Heyerdahl Collection

Explorer Thor Heyerdahl with his wife Jacqueline - 3
Thor Heyerdahl 1914-2002 - Kon Tiki explorer - with his wife Jacqueline at his home in Tenerife, Canary Islands Date: 1995

KON-TIKI MUSEUM
The famous raft the Kon-Tiki, at the museum in Oslo. Thor Heyerdahl sailed across the Pacific (1947), proving that Polynesian settlers could have sailed from Polynesia to Peru. Date: 1960s

Explorer Thor Heyerdahl - 7
Thor Heyerdahl 1914-2002 - Kon Tiki explorer at his home in Tenerife, Canary Islands. He is pictured on the Pyramids of Guimar, Tenerife Date: 1995

Explorer Thor Heyerdahl - 6
Thor Heyerdahl 1914-2002 - Kon Tiki explorer at his home in Tenerife, Canary Islands. Aged 80, he started digging a swimming pool in his garden - by hand Date: 1995

Explorer Thor Heyerdahl - 5
Thor Heyerdahl 1914-2002 - Kon Tiki explorer at his home in Tenerife, Canary Islands Date: 1995

Explorer Thor Heyerdahl - 4
Thor Heyerdahl 1914-2002 - Kon Tiki explorer at his home in Tenerife, Canary Islands Date: 1995

Explorer Thor Heyerdahl - 1
Thor Heyerdahl 1914-2002 - Kon Tiki explorer at his home in Tenerife, Canary Islands Date: 1995

Explorer Thor Heyerdahl - 2
Thor Heyerdahl 1914-2002 - Kon Tiki explorer at his home in Tenerife, Canary Islands Date: 1995

At the Window. Artist: Heyerdahl, Hans (1857-1913)
At the Window. Found in the collection of National Museum of Art, Oslo

1947: Norwegian ethnologist Thor Heyerdahl (1914 - 2002) and his raft KonTiki crossing the Pacific Ocean

Thor Heyerdahl (1914-2002) Norwegian ethnographer and adventurer

Kon-Tiki Museum
A Viking ship, carved monolith and famous raft the Kon-Tiki, at the museum in Oslo. Thor Heyerdahl sailed across the Pacific on the Kon-tiki in 1947. Date: 1960s

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Explorer Thor Heyerdahl, known for his daring expeditions and groundbreaking research, is seen here with his wife Jacqueline. The couple's unwavering support for each other was evident throughout their many adventures together. As they stand in front of the iconic KON-TIKI MUSEUM, one can only imagine the incredible stories and discoveries that lie within its walls. Heyerdahl's insatiable curiosity led him to explore remote corners of the world, pushing the boundaries of human knowledge and understanding. In this captivating photograph, we catch a glimpse at various stages of his illustrious career - from a young explorer full of ambition (Explorer Thor Heyerdahl - 1) to a seasoned adventurer with countless tales to tell (Explorer Thor Heyerdahl - 7). His determination and fearlessness are palpable as he gazes out into the unknown (At the Window. Artist: Heyerdahl, Hans). One cannot help but be inspired by this Norwegian ethnologist who challenged conventional wisdom and embarked on audacious journeys like his famous Kon-Tiki raft expedition in 1947 (Thor Heyerdahl (1914-2002) Norwegian ethnographer and adventurer). Today, his legacy lives on through institutions like the Kon-Tiki Museum where visitors can delve into the remarkable life and achievements of this extraordinary man.