The rich Sami heritage in Tromsø is unknown to many. Most of the traces of Sami activity in the past were lost due to Norwegianization and the closing of borders. The story of how Samis were forced to abandon summer pastures in Tromsø is a witness to historical injustice. Today, both the pastures and the physical heritage are threatened by housing development and wind power plants. This exhibition includes the Coastal Sami culture, the cultural connection beyween coast and inland, heritage, everyday life and good neighborhood.

Language
Please note that 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.

Last changed: 10.10.2025 15.35