Sápmi - en nasjon blir til

After having seen the old Sami culture, take a look at the Samis of the 20th century. Long oppressed by Norwegian authorities, the Sami started to organize to gain influence on their own society.

This exhibition tells the story of how the Samis raised from an ignored minority to a self-conscious indigenous people with their own cultural institutions and a Sami parliament.

Language
All texts are found in Sami, English and Norwegian.

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.

Photo: A wrecked road sign in the exhibition. Why do some Sami not want to be Sami? Photo: Mari Karlstad (c) Tromsø University Museum

Last changed: 10.10.2025 15.14

Sápmi - becoming a nation

Sápmi - becoming a nation

After having seen the old Sami culture, take a look at the Samis of the 20th century. Long oppressed by Norwegian authorities, the Sami started to organize to gain influence on their own society.