Sámi Museum — Local services in Karasjok

It was nice to visit the Sámi Museum in Kárašjohka. The permanent exhibitions are a bit old style, without screens or digital materials and there is not much explanation in English, but in the entrance they give you a brochure, available in English, Spanish, French or German with more information.

The temproary exhibition about the Sámi Drums "Ruoktut" was very interesting and more fresh, using audios, some screen projection and colorful materials.

The shop includes a lot of interesting books and some small items to take home as a memory.

They sell coffee and sodas.

The outdoor museum is closed during the late autumn and winter time, but you still can wall around and see the shelters...

Karasjok is an excellent destination for exploring Sámi culture and history, with several museums worth visiting. One museum in particular stood out—it left a lasting impression thanks to the guide’s warm and informative explanations. Most of the descriptions were in Norwegian and Sámi, and while some English translations were available, they were limited in parts, which might make it a bit challenging for international visitors to fully grasp all the details. The museum featured both indoor and outdoor exhibits, offering a vivid glimpse into traditional Sámi life. There was a lot to take in, and I highly recommend a visit if you're...

Nice museum, the young lady ("from the Finnish side") at the reception is extremely knowledgable. I don't know if she is an official guide, but she is still the most knowledgable museum guide I have ever encountered. The previous time we visited, some years ago, we also had a long conversation with the guys who were building the traditional dwellings outside, and they too were extremely knowledgable and friendly. The story of the drums is symbolic for the history of the Sami people under foreign occupation, fascinating and tragic. A tragedy that is ongoing,...