Kon-Tiki Museum

Opened in 1950.

The Kon-Tiki raft used in Thor Heyerdahl's 1947 expedition across the Pacific is on view here, along with artifacts and information from all of Heyerdahl's many explorations. Associated with the museum is the Institute for Pacific Archaeology and Cultural History, which continues Heyerdahl's research.

Thor Heyerdahl passed away in April 2002.