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The Fram Museum is possibly the most impressive collections of Norwegian Exploration, but also highlights exploration from other parts of the world. Definitely worth a visit, combined with some of the other wonderful museums on Oslo's museum island. Spend at least 2 - 3 hours in the museum. Read more.
The First Crossing of Greenland (1888-1889) In 1888 Fridtjof Nansen, together with five companions, became the first to cross Greenland’s inland. They spent six weeks skiing across the ice cap from east to west and had to spend the winter 1888-89 at Godthaab (Nuuk) on the west coast before they could get a ship back to Norway.
The Fram Museum on Oslo's museum island is a must for any visitor to Norway's capital. The museum is dedicated to the remarkable story of the Fram, a Schooner used in expeditions of the Arctic and Antarctic regions by the Norwegian explorers Fridtjof Nansen, Otto Sverdrup, Oscar Wisting, and Roald Amundsen between 1893 and 1912.
The Fram Museum is possibly the most impressive collections of Norwegian Exploration, but also highlights exploration from other parts of the world. Definitely worth a visit, combined with some of the other wonderful museums on Oslo's museum island. Spend at least 2 - 3 hours in the museum. Read more.
The Fram Museum is a very detailed authentic experience giving great insights into the discovery journey to the North and South Pole. The bravery and courage of the men is extremely well shown and with maps, interactive charts, and a visit to the original Fram ship it is entertaining and very educational.
On June 24th 1893 the Fram set out on her first expedition. Fridtjof Nansen was in charge of the scientific side and Otto Sverdrup captained the ship. The voyage along the rugged coast of Norway proved a touching farewell with her homeland. The Fram and her crew were given a rousing send-off not only at her ports of call, but also in countless ...
The Fram Museum on Oslo's museum island is a must for any visitor to Norway's capital. The museum is dedicated to the remarkable story of the Fram, a Schooner used in expeditions of the Arctic and Antarctic regions by the Norwegian explorers Fridtjof Nansen, Otto Sverdrup, Oscar Wisting, and Roald Amundsen between 1893 and 1912.
