I have to thank our tour guide for giving us so much information about this museum. But even without him we would have loved just wandering around. Seeing the actual ship that took Amundsen to the South Pole was unreal.

The Fram Museum is possibly the most impressive collections of Norwegian Exploration, but also highlights exploration from other parts of the world. Definitely worth a visit, combined with some of the other wonderful museums on Oslo's museum island. Spend at least 2 - 3 hours in the museum.

Norway has fostered an impressive number of remarkable explorers. They were men who took incredible risks to satisfy their thirst for knowledge and pioneering adventure. Amundsen and Nansen are among the most famous, and this museum does a great job of telling their stories. In contrast to the improvised recklessness displayed in the sister museum (Kon-Tiki), these were men of meticulous preparation. The core of the Fram museum is the namesake ship itself. It has been restored to display in full scale life on board, reinforced by clever simulations of surrounding storms and ice bergs. Along the walls in this multi-story display are rows of texts in Norwegian and English, supplemented by boxes offering interpretation in half a dozen more languages. Displays of various artefacts from expeditions are mixed in. The only part that does not work well is the fact that your reading and watching is constantly interrupted by people passing in front of you. The layout of the museum is simply too narrow to be convenient. But overall, the museum is a remarkable testimony of man's testing of human boundaries.

One of the best museums of specific interest. They have maintained the Fram so well and it is an experience to walk in, around and through this fantastic ship. Historical pictures were displayed all around and there were supporting shows to watch. A lot of Ealing involved.

Well worth the trip. Buy an Oslo card, 24 hours pass, saves a fortune, because this museum is on a peninsula, with 4 others, and the ferry ride is included in the card price. Buy pass at city hall pier 3, from the office, and 10 minute boat trip ( good in itself) to the peninsula. Learned a lot about Amundsen and why he beat Scott ( We have been to discovery at Dundee a few years ago) Another great museum

Interesting museum about the ice explorers. The exhibits in the main building were on balconies that surrounded the ship. We found them to be too tight and close together to be able to view and read about them. Unless a new building is constructed with wider aisles, this museum will disappoint those who go and try to navigate the tight balconies to view the exhibits.

Pity I got there just when it was about to close. However I was still able to enjoy the surroundings. There is a lake nearby with benches to relax and statutes of dignitaries nearby as well. The area also had a very tall statue of alien life I am assuming right next door. It is a peaceful area one can enjoy after the museum. The bus comes right to this museum and turns around and head back out. So taking a bus is a good option.

This museum is a bit distant from the central part of Oslo, but still accessible by cab or bus and it is worth seeing. The museum brings to life the exploration of the polar regions by Norwegians in the last century and displays the ship Fram that was used on some of the expeditions. You can walk through the boat which really gives you an idea of what the voyages were like. There are a number of very good displays and a movie (unfortunately the movie was not available the day we visited). It is definitely worth going out of your way to see.

Next was the Fram Museum, a record of the triumphs of Roald Amundsen and Fridtjof Nansen and housing the Gjøa, the first ship to navigate the North West passage and the Fram, the ship that took Amundsen to the Antarctica where he became the first person to reach the South Pole. The Fram is open for people to walk through and get a sense of what life onboard might have been like. It is regarded as the strongest wooden ship ever built as it could withstand becoming frozen in ice, where all previous ship were crushed when icebound. A really interesting museum and it was jam packed in the height of summer.

We visited the Fram Museum in the context of a 3 day stay in Oslo. The Fram Museum is a very detailed authentic experience giving great insights into the discovery journey to the North and South Pole. The bravery and courage of the men is extremely well shown and with maps, interactive charts, and a visit to the original Fram ship it is entertaining and very educational. It requires quite concentrated reading and studying of the texts on display and certain exhibits are a little tightly packed, especially if there are more people visiting. Personally, I learnt a lot and found it a very good experience. It's best to foresee at least 1,5 hrs, better 2 hours!