You really get a feeling of how extreme the environment of Svalbard and the North Pole is. Well worth a trip - and admission fees were reasonable.

The Tromso Polar Museum is a must see for anyone interested in Polar exploration. There exhibitions on the fauna of the north, including on the different sorts of seals, and a model of a trapper's house. The best, though, is the collection on Nansen and his explorations, including his kayak. It's true that the labeling could have been better, but... More

Don't miss this small and fascinating museum. There is lots to see and it gives a strong impression of just how hard life was for the intrepid hunters and explorers of this region. The displays are informative and interesting - if they had all been signed in English we would have been here for days instead of two hours! Unlike... More

Very well laid out and a lot to see. Very helpful staff. Would have liked a little more English to explain but enough to keep me interested

interesting little musuem not far from the main areas. Good place to get to know about polar exploration. Good mix of info and displays.

It can't be said that this museum is the cutting edge in exhibit presentation, and the initial room with a rather old-fashioned mock up of a hut in the artic might be a bit off putting. But this museum is full of old-fashioned charm and has some interesting exhibits. Some more information in English would help, but there are brief... More

Nice history of bear, seal, walrus hunting. The museum is three floors. Outside the museum is a nice view of the mountains.

well layed out thoughtful displays, a little more english signage would be the cherry on the cake

Interesting things to see and learn about this area and their history. Wished I had my grandkids with me