Kon-Tiki Museum Entrance Ticket

Entry to the Kon-Tiki Museum, the anchor of a Bygdøy day.

Overview

A single ticket gets you into the Kon-Tiki Museum, the building that houses Thor Heyerdahl's original balsa wood raft. In 1947 he and his crew sailed that raft from Peru to Polynesia, and it stands at the center of the museum today, alongside the RA, the first ship to sail under a United Nations flag. Exhibits also cover Heyerdahl's work on Easter Island through artifacts, stories and photographs spread over two floors.

The visit is self-guided, with no guide included, and the listing puts the duration at about an hour. One reviewer reported spending two hours inside, so the listed time is best treated as a minimum rather than a fixed schedule. Your ticket includes local taxes and entrance, plus the noon screening of the Oscar-winning Kon-Tiki documentary. Reviews mention the film as a highlight of the visit, so time your arrival around it if you can.

This suits anyone curious about exploration history, including families. One reviewer said the ship would interest adults and children alike, and the museum sits next to the Fram Museum, so a longer museum day is easy to build. Transport and food are not included, and the site is not wheelchair accessible.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Make your own wayTransportation to the museum is not included. Travellers report an easy bus ride from central Oslo that drops off right by the museum, and a water taxi from the harbour as an alternative.
2. Enter the museumPresent your booking confirmation, which the listing says is received at the time of booking, and head inside at your own pace.
3. See the Kon-Tiki raftThe original balsa wood raft from the 1947 Peru to Polynesia voyage is the centerpiece, with exhibits and artifacts around it.
4. Explore the RA and Easter IslandSee the RA, the first ship to sail under a United Nations flag, plus artifacts from Heyerdahl's visits to Easter Island.
5. Watch the noon filmThe ticket includes the noon showing of the Oscar-winning Kon-Tiki documentary. Plan your arrival around it if you want to catch it.

What To Expect From The Tour

Here is what to know before booking, drawn from the listing and from what travellers report.

• Getting there. Transport is not included. Reviewers found the bus from central Oslo straightforward, with one noting the stop right in front of the museum, and one recommended the Ruter app for getting around. A water taxi from the harbour was another option a traveller mentioned.
• Pace and timing. The listing says about an hour, but one traveller reported spending two hours inside. The museum has two floors, and one reviewer described the exhibits as well signed.
• The noon film. The documentary screening is included and starts at noon.
• Good with kids. The listing notes that most travellers can participate.
• Food and drink. Nothing edible is included, and the listing lists food and drinks as extras. Plan a meal before or after, since the visit itself is self-guided and you set the pace.
• Photography. One reviewer reported getting great pictures. The raft and the RA are the obvious subjects, and the surrounding marina also gets a mention for its looks.

Common issues. The museum is not wheelchair accessible, and no animals are allowed, both stated in the listing. Transport, food, drinks, souvenirs and a guide are all extra. One reviewer felt the value for money was borderline. Getting there takes some planning, since transportation is not included and you rely on the bus or a water taxi.

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