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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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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