Plan your visit to Polarmuseet

Opening hours

Monday - Friday: 09:00 - 17:00
Saturday: 09:00 - 17:00
Sunday: 09:00 - 17:00
Extended opening hours

Here's how to get here
Ticket prices
Exhibits
Events

Here's how to get here

Visiting on foot:

The Polar Museum is located at the northern end of downtown Tromsø, within easy walking distance from most of the city’s hotels and places to stay.

Visiting by car:

The Polar Museum does not have its own car park. However, the Tromsø City Council has a car park near the entrance to the museum. Museum visitors may park here for a fee, which may be paid by card, cash or by downloading the Easypark app.

Visiting by bus:

Given its central location, you can catch many different buses to reach the Polar Museum. You can use this travel planner to check which bus number and departure time to take to get to the museum.

If you visit the city’s tourist information office at Visit Tromsø, you can buy the Tromsø Pass. The provides unlimited bus travel during the specified period as well as admission to a range of attractions in Tromsø, including both our museums.

Unfortunately, we don’t sell bus tickets at the museum. However, you can buy bus tickets at several kiosks in Tromsø, the ticket counter at the Tromsø Passenger Terminal or via the “Troms Billett” app. Another option is to buy an electronic travel card (Tromskortet).

Extended opening hours

Opening Hours summer season (June 1st - August 15th):

Every day: 09.00 - 17.00

Opening Hours winter season (August 16th - May 31st):

Every day: 11.00 - 17.00

Please note that the museum is closed on 1 May and 17 May.

Book a tour

We do not currently offer guided tours at fixed times. To book a guided tour, please contact us by e-mail at: postmaster@polarmuseum.no

Ticket prices

2025 TICKET PRICES THE POLAR MUSEUM
Adults: NOK 120,-
Children under 18: Free
Senior citizens 67+ / Disability: NOK 100,-
Students and military conscripts: NOK 100,-
UiT student: Free
Groups (min. 10 persons): NOK 100,- per person
Annual pass 365 days one adult: NOK 400,-

Exibhits

Here you can find all our exhibits at the Polarmuseet.

BECOME A TROMSØ EXPERT – WIN A DREAM WEEKEND FOR YOUR FAMILY

This summer from June 20 to August 20, children in Tromsø can take part in a competition. Win a dream weekend for the family (2 adults, 3 children) at a selected hotel in Norway or gifts from all the attractions!

The competition is all about collecting stamps at Tromsø’s attractions. In addition, you will be learning more about Tromsø in a fun way. At the museum, you can solve a quiz and get a small prize.

Get your “Become an Expert of Tromsø” card at the Tourist Information Center or from any of the participating attractions. The card is free! Read more about the competition and the rules here: [Things to do | Become a Tromso expert this summer | Tromso | Norway | Visit Tromso]

Arve Elvebakk står på knær i blomsterbed i botanisk hage ved UiT og studerer blomst med lupe. — On the card you will meet our mascots, Julie and Rijá. Learn about their traditional outfits and the flags they wave. Photo: Ilze Dambe

Participating attractions:
The Arctic University Museum of Norway
The Polar Museum
North Norwegian Art Museum
The Cable Car
Tromsøbadet (Tromsø aqua park)
The Science Centre of Northern Norway
Polaria
The Arctic Cathedral

For the family

Become a Tromsø expert - Win a dream weekend for your family

This summer from June 20 to August 20, children in Tromsø can take part in a competition.

Become a Tromsø expert - Win a dream weekend for your family

This summer from June 20 to August 20, children in Tromsø can take part in a competition.

Win a dream weekend for the family (2 adults, 3 children) at a selected hotel in Norway or gifts from all the attractions!

Get your “Become an Expert of Tromsø” leaflet at the Tourist Information Center or from any of the participating attractions. The leaflet is free! Read more about the competition and the rules here

In the leaflet you will see our mascots, Julie and Rijá. Learn about their traditional outfits and the flags in their hands.