The original Kon-Tiki raft was constructed without the use of metal nails or wire, relying on hemp rope bindings.
During the 1947 expedition, the crew relied on a parrot named Lorita as a mascot until she was washed overboard during a storm.
The 1950 documentary film 'Kon-Tiki' remains the only Norwegian film to win an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.
The museum contains a 30-foot whale shark skeleton discovered during Heyerdahl's travels.
Thor Heyerdahl's Ra II boat was constructed by Aymara boat builders from Lake Titicaca to ensure historical accuracy.
The museum holds a specific collection of authentic Rapa Nui moai statues and artifacts.
The original balsa logs used for the Kon-Tiki raft were harvested from the Ecuadorian rainforest.
The Kon-Tiki Museum in Oslo houses the original balsa-wood raft Kon-Tiki used by Thor Heyerdahl during his 1947 expedition across the Pacific Ocean. The institution displays the papyrus boat Ra II, which successfully crossed the Atlantic in 1970. Exhibits include artifacts from Heyerdahl's archaeological research on Easter Island and a collection of objects from the Galapagos Islands. The museum features a subterranean level displaying a replica of Easter Island cave systems. The interior showcases original expedition gear, photographs, and logs detailing Heyerdahl's transoceanic theories. A dedicated cinema screen cycles documentary footage of the 1947 journey throughout the day. The building is located on the Bygdøy peninsula, adjacent to the Fram Museum. The facility also houses an extensive library dedicated to Pacific anthropology.
The mezzanine walkway offers a panoramic view looking down upon the Kon-Tiki raft.
Combine your visit with the neighboring Fram Museum as they share the same Bygdøy peninsula area.
Check the cinema schedule upon arrival to catch the documentary screenings.
Allocate time to explore the underground cave replica exhibit which is often overlooked by rushed visitors.
Do not attempt to walk here from Oslo city center; it is significantly further than it appears on a map.
Open daily, though hours may be reduced during winter months compared to the summer peak season.
