Plan your visit to The Arctic University Museum of Norway

The museums adress is Lars Thøringsveg 10. It is located on the south of Tromso island, about 2.5 km from the city centre.

Visit us by bus

Use the journey planner Svipper to find the best route (look for Tromsø Museum in the system).

Bus no. 40 goes from the city centre and stops closest to the museum — the stop is called Tromsø Museum. Bus nr. 33 goes to the stop Telegrafbukta (about 300 m from the museum).

Please note that bus tickets cannot be purchased at the museum.

Visit us by car

Guest parking is available to the right of the museum. 

The parking area includes two accessible spaces, and there’s a smooth, step-free surface all the way to the entrance.

Parking fees and hours are shown on site — you can pay via mobile app (easypark) or at the ticket machine (across the street, about 50 m away) using cash or card.

You can also park at Telegrafbukta and follow the pedestrian and cycle path from Kvaløyvegen (about 300 m).

If you have any questions, just ask our friendly staff at the reception!

Visit us walking, biking or skiing

If you have the chance, we highly recommend enjoying the scenery surrounding the museum. There are several paths and a light trail close by, and the popular city beach Telegrafbukta is only 300 m away.

If you come by bike, there is a bicycle rack by the main entrance.

If you arrive on skis, you can store your skis in the cloakroom during your visit.

GPS- koordinates: 69.635069 18.913572

The Arctic University Museum of Norway

Lars Thøringsveg 10, 9006 Tomsø

Winter Season

August 16th – June 14th
Monday-Friday 10:00-16:30 / 10 AM-4.30 PM
Saturday-Sunday 11:00-16:00 / 11 AM-4 PM

Summer Season

June 15th – August 15th
Monday-Friday 10:00-18:00 / 10 AM-6 PM
Saturday-Sunday 11:00-17:00 / 11 AM-5 PM
 

Christmas 2026 / New Year 2027

Wed 23 December 10:00–16:30 / 10 AM–4:30 PM
Thu 24 December CLOSED (Christmas Eve)
Fri 25 December CLOSED (Christmas Day)
Sat 26 December 11:00–16:00 / 11 AM–4 PM (Boxing Day)
Sun 27 December 11:00–16:00 / 11 AM–4 PM
Mon 28 December 11:00–16:00 / 11 AM–4 PM
Tue 29 December 11:00–16:00 / 11 AM–4 PM
Wed 30 December 11:00–16:00 / 11 AM–4 PM
Thu 31 December 11:00–16:00 / 11 AM–4 PM (New Year’s Eve)
Fri 1 January CLOSED (New Year’s Day)
Sat 2 January 11:00–16:00 / 11 AM–4 PM
Sun 3 January 11:00–16:00 / 11 AM–4 PM

Easter 2027

Wed 24 March 10:00–16:30 / 10 AM–4:30 PM
Thu 25 March 11:00–16:00 / 11 AM–4 PM (Maundy Thursday)
Fri 26 March 11:00–16:00 / 11 AM–4 PM (Good Friday)
Sat 27 March 11:00–16:00 / 11 AM–4 PM (Easter Saturday)
Sun 28 March 11:00–16:00 / 11 AM–4 PM (Easter Sunday)
Mon 29 March 10:30–16:00 / 10:30 AM–4 PM (Easter Monday) 

We’re open every day, with a few exceptions

The Arctic University Museum of Norway is open all days during the year, except for:

January 1st
May 1st
May 17th
December 24th
December 25th

These days the museum, including the cafe and the museum shop, is closed.

Café Rotunden

At Café Rotunden, you can help yourself to coffee, tea, soft drinks, and a variety of snacks Monday to Saturday during the museum’s opening hours.

On Sundays, the café is open with staff from 12 PM to 3.30 PM – serving delicious freshly baked waffles and more.

The Museum shop

Looking for a special gift? We have a wide selection of unique gift items and books that you can only find here. You’re welcome to visit the shop without purchasing a ticket to the rest of the museum.

The museum shop is open during the museum’s opening hours.

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Guided tours

Guided Tour of the Sámi Exhibitions

The museum displays comprehensive exhibitions about the Sami people. This tour invites you to explore the history of the Sami nation, together with one of our skilled guides.

The tour is held

September 2026 - May 2027: Every Friday at 1.00 PM (13:00)*

We recommend booking your tickets in advance. Same-day tickets are also available at the museum, if spots are open.

*The tour is offered every week, with some exceptions such as national holidays, Christmas, and other special occasions. The booking calendar available through the link is updated with all available dates. Additional guided tours may also be arranged. Please contact us if you have any questions: booking@tmu.uit.no

For questions, call +47 776 45 001 or email booking@tmu.uit.no

In addition, free admission* is offered to:

• Companions (with a valid companion card)
• Holders of the Opplevelseskortet and one accompanying adult
• Individuals who work with informing visitors and tourists about activities and attractions in Tromsø (valid identification required)

 *free admission when standard admission applies. Some guided tours and events may require an additional ticket.