Perspektivet Museum in Tromsø: How to Visit + Useful Tips
If you are looking for a unique museum to visit in Tromsø, look no further than the Perspektivet Museum (Perspectives Museum).
This quirky, one-of-a-kind museum is a fantastic stop on any Tromsø itinerary. In this guide, I will discuss what the Perspektivet Museum in Tromsø is, including how to visit, ticket prices, and more!
Quick Tromsø Travel Guide
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🐋 Best tours and activities from Tromsø:
- Best northern lights tour from Tromsø (my favorite aurora tour in Tromsø!)
- Reindeer feeding and Sami culture tour (most popular Sami tour; great for kids!)
- Ethical whale-watching tour with orcas and humpbacks (a Nov-Jan must!)
🛌 Top hotels and lodging in Tromsø:
- Clarion ‘The Edge’ (Tromsø’s most beautiful hotel – on the sea!)
- Thon Hotel Tromsø (I’ve stayed here twice and recommend it!)
- Radisson Blu (many tours leave from here – by the harbor)
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This Tromsø museum has a few parts to it and not all are located in the city center, so be sure to plan ahead if you are keen to visit!
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About the Perspektivet Museum in Tromsø
The Perspektivet Museum is split over three sites: Storgata 95, Perspektivet Folkeparken, and Perspektivet Straumen Farm. Storgata 95 is the main building, but all sites can be visited year-round.
Storgata 95 is set in a beautiful wooden building.
It offers two exhibitions on Cora Sandel/Sara Fabricius, a famous author and painter who once lived here. These two exhibitions are ‘Sara and Freedom’ and ‘Traces of Sara’.
Temporary exhibitions are held at The Perspektivet Museum too, such as ‘New Standards’ which runs through January 2025.
You’ll also find exhibitions at Perspektivet Folkeparken. You can check what’s on before your visit.
Visiting the Perspektivet Museum: Practical Information
Opening Hours
The Perspektivet Museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday.
Opening hours are as follows: Tuesday to Friday (10 am – 4 pm) and Saturday to Sunday (11 am – 5 pm). The museum is closed on Mondays.
Ticket Prices
Adult tickets cost 80 NOK (around $7.40) while children under 18 are free. Students also have free entry and senior tickets cost 50 NOK (around $4.60).
An annual pass for the Perspektivet Museum costs 250 NOK (around $23).
Alternatively, you can opt for a Tromsø culture pass. It includes entrance to various attractions such as the Perspektivet Museum and Polar Museum.
Prices for the 2024-2025 Tromsø culture pass are as follows:
- Adult: 1906 NOK (about $175)
- Senior: 1525 NOK (about $141)
- Children: 935 NOK (about $87)
To pick up a Tromsø pass – you can head to the tourism office at Storgata 83 or the one at Prostneset Harbour Terminal at Samuel Arnesens gate 5.
Location
The Perspektivet Museum is located at Storgata 95, next to Verdensteateret Cinema. It’s in a listed building that dates back to 1838.
The two other museum locations are Perspektivet Folkeparken and Perspektivet Straumen Farm.
How much time do you need at the Perspektivet Museum?
The Perspektivet Museum is relatively small so you only need an hour or two. There’s also a museum shop where you can grab a coffee or hot chocolate afterward.
Best Time to Visit
Although temporary exhibitions may change, the Perspektivet Museum is a great place to visit at any time of year.
Those heading to Perspektivet Folkeparken (one of the museum’s other sites) should try to visit during the summer (June to August).
Every Sunday, between 12 am – 4 pm, there are various exhibitions, fun workshops, games, and more!
Perspektivet Museum FAQ
How accessible is the Perspektivet Museum?
The Perspektivet Museum is set across three floors so has lots of stairs.
As it’s a listed building dating back to the 1830s, only the ground floor has universal access.
When is the Perspektivet Museum closed?
The Perspektivet Museum is closed every Monday. It’s also shut on public holidays.
These include New Year’s Day, Good Friday, May 1st, May 17th, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and Boxing Day.
Additional Tips for Visiting the Perspektivet Museum
- There is a contact form online if you wish to have a guided tour.
- Special events and exhibitions take place throughout the year so check what’s on before your visit.
- During the summer, you can pick up a tasty ice cream from Perspektivet Folkeparken.
Is the Perspektivet Museum worth visiting?
If you have a spare hour or two in Tromsø, the Perspektivet Museum is a great place to visit, even more so if it’s a rainy day!
Another bonus of visiting this museum is that it’s only small so won’t take up much time. This way, you’ll have plenty of time to visit other cultural attractions in the city!
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