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Svalbard Museum

Postboks 521, Longyearbyen 9171, Norway
+47 79 02 64 92
4.5 of 5 stars 19 Reviews
Type: Museums
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Tromso, Norway
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012
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On a rainy day or between different activities plan a visit in the Svalbard Museum. Especially with kids you will get a lot of information about the history of Svalbard. This museum is not only very informative, you also have the possibility to dig for "your fossiles" or tough polar bear fur.

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oslo
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012
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small museum filled with interesting information. Kids will enjoy as well. takes roughly an hour to see. A must for all visitors.

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London
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43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012

Nice way to spend the morning before the lunchtime flight out

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Norway
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2012

Svalbard museum is located in Longyearbyen very close to Radisson Blue Hotel. It is a very interesting little museum an is a must to visit when visiting Svalbard.

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British Isles
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 February 2012

One of the most informative and interesting museums, giving a complete a history of the Svalbard Islands with many original artifacts. Awe inspiring.

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Maryland, USA
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55 helpful votes 55 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2012
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Very interactive and interesting museum. Small enough that you feel like you learned something concrete, but large enough to have a diversity of exhibits. Not a stuffy museum at all.

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Perth (Tasmania), Australia
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2011
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Really enjoyed the opportunity to find out so much more about Svalbard, Spitsbergen and Longyearbyen itself from a historical viewpoint as well as gaining more insight into its current role. The hands on displays, great photos and even displays of 16th century mariners' clothing and artefacts was fascinating. I also enjoyed learning more about the world's seed bank maintained in... More

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Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 December 2011

Worth going if you have a few hours. very interesting.

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Denmark
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 November 2011
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Small, but big enough to show th life on Svalbard thrugh the years. Very good displays! A must!

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Salisbury, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 October 2011
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I am sure most visitor will pay the museum a visit as there are few tourist attractions in Longyearbyen. It is very well laid out and most interesting. Found out a lot about Svalbard and helped us understand this unique place.

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