This museum chronicles the maritime history and culture of Norway, complete with a ship's deck with helm and chart house. There's also a three-deck section of the passenger steamer Sandnaes. The Boat Hall features a fine collection of original small craft. The fully restored polar vessel Gjoa, used by Roald Amundsen in his search for the Northwest Passage, is also on display. The three-masted schooner Svanen (Swan) is moored at the museum. Built in Svendborg, Denmark, in 1916, Svanen sailed under the Norwegian and Swedish flags. The ship now belongs to the museum and is used as a training vessel and school ship for young people.

Open Hours

May-Sept daily 10am-6pm; Oct-Apr Mon-Wed and Fri-Sun 10:30am-4pm, Thurs 10:30am-6pm

Prices

Admission to museum and boat hall 40NOK ($5.70) adults, 25NOK ($3.55) children

Transportation

Ferry: From Pier 3 facing the Rådhuset (summer only). Bus: 30 from the National Theater

URL: http://www.norsk-sjofartsmuseum.no/

E-mail: fellespost@norsk-sjofartmuseum.no