Oslo - the Kunstmuseet

• 5 out of 5 stars by Reina Lagios from Kineta, Attica, Greece
• August 22, 2010

Quote: By visting Oslo the first thing that i had in my mind was to see the Vikings Ships whichwere found during the excavation by a group of Norwegians and Americans at the beginning of this century. Taking the tour bus to visit all the treasures of Oslo,... Read the full Kon-Tiki Museet review

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Kon-Tiki Museum

• 4 out of 5 stars by LenR from Townsville, Queensland, Australia
• June 15, 2008

Quote: I was very impressed by this museum because of the subject matter and the way it is displayed. Thor Heyerdahl is one of the twentieth-century’s most interesting scientist, adventurer and champion of the environment. The Kon-Tiki Museum houses... Read the full Kon-Tiki Museet review

From journal Oslo's Famous Museums

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Viking Ship Museum

• 5 out of 5 stars by Mr. Wonka from Brooklyn, New York
• December 11, 2003

Quote: The legends and folklore surrounding Vikings make their very existence seem almost mythical. But after visiting the Viking Ship Museum, located in the Bygdøy peninsula of Oslo, I can personally vouch that they DID exist, unless the three magnificent... Read the full Kon-Tiki Museet review

From journal Chocolate and Cheese in Oslo

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Viking Ship Museum

• 4 out of 5 stars by dawn from Chicago, Illinois
• July 20, 2001

Quote: This is a small but mighty museum dedicated to the exploration of three Viking mounds found in Oseberg and Gokstad Norway (located a wee-bit down the road on the Oslo Fjord.) The ships were found in 1880-1904 when archeological techniques were... Read the full Kon-Tiki Museet review

From journal God Morgen Oslo!

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Bygdoy Museums (Kon-Tiki Museum)

• 3 out of 5 stars by neworleanstraveler from Marrero, Louisiana
• December 10, 2000

Quote: So you are wondering what the Kon-Tiki is all about and why is it in Oslo? Norwegian Thor Heyerdahl built the balsa raft in 1947 with the help of other scientists and sailed it from Peru to Polynesia (about 4300 miles). In addition, he also... Read the full Kon-Tiki Museet review

From journal Basking in the summertime sun of Oslo

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Bygdoy Museums (Viking Ships Museum)

• 4 out of 5 stars by neworleanstraveler from Marrero, Louisiana
• December 10, 2000

Quote: I think the historical highlight of a trip to Oslo is a visit to the Bygdoy Peninsula and its three maritime related museums. To get to the Bygdoy Peninsula you can take a bus from the National Theater, but the most leisurely and scenic route is by... Read the full Kon-Tiki Museet review

From journal Basking in the summertime sun of Oslo

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Kon - Tiki Museum

• 3 out of 5 stars by AnaMH from South Florida, Florida
• November 18, 2000

Quote: The museum houses relics from the Kon-Tiki raft trip by Thor Heyerdahl in 1947. His journal took him from Peru to Polynesia. There are small figureheads from the Easter Islands on display. The museum has excellent information and educational items... Read the full Kon-Tiki Museet review

From journal Olso - Museums, Water and Fun

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Viking Ship Museum

• 4 out of 5 stars by AnaMH from South Florida, Florida
• November 18, 2000

Quote: The Viking Museum is on the Bygdoy penisula. Here you will find a ship excavated at Oseborg (Oslo Fjord) in 1904. The ship had been preserved for over 1,100 years. It was at the burial mound of Queen Asa. The ship and some of its treasures are on... Read the full Kon-Tiki Museet review

From journal Olso - Museums, Water and Fun

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