Oslo›Guides›Kon-Tiki Museum›Skip-the-line guide

Kon-Tiki Museum Tickets: Prices, Combo Tickets with the Fram, the Bygdøy Ferry and Quiet Times

Q: Is the Kon-Tiki raft at the museum the original?

Yes, it's the original raft from the 1947 expedition.

By the BeatTheCrowd team · Updated 29 October 2026 · 3 min read

Quick answer

Adult tickets cost about NOK 180 (children about NOK 70, family about NOK 400), with combo tickets: Kon-Tiki + Fram (about NOK 250) or with the Norwegian Maritime Museum too (about NOK 380). It's open every day of the year, roughly 10 am-5 pm (September-April), 10 am-6 pm in May and 9:30 am-6 pm in summer. It's on the Bygdøy peninsula, reached by the museum ferry from City Hall pier (seasonal) or bus 30. It's busiest late morning in summer, when cruise groups visit. Go at opening or after 3 pm. Allow 1-1.5 hours.

What is the Kon-Tiki Museum?

The museum of Norwegian explorer Thor Heyerdahl, who in 1947 sailed the balsa-wood raft Kon-Tiki about 8,000 km from Peru to Polynesia to show that ancient South Americans could have reached the Pacific islands. The original raft is here, along with the papyrus reed boat Ra II, which crossed the Atlantic in 1970, and exhibits on Easter Island and his other expeditions. Heyerdahl's Kon-Tiki documentary won an Oscar.

Tickets

Ticket	Approx. price
Adult	NOK 180
Senior	NOK 140
Student / child	NOK 70
Family	NOK 400
Kon-Tiki + Fram combo (adult)	NOK 250
Kon-Tiki + Fram + Maritime Museum (adult)	NOK 380

Prices change, so check the official site. The Oslo Pass may include entry: check its current terms.

🎟️ Skip the ticket line

Check the crowds, find the best time slot, and book through our authorised partner.

See tickets →

Free cancellation via GetYourGuide

How busy is it?

When	Crowds
Opening	Low
11 am-2 pm in summer	High: cruise groups
After 3 pm	Low
Winter	Quiet

Crowds by day and time

From the typical weekly visitor pattern for Kon-Tiki Museum, based on Google’s popular-times data.

Least busy time

Wednesday, 2-5 pm

Busiest time

Sunday, 11 am-4 pm

When	What to expect	Verdict
Weekdays, 10-11 am	A steady flow of visitors, short waits at the main spots. Before the main crowds arrive.

What to see

The Kon-Tiki raft: the original balsa-wood raft on which Thor Heyerdahl and five crew sailed 8,000 km from Peru to Polynesia in 1947, to show that ancient South Americans could have reached the Pacific islands.

The Ra II: the papyrus reed boat in which Heyerdahl crossed the Atlantic from Morocco to Barbados in 1970.

The whale shark: a life-size model under the Kon-Tiki, recalling the creatures the crew met at sea.

Easter Island: a moai statue and finds from Heyerdahl's expeditions.

The Oscar: the Academy Award won by Heyerdahl's 1950 documentary of the expedition.

Galápagos, Maldives and Tucume: exhibits on his later expeditions.

FAQs

How much is the Kon-Tiki Museum?

About NOK 180 for adults and NOK 70 for children, with combo tickets with the Fram Museum.

Is the Kon-Tiki Museum open every day?

Yes, every day of the year.

How do I get to the Kon-Tiki Museum?

Take the museum ferry from City Hall pier (seasonal) or bus 30.

How long do you need?

1-1.5 hours.

What's the best time to visit?

Opening or after 3 pm. Check our live crowd tracker for your date.

Is the Kon-Tiki raft at the museum the original?

Sources

How we research: every guide is written by the BeatTheCrowd team from official sources and recent traveller reports, cross-checked against each other, and dated so you know how fresh it is. Last checked 29 October 2026. Prices and rules change, so always confirm on the official site before you book.

Address	Bygdøynesveien 36, Bygdøy
Getting there	Ferry from Aker Brygge (spring to autumn) or bus 30
Oslo Pass	Free entry
Accessibility	Mostly accessible
Duration	About 1 hour