"In 2006, I experienced it myself—sailing a balsa wood raft across the ocean." At the Kon-Tiki Museum, you'll see the actual raft that Olavs grandfather, Thor Heyerdahl and his crew used to cross the Pacific in 1947. No motor. No modern navigation. Just logs, ropes, and courage. In addition to the Ra II used by Olav and his crew. Some people read about adventure. Others seek it out. 📍 Come visit us @ Kon-Tiki Museum, Oslo | The Kon-Tiki Museum
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"In 2006, I experienced it myself—sailing a balsa wood raft across the ocean." At the Kon-Tiki Museum, you'll see the actual raft that Olavs grandfather, Thor Heyerdahl and his crew used to cross the Pacific in 1947. No motor. No modern navigation. Just logs, ropes, and courage. In addition to the Ra II used by Olav and his crew. Some people read about adventure. Others seek it out. 📍 Come visit us @ Kon-Tiki Museum, Oslo | The Kon-Tiki Museum
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On this very date, in 1947, six men took a leap of faith and followed Thor Heyerdahl on a 101 day journey across the Pacific Ocean on a balsa wood raft. Why? Because Heyerdahl wanted to test the theory that a balsa wood raft was seaworthy and could cross the Pacific Ocean from Peru to French Polynesia. April 28th will forever be Kon-Tiki day. Here at the museum we honor the memory of the world's most famous Norwegian, Thor Heyerdahl (1914-2002) - whose writings, films, and ideas still inspire ge
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On this very date, in 1947, six men took a leap of faith and followed Thor Heyerdahl on a 101 day journey across the Pacific Ocean on a balsa wood raft. Why? Because Heyerdahl wanted to test the theory that a balsa wood raft was seaworthy and could cross the Pacific Ocean from Peru to French Polynesia. April 28th will forever be Kon-Tiki day. Here at the museum we honor the memory of the world's most famous Norwegian, Thor Heyerdahl (1914-2002) - whose writings, films, and ideas still inspire ge
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Kon-Tiki balsa raft. Reconstruction of 1947 Thor Heyerdahl expedition from Peru to Polynesia
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Kon-Tiki balsa raft. Reconstruction of 1947 Thor Heyerdahl expedition from Peru to Polynesia
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Thor Heyerdahl is one of history’s most famous explorers. 💙 In 1947 he crossed the Pacific Ocean on the balsawood raft Kon-Tiki. He later completed similar achievements with the reed boats Ra, Ra II and Tigris, through which he championed his deep involvement for both the environment and world peace. The Kon-Tiki Museum exhibits objects from Heyerdahl’s world famous expeditions, the original Kon-Tiki raft, and the papyrus boat Ra II. Come and visit us! We are open 365 days a year! 🗿🌴💦 #konti
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Thor Heyerdahl is one of history’s most famous explorers. 💙 In 1947 he crossed the Pacific Ocean on the balsawood raft Kon-Tiki. He later completed similar achievements with the reed boats Ra, Ra II and Tigris, through which he championed his deep involvement for both the environment and world peace. The Kon-Tiki Museum exhibits objects from Heyerdahl’s world famous expeditions, the original Kon-Tiki raft, and the papyrus boat Ra II. Come and visit us! We are open 365 days a year! 🗿🌴💦 #konti
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In 1947, Norwegian adventurer Thor Heyerdahl launched the Kon-Tiki expedition to prove his theory that ancient South Americans could have settled Polynesia. He and five companions built a raft from balsa logs using only pre-industrial techniques and set sail from Peru. After 101 days at sea, having traveled approximately 4,300 miles, they successfully reached the Raroia atoll. The voyage became a global sensation and was documented in a book and an Oscar-winning film. Despite the journey's succe
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In 1947, Norwegian adventurer Thor Heyerdahl launched the Kon-Tiki expedition to prove his theory that ancient South Americans could have settled Polynesia. He and five companions built a raft from balsa logs using only pre-industrial techniques and set sail from Peru. After 101 days at sea, having traveled approximately 4,300 miles, they successfully reached the Raroia atoll. The voyage became a global sensation and was documented in a book and an Oscar-winning film. Despite the journey's succe
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On the occasion of the 50th celebration of the paprus ship Ra II which successfully crossed the Artlantic Ocean in 1970, Thor Heyerdahl's son sends a special greeting to the people of Morocco. Please visit The Kon-Tiki Museum YouTube channel to see the documentary film (2 parts) about the Ra expeditions. | The Kon-Tiki Museum
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shot_by_shot on Instagram: "The movie Kon-Tiki (2012) is a biographical adventure film based on the real-life 1947 expedition of explorer Thor Heyerdahl, who sailed a balsa wood raft across the Pacific to prove his theory that ancient South Americans could have settled Polynesia. The film follows Heyerdahl and his five-man crew as they build and navigate a balsa wood raft, facing dangerous storms and marine life during their 101-day journey from Peru to Polynesia. Your daily dose of adernaline i
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