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The museum was a good experience to get a better understanding of the Inuits, the culture, and history. We visited on a cold, grey, and windy Sunday, which was perfect for a museum experience. The museum entry was free of charge, and I believe that it is the case for all Sundays. As a native Danish speaker, I had no issues understanding everything in the museum. Everything had greenlandic text as well as danish text, but foreigners might struggle with some of the displays as only some of it appears to have English translations. In this case, I recommend using an online photo text translator from danish to your language (I have not managed to find one that can translate Greenlandic). The displays were great, and they contained many visualisations and texts with photos. I highly recommend seeing the mummies. I have included a photo, but it is worth seeing in person. The details are unreal. They also have changing displays and larger themed displays in other buildings that is worth a visit. The entry fee is only 50 DKK so I recommend visiting regardless of it being free or not.
Ida JunkerIda Junker
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Really, really, really amazing museum which collects anything you want to know about Inuit and older people as well as culture. It also includes interactive spots, including an Inuit bed you can try and also touch with your own hands instruments and materials used. All with only 7 euros per person, with Sundays free. Make sure to pick your jacket as some parts of the museum are quite cold. Besides this, this museum misses important information about the local flora, the climate and something regarding the continent foundation, which is quite important considering that it is made by rocks dating more than 1billion years.
Noemi G.Noemi G.
10
Interesting museum covering the entire history of Greenland including the different generations of settlers over thousands of years, with archaeological artifacts and information panels (most include an English translation and in a couple of rooms there are leaflets detailing all the individual exhibits). One word of warning - it does include some well preserved mummies (including a young child) and whilst these are in a separate room with arrows on the wall indicating what's in there, for anyone not wishing to see human remains it may be best to avoid that area.
Philip PowellPhilip Powell
10
Very interesting small museum, a must visit if you are in Nuuk. They show any different artifacts from how people lived 500 - 1000 years ago in Greenland. The mumies are facinating. There is also an interesting exhibition about the vikings, when they lived in Greenland. Interesting to learn that upto year 1300 it was warmer in Greenland than it is today, that is why people at that time could live in places in north Greenland, where people are not living today, that was facinating to learn
Lars F ClausenLars F Clausen
10
Fascinating national museum offering artifacts and photos from the countries history. The exhibits do not overlook colonialism or its permeating effects. However, the focus centers on settlement, adapting to the extreme climate and the spiritual history of the people. The famous mummies are tastefully displayed and are a glimpse back in time. The cultural meanings and developments in clothes and art are detailed informatively.
Anderson EnglandAnderson England
60
This is a brilliant museum telling in a nuanced and thoughtful way the complex story of Greenland's inhabitants. It is hard to believe that everything in the museum was taken by Denmark and, especially, that it has returned only about a third of the artifacts it has taken. The museum is located in the old "colonial" part of Nuuk. It is a perfect place to learn about the history of Greenland
E KE K
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Hans Egedesvej 8, Nuuk 3900, Greenland
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+299 32 26 11
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Website
nka.gl
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attractions: Nuuk Art Museum, Nuuk Katuaq - Cultural Center, Katersugaasivik Nuutoqaq/Nuuk Lokalmuseum/Nuuk Local Museum, Hans Egedes Hus, restaurants: Restaurant Charoen Porn, Restaurant Unicorn, Sarfalik Restaurant, Sawadii take-Away
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