Sisimiut Museum
Sisimiut Katersugaasiviat
An open-air museum in the old colonial harbour district, with turf houses, 18th-century wooden buildings and a whale-jaw arch, offering insight into Inuit culture and colonial history.
The museum spans several historic buildings in the old colonial harbour district. They include the “Old House” from around 1756, the former home of a colonial administrator, and a reconstructed Inuit turf house. The exhibits trace 4,500 years of archaeological finds, from the Saqqaq, Dorset and Thule cultures. They also include kayaks, dog sleds and traditional clothing, along with the history of Danish colonisation and the whaling trade.
The whale-jaw arch at the entrance is the town's most classic photo spot. The blue Bethel Church stands right beside it. In summer, the museum is usually open daily. In other seasons, opening days are fewer. Admission is about 50 Danish kroner. Check the official website before you go.
It is a 5 to 10 minute walk from the city centre.
Opening hours
Summer approx. 10:00–16:00; fewer open days in winter
Nearby sights
- Bethel Church
- Sisimiut Harbour
- Dog sledding
- Palasip Qaqqaa
- Nasaasaaq
- Arctic Circle Trail
- Amerloq Fjord whale watching
- Itilleq