Marvels of Northern Nature and Stories of Northern People This museum offers science-based exhibitions, updated with the latest research. From fossils and rocks to wildlife and changing nature, the nature exhibitions «TellUs» and «UnNaturally» provides comprehensive information about the history of our planet Earth as well as the evolution and adaptations of birds and animals in the Northern regions. A

Vision and strategy The Science Centre of Northern Norway is one of 13 regional science centres i Norway, with responsibilities for Troms and Finnmark and Spitsbergen. The Science Centre is situated in Tromsø and Alta. Vision We make science fun, while taking science seriously. Goals Creativity, curiosity and love of science in everything we doVaried and interactive school activities Knowledge

Polaria – An Arctic experience! In a distinctive building depicting ice blocks pushed ashore by the harsh seas of the Arctic, you will find Polaria , in the center of Tromsø. Polaria was established in connection with the relocation of the Norwegian Polar Institute to Tromsø. Through knowledge-based exhibitions made in collaboration with researchers from the Fram Center , shall

Everyone is welcome at our Northern most Magic Ice-art gallery, in Tromso. Step inside and be amazed as you come face to face with some of Norway´s most historic and famous explorers as you also see what life is like inside the Artic circle. We´ll give you a winter poncho and gloves to wear inside and enjoy the chance to

The Troll Museum is a visual and digital presentation of Norwegian folk tales about trolls and other creatures from national and local folk beliefs. What is the nature of Trolls? The Troll in Peer Gynt’s story is a great example, which our visitors will also discover in depth here at the museum. We dive deeper into Norse myths and mythology,

Experience Tromsø’s best view! The cable car runs from Solliveien in Tromsdalen up to the mountain ledge Storsteinen (421 m above sea level) in just four minutes. The two gondolas, known as Seal and Polar bear, each have a capacity of 28 passengers. From the viewing platform at the upper station, you can enjoy spectacular panoramic views of Tromsø and

Perspektivet Museum is a foundation. It was established in 1996 with the purpose of developing and sharing knowledge as the basis for understanding connections in life, for creating tolerance of cultural diversity, and for offering alternative socio-cultural perspectives. The Museum has come to be known as an active environment for documenting contemporary life and for communication with the wider public.

Tromsdalen Church, also known as Ishavskatedralen (The Arctic Cathedral) was dedicated on November 19, 1965. Architect Jan Inge Hovig succeeded in creating a masterpiece. The cathedral is a landmark visible from the Tromsø Sound, the Tromsø Bridge and when landing in Tromsø by aircraft. The 11 aluminium-coated concrete panels on each side of the roof provide the cathedral’s form. The

The Polar Museum Winter trapping, seal hunting, expeditions and temporary exhibitions with arctic content. Tromsø has been the centre of seal hunting in North Norway, and the town was established at the “Gateway to the Arctic” in the late 1800s. Tromsø has long been an important base for many polar expeditions, and the Polar Museum exhibits and presents this polar

A fantastic experience! This is what the Swedish King said after a visit to Tromsø Arctic-Alpine Botanic Garden a few years ago. He is not the only one enjoying a visit to our small, but very diverse botanic garden. It is so different that it has been included among 10 top gardens in the world, e.g. by the BBC and

Tromsø University Museum is a conglomerate consisting of Tromsø Museum, The Polar Museum, MS Polstjerna and the Tromsø Arctic-Alpine Botanical Garden. Tromsø University Museum was founded in 1872 and is North Norway’s oldest research institution. The museum was incorporated in Tromsø University in 1976. Our main tasks are research, research communication, development and maintenance of research collections, outreach, management and