Fram Museum, Oslo, Norway
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N 59° 54.202 E 010° 41.983
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The Fram Museum (Norwegian: Frammuseet) is a museum telling the story of Norwegian polar exploration
Waymark Code: WMEVCW
Location: Oslo, Norway
Date Posted: 07/09/2012
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The Fram Museum shows the history of the polar explorers. Here you’ll find the world’s most famous polarship, Fram, from 1892, the museums main attraction. The ship is displayed in its original condition with interior and objects perfectly preserved.
The museum tells the story of the Norwegian polar expeditions, who also represent international history in the field of polar exploration: Nansens journey across the Polar ocean and his attempt to ski across the North Pole, Sverdrups expedition to Greenland, a voyage where more than 200 000 squarekilometers of unchartered land was discovered, and Amundsens journey to the South Pole, the discovery of the Northwest Passage and his attempt to reach the North Pole.
Museum Address: Oslo, Norway
Museum Website: [Web Link]
Cost: 80.00 (listed in local currency)
Hours of Operation: See: http://www.frammuseum.no/Visit-the-Museum/Opening-hours.aspx
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