Tromsø is a city at the end of the world, where museum spaces reflect the harsh beauty of the Arctic and deep human stories. Here, each exhibition is an opportunity to touch polar research, marine biology and the culture of northern peoples. Travels through the museum halls of Tromsø turn into bright routes that leave a strong impression and expand the idea of life beyond the Arctic Circle.
At the heart of urban museum life is the Museum of Polar Science, opened in 1997: interactive aquariums, exhibitions about marine fauna and panoramic films about the northern seas attract families and nature lovers. The city also has a university museum with rich archaeological collections and ethnographic materials, a historical museum that stores items of whaling and marine history, and several modern exhibition spaces where the works of northern artists are presented. In the vicinity, it is easy to find historical and ethnographic complexes and small museums at fishing settlements, where rare artifacts of life and unique exhibits related to the development of the Arctic and the traditions of the Sami are stored.
The museum poster of Tromsø is full of events: it regularly hosts the Night of Museums, seasonal exhibitions of modern art and temporary imported exhibitions from European collections. During the year, museums organize thematic programs, lectures and interactive family days, and in summer and during the Northern Lights, there are especially many special projects and open events. Following the poster, you can get to rare shows, educational marathons and curatorial excursions that reveal the collection from an unexpected side.
Come to Tromsø to walk the museum routes and feel the atmosphere of northern discoveries. Book excursions with a private guide - local specialists will select an individual route, tell little-known stories and help you optimally plan a trip to museums and surroundings. With a guide, your excursions will become lively, informative and truly memorable, and booking will help save time and get the most impressions.
