The Polar Museum is Norway's Arctic University Museum, located in Tromsø. The museum has a broad focus on polar history and Arctic culture, and offers exhibitions that highlight the unique conditions in the Arctic. In addition to permanent exhibitions, the museum also has research projects and collections related to Arctic conditions, making it an important player in research and education in the region.
The museum facilitates school visits with specially adapted learning programs, and organizes conferences and symposiums that promote knowledge about the high north. There is also a collaboration with UiT, the Arctic University of Norway, which strengthens the museum's academic affiliation. Part of the museum's offerings includes access to the Botanical Garden, which gives visitors the opportunity to explore a diverse selection of plants in an Arctic context.