Plan your visit to The Arctic University Museum of Norway

The museum is situated on the south of Tromso island, at Lars Thøringsveg 10, about half an hour walk from the city centre. 

Parking

If you come by car, you will find parking on the right side of the main entrance. You can pay by creditcard or download the Easypark-app. 

If you come riding a bike, you can park it to the left of the main entrance. 

Walking, skiing, biking

The scenery surrounding the museum is beautiful, and there are several paths and a light trail that you can follow to get to us. During winter, we are one in few museums that can offer ski-in, with ski slopes running all the way to the museum. 

Bus

Traveling from the city center / "Bankgata": Bus no. 40 (to Tromsø Museum) or 33 (to Telegrafbukta).

If you plan to go by bus, you can use this travel planner to find information about the timetables and how to buy tickets. Our nearest bus stop is called Tromsø Museum, served by bus line no. 40 or bus no. 33 to the stop Telegrafbukta. The local tourist information Visit Tromso, also offer a Tromsø pass that gives you entrance to several of the attractions and museums in the city, and it also includes bus tickets.

The Arctic University Museum of Norway

Please note that on the 29th of May (Ascension Day), the museum will be open from 11:00-16:00.

Opening hours Winter Season August 16th – Jun 14th

Monday-Friday: 10:00 - 16:30
Saturday-Sunday: 11:00 - 16:00

Opening hours Summer Season June 15th – August 15th

Monday-Friday: 10:00 - 18:00

Saturday-Sunday: 11:00 - 17:00

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

May 1st, May 17th, December 24th and December 25th

Opening hours for Café Rotunden at The Arctic University Museum of Norway:

Self serve within the opening hours of the museum.

Café Rotunden

Opening hours for the café at The Arctic University Museum of Norway:

Monday – Sunday: Self serve within the opening hours of the museum.

Museum shop

The museum shop follows the opening hours of the museum.

Guided tours

"Sami Culture - Past and Present"

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.

See availability and book the tour here.

"Discover the Aurora"

A guided tour of our northern lights exhibion "Under the Lights". Delve into both the captivating myths and the enlightening facts surrounding the Northern Lights, while also gaining insight into Aurora research.

See availability and book the tour here.

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