Guided tour of the highlights at Tromsø Museum

Northern Stories - Northern Life

Covering Norway north of the Arctic Circle as well as the Arctic regions, Tromsø Museum offers stories of stubborn survival, of generous beauty and vivid wildlife. Come explore!

At Tromsø Museum you will find exhibitions that provide insight in North Norwegian culture and nature.

The exhibitions are here for you to experience, assess and explore. There are buttons to press, objects to touch and questions to be answered – either by you or your companions.

The museum building on a lovely day of spring

Tromsø Museum. Photo: Adnan Icagic (c) Tromsø University Museum

What's there to see at Tromsø Museum?

Whether you prefer insects or indigenous people, Gothic sculpture or archaeology, Tromsø Museum will provide you with fascinating facts on nature and culture in Northern Norway. Our collections are very varied, and the many temporary exhibitions means there is always something new for you to discover.

Tromsø Museum is a university museum, and our exhibitions are mainly based on thorough and recent research, very often incorporating the latest news from the world of science.

More information on our exhibitions here

Seven exhibitions with natural and cultural science themes at Tromsø Museum might be a big mouthful! However, our museum host will give you the highlights of the exhibitions in a guided tour as part of International Week in Tromsø. Free entrance. Welcome!