Finland

Inarin Saamelaismuseo — by Kris Molle — last modified Oct 27, 2008 12:04 PM

This museum houses various exhibitions.

Lapin Maakuntamuseo (Provincial Museum of Lapland) — by Kris Molle — last modified Oct 27, 2008 12:09 PM

The main objectives of the Provincial Museum of Lapland are to collect, preserve, and study the Lappish cultural and natural historic material. The collections of the Provincial Museum of Lapland mainly consist of objects related to life in Rovaniemi and Northern Ostrobothnia, and the Sami and gypsy cultures. The museum’s picture collection consist of approx. 300 000 photographs from Rovaniemi and Northern Ostrobothnia. The museum displays its collections in various ways, and aims to promote education, exchange of information, and research in the field. Additional information: http://www.lapinmuseot.fi/eng/rovaniemi/lapinmaakuntamuseo.html

Suomen Kansallismuseo (National Museum of Finland) — by Kris Molle — last modified Oct 27, 2008 12:10 PM

The National Museum of Finland presents Finnish life from prehistoric times to the present.

Suomen Merimuseo (Maritime Museum of Finland) — by Kris Molle — last modified Oct 27, 2008 12:11 PM

The Maritime Museum of Finland is a national maritime museum whose role is to preserve and interpret the history of Finnish seafaring. Mercantile marine and the history of the Maritime Administration of Finland are among the special interests of the museum.

The Arctic Museum Nanoq — by Kris Molle — last modified Oct 27, 2008 12:13 PM

The collections comprise of a variety of gear that has been in use during polarexpeditions. The museum has among other items also material from the John Phipps expedition to Svalbard around 1770.

Sami Museum Siida — by Kris Molle — last modified Oct 27, 2008 12:14 PM

The cultural ecological exhibitions of Siida illustrate the adaptation of natural life and the Sami people to the extremities of life in the North. Combining their knowledge and expertise, the Sami museum and the Northern Lapland Nature Centre have created a rich information package around the northern seasonal cycle. The introductory exhibition explores the development of the natural world and culture in the region from the post-Ice Age time to the present day. The main exhibition introduces the special characteristics of the northern life following the rhythm of the seasons.

Skolt Sámi Heritage House — by Kris Molle — last modified Oct 27, 2008 12:16 PM

The Skolt Sámi Heritage House introduces the life of the Skolt Sámi people, who were transferred to Finland from the Pechenga area in northwestern Russia after the war. The exhibition introduces their traditional trades, diversified culture and craft skills, orthodox faith, and migration to new areas. In the present day, the Skolt Sámi Heritage House operates as a Skolt museum with a collection of approx. 300 items used by the Skolt Sami people.

Fell Lapland Nature and Culture Centre — by Kris Molle — last modified Oct 27, 2008 12:18 PM

The exhibition introduces the nomadic Sami culture and the special character of the natural world in the North. The reindeer has the leading role in the exhibition, as it represents the relationship between the local people and the wildlife. In the land of fells and rivers, animals and people alike move according to their sources of livelihood and traditions.