Exhibitions

The main exhibition “the Coastal Sami” tells about the Coastal Sami history and prehistory around the Varangerfjord. The exhibition shows settlement structure, religion, fishing, hunting and crafts, and also some of the sensational Stone Age findings from the area. Sound and light effects create an exciting atmosphere and involvement for those who visit the exhibition

The exhibition is divided in different theme sections:

• Icefree Land
• The First Settlement
• The Final Phase of the Stone Age
• The “Siida”Organisation
• Reindeer Hunting and Reindeer Herding
• The Varanger Sámi year 1900
• The Coastal Sámi year 2000