Sámi Collections (Sámiid Vuorká-Dávvirat)
Sámiid Vuorká-Dávvirat
Norway's main museum of Sámi culture, with traditional costumes, silverwork, reindeer equipment and Sámi art, plus outdoor turf huts and traps.
The museum's Northern Sámi name is Sámiid Vuorká-Dávvirat (Norwegian: De Samiske Samlinger). Founded in 1972, it is the main museum of the RiddoDuottarMuseat network. Indoor displays cover traditional Sámi costumes (gákti), silverwork, wood carvings, reindeer saddles and sledges from different regions, the experiences of Sámi people during the scorched-earth retreat of World War II, and contemporary Sámi art. Outdoors, turf huts, storage racks and pitfall traps show the nomadic way of life. A visit takes about an hour. Admission is about 100 Norwegian kroner (check on site). It is open daily in summer, while winter opening days and hours are shorter. The museum lies east of the town centre and is within walking distance.
Opening hours
Open daily in summer; shorter hours in winter, check official website
Nearby sights
- Sámi Center for Contemporary Art
- Karasjohka River
- Sápmi Park
- Karasjok Old Church
- Sámi Parliament Building
- Engholm's Husky
- Anárjohka National Park