10 Specialty Museums in Finnmark That You Shouldn't Miss

April 9, 2022 Myesha Cogley

Lying at the very top of Europe, Finnmark is the northernmost part of Norway that reaches around Sweden and meets Finland. This is the heart of Norwegian Lapland, where Karasjok is the cultural and political seat of Sami life. Though Norway's biggest county by size, Finnmark has the fewest people. Alta, the biggest city with just 17,000, is called the Town of Northern Lights for its great views of the phenomenon. Alta Museum is largely devoted to local rock carvings from thousands of years ago.
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1. Varanger Museum

Gnr 26 Bnr 77, Kirkenes 9900 Norway +47 78 99 48 80 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/pg/varangermuseum/about/
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Varanger Museum

Our exhibitions reflects life and culture in the borderland between Norway, Russia and Finland, with a special emphasis on World War II.

Reviewed By chrispZ6983NO - Oslo, Norway

Super-interesting exhibits on Kirkenes's ordeal during WW2. One of the world's few Shturmovik Soviet ground attack planes in perfect condition. Also exhibits on the local mining industry and a wonderful photo exhibit by a local woman in the early 20th Century. Worth at least two hours here.

2. Tirpitz Museum

Kaafjordbotn 59, Alta 9518 Norway +47 920 92 370 [email protected] http://www.tirpitz-museum.no/
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Tirpitz Museum

Tirpitz Museum is a war museum that is located in Kåfjord outside the city of Alta in Finnmark county, Norway. Tirpitz Museum is open from 1 June to 1 September. Out of season we open on request for groups or other special occasions.

Reviewed By Laurence1952 - Burgess Hill, United Kingdom

When researching Alta, I heard of the Tirpitz Museum and was particularly keen to visit it as my father had been on the Arctic Convoy during the war. Although normally closed during the winter months, I managed to arrange for them to open for me and I am so glad that they did. Although the museum is quite small, the number of artefacts they have on display is amazing ranging from uniforms to musical instruments and even a typewriter salvaged from the wreck. If you are in the area and have an interest in WW2 history, do try to visit the museum. Highly recommended.

3. Alta Museum - World Heritage Rock Art Centre

Altaveien 19, Alta 9518 Norway +47 417 56 330 [email protected] http://www.altamuseum.no
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Alta Museum - World Heritage Rock Art Centre

WORLD HERITAGE ROCK ART CENTRE - ALTA MUSEUM Experience one of Northern Europe's largest rock carving sites, inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage list. The carvings were made by hunters and gatherers, the oldest carvings are over 7000 years. The rock art park is available in the snow free period. The museum is open all year and features exhibitions on rock art in Alta and other cultural history exhibitions. Temporary exhibitions on themes such as the Northern Lights, angling and art exhibitions. Cafe with a panoramic view over the Altafjord and souvenir shop. Guided tours for groups by prior arrangement. Audioguides available in Norwegian, English, German and French.

Reviewed By mberlin2015 - Berlin, Germany

I passed through Alta on my way to the Nordkapp. This is one of the few UNESCO world heritage sites in Norway and absolutely not to be missed. Take an hour or two and walk down the path from the museum towards the more than 5000 years old stone carvings -- the artistry is really astonishing - and there are lots of carvings ... lots , and lots ! Spend a few quid extra for the Audio guide the audio descriptions are phenomenal and make for the best experience.

4. Museum of Reconstruction for Finnmark and Northern Troms

Kirkegata 19, Hammerfest 9600 Norway +47 78 40 29 40 [email protected] http://www.kystmuseene.no/the-museum-of-reconstruction-for-finnmark-and-northern-troms.107297.en.html
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Museum of Reconstruction for Finnmark and Northern Troms

Reviewed By Arctic_Lyon - Tromso, Norway

This is a very good introduction to the WW2 history of Hammerfest and the whole Finnmark region. The museum is huge, filled with artifacts, reconstructed locales, movies, and the like. I spent much longer in there than I expected honestly. Worth it.

5. Stabbursnes Nature House and Museum

Stabbursnes, Indre Billefjord 9710 Norway +47 78 46 47 65 [email protected] http://www.stabbursnes.no/
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Stabbursnes Nature House and Museum

Stabbursnes Nature House and Museum is an information center for nature and culture in Finnmark and a National Park Visitor Center for Stabbursdalen National Park. The center offers: Standing exhibit of Finnmark's nature and culture. Film about Stabbursdalen National park and the Lappish seasons Sale of coffee/tea/refreshments Sale of souvenirs, books, postcards and works by local artisans Nature walk and guided thematic trips Conducted tour in the museum (Norwegian, English) must be ordered 2 days in advance. NATURE TRAIL We offer a nature walk that starts at the parking lot and goes to Stabbursneset. The trail partly follows the Stabbursnes Nature Reservation. It is approximately 2,8 km one way and you retrace your steps when returning. It will take about 45 minutes each way. The path is well marked, and easy to follow. It goes through woods, along the river, and on top of the Stabbursnes plateau were there is a magnificent view of the inner Porsanger Fjord. You may buy a small booklet describing the nature and walk at the Nature House.

6. The Pomor Museum

Kaigata 2, Vardo 9950 Norway +47 404 80 332 [email protected] http://www.varangermuseum.no
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The Pomor Museum

Established in 1894, the museum is the oldest in Finnmark. We have exhibitions relating to the old pomor trade between Norway and the White Sea region

7. Vadso museum - Ruija kvenmuseum

Hvistendalsgate 31, Vadso 9800 Norway +47 407 04 500 [email protected] http://varangermuseum.no/no/vadso/
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Vadso museum - Ruija kvenmuseum

Closed in 2020, re-opens in new building in august 2021! The museum presents the history of the kven people in Norway, and the local history of Vadsø municipality.

8. The Partisan Museum

Partisanveien 2 Kiberg, Vardo 9960 Norway +47 78 94 28 90 [email protected] http://www.varangermuseum.no/besok-oss/besokssteder/partisanmuseet/
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The Partisan Museum

The Partisan Museum is dedicated to the history and memory of the men and women of the WWII resistance in Norway’s far north. The partisans, many of them from Kiberg, escaped across the Soviet border at the beginning of the war, and were educated there and later reported to the Soviets when they secretely returned to Finnmark.

9. Varanger Sami Museum

Varangerbotn Norway
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Varanger Sami Museum

10. Skoltesamisk Museum

Neiden 9930 Norway +47 916 81 401 http://www.skoltesamiskmuseum.no
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Skoltesamisk Museum

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