 and I really enjoyed it. The first part explained the reason for the expedition and the charisma of those involved. Sadly this visit was a disappointment. The museum was halfway through being changed. To my mind, it was better before. The layout is now awkward with bits of information jutting into where visitors are walking. One section is accessible over a glass panel on the floor. I didn’t enjoy walking over it (and I witnessed many others not enjoying it either). When you gain access to this section it baffles me what is to be learned. The layout (again) in this small section is not through very well (it is certainly not accessible in a wheelchair). There is supposed to be an audio guide so perhaps that will help with the information, but it was not available/offered to us. There are speakers on the wall (quite high up - not easy for children or those in wheelchairs). In order to hear what is coming out of the speaker, you have to push your ear to it, which then means your body is blocking the written information for other visitors. You are then lead into a dark area (I felt claustrophobic). This area is all about the sharks and other sealife that the crew of kontiki saw. This area is probably aimed at children. Only after leaving this area did I find any information on why they set off. This was my friend’s first visit and I will let her write her own review. For me, it’s badly laid out and visitors should definitely be informed of the reason for the expedition at the very beginning.

Very interesting museum in Oslo. Superb staging of important voyages.

There was alot of renovation going on during our visit, so I was glad that we had free admission from the Oslo Pass otherwise I would have felt let down, as they don't tell you this before you enter. Exhibits were missing and alterations being made so not that good of a visit, maybe when it's completed it will look good. This is an interesting museum with lots of information but hopefully work is completed soon.

I remember studying this expedition at school. This was a great reminder. I did this tour in conjunction with the Fram museum. Enjoyed the timeline of the various expeditions.