News

Report from the anniversary year

Wednesday, 19 December 2012

Over 400 events nationally and abroad, and the anniversary year received great attention in the media throughout the year. The report is now ready.

New exhibition on Robert F. Scott at The Fram Museum

Tuesday, 22 May 2012

The exhibition tells the amazing story of the Terra Nova Expedition 1910 – 1913 and contains a large number of the striking photos and original artifacts from the expedition. Opens 7 June.

Explorer Amundsen subject of new commemorative coins

Monday, 20 February 2012

The silver $5 coin and the gold $5 coin honor the 100th anniversary of Amundsen’s conquest of the South Pole.

Commemorative flight

Tuesday, 22 November 2011

Antarctica Sightseeing Flights offers a commemorative flight in conjunction with the centenaries of the South Pole Expeditions of Amundsen (1910-1912) and Scott (Terra Nova 1910-1913) and Douglas Mawson’s 1911-1914) Australasian Antarctic Expedition (AAE).

Sing for the penguins

Thursday, 10 November 2011

Jørgen Amundsen and his crew are heading to Antarctica on an expedition to follow in the spirit of Roald Amundsen. The focus is on the coming 100 year's challenges – the environment. . The penguin is the symbol of our efforts to raise awareness on these matters. On 16 December 16th they will be giving the penguins their very own concert. You can join the choir!

Angelina Jolie and Sivert Høyem at the Nansen Award 2011

Wednesday, 05 October 2011

Wednesday evening TV2 is broadcasting the Nansen Award 2011 with superstar Angelina Jolie and Sivert Høyem on stage. Siri Lill Mannes leads the show with the legendary war reporter Martin Bell.

New Nansen biographies

Wednesday, 28 September 2011

This fall, Norwegian-speaking Nansen enthusiasts can enjoy two more biographies of the polar hero. In September, both Gyldendal and Cappelen Damm released new biographies of Fridtjof Nansen. Vogt’s book covers all aspects of Nansen’s life, whereas Jølle’s book is focused mainly on Nansen as a scientist.