OSLO, Norway — The Fram Museum, set against the backdrop of the bustling Oslo harbour, is home to the legendary polar ship Fram. The museum is renowned for its impressive presentation of the history of Norwegian polar exploration.
Photograph by David Coleman. The Fram Museum, located on the Bygdøy Peninsula in Oslo, Norway, is dedicated to the country's illustrious history of polar exploration. The museum's centerpiece is the Fram, the world’s strongest wooden ship, which was built in the late 19th century and used in pioneering Arctic and Antarctic expeditions. The Fram carried notable explorers such as Fridtjof Nansen, Otto Sverdrup, and Roald Amundsen on their daring journeys into some of the most extreme environments on Earth. The museum provides a comprehensive look into these expeditions, showcasing a wide array of artifacts, photographs, and personal accounts that detail the challenges and triumphs of polar exploration. Visitors can board the Fram and explore its interior, gaining a firsthand perspective on the conditions faced by the explorers. The museum also features exhibits on modern polar research and the continued importance of the Arctic and Antarctic regions. The Fram Museum is a significant cultural and historical site in Oslo, offering educational insights and a fascinating glimpse into the spirit of exploration that has characterized Norwegian history. It stands as a tribute to the bravery and ingenuity of the explorers who ventured into the polar unknown.
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Location: Bygdøy Peninsula, Oslo, Oslo, Norway
Photo credit: © David Coleman | Have Camera Will Travel / Alamy / Afripics
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