Sami culture
Permanent exhibitionThis exhibition presents the traditional life of the Sami people.
Starting with the hunting community around 200AD, the exhibition shows the transition to a nomadic way of life. The reindeer herding, the migration routes and the dwellings are presented, as well as a multitude of Sami clothing and crafts.
Ancient Sami mythology, with shamans and their magic drums can be seen, and you may listen to samples of traditional Sami joik. Once a magic chanting, joik is today widely popular as ethnical music.
Language
The texts in this exhibition is in Sami and Norwegian. English texts are available using the app Unifractal (download here).
Guided tour
Join us every Thursday at 2.00 PM (14:00) during fall season 2025 for a guided tour in the sami exhibitions. Learn abut traditional sami culture as well as sami society today.