The Sámi Museum
The Sámi Museum Siida is a national museum responsible for its special field, Sámi culture, and a regional museum responsible for tasks concerning cultural environments in the Sámi Area. We store the spiritual and material culture of the Finnish Sámi in our collections and display it in exhibitions and publications. Our main purpose is to support the identity and the...
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Permanent exhibition
Main exhibition
Our main exhibition links Sámi culture and northern nature to one another forming one whole, which offers a vivid and visual experience as well as an abundance of information. The exhibition was co-produced by The Sámi Museum and Metsähallitus.
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Permanent exhibition
Open-Air Museum
Siida’s Open-Air Museum showcases the cultural heritage, architectural heritage and livelihoods of the Sámi in Finland
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Temporary exhibition
Polar Lights
14.4.— 5.1.2026
Rayann Elzein is a French nature photographer and polar expedition leader based in Utsjoki, the northernmost municipality of the Finnish Sapmi. His work is deeply rooted in the Arctic landscapes that surround him daily — silent forests, frozen rivers, reindeer trails, and the shifting skies of the Northern Lights. Through his photography, Rayann captures both the delicate stillness and raw...
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Temporary exhibition
Duodjebálgát
14.11.2025 - 15.3.2026
In the exhibition, we travel alongside two Saami artisans to explore the Saami craft traditions and skills passed down through their families. We also delve into the formation of the artisans’ own craft identities.
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Siida Shop
Siida Shop is a museum shop. The shop’s products related to Sámi culture and Lapland’s nature are the perfect items to add to your visit.
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Restaurant Sarrit
Sarrit is a comfortable cafe/restaurant where you can recharge for a moment during your visit to our exhibitions.
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Metsähallitus Customer Service
At the customer service of the Metsähallitus Inari, we provide advice on hiking and outdoor activities throughout the northernmost Lapland, including the municipalities of Inari and Utsjoki. We assist in selecting suitable destinations and routes and offer guidance on safe outdoor practices.
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Sámi Museum Siida and Kiasma announce joint exhibition opening in spring: We Who Remain presents a comprehensive selection of contemporary Sámi art
Opening at Kiasma on 27 March 2026, We Who Remain is a major joint exhibition organised by the Sámi Museum Siida and Kiasma. It presents contemporary art by and about the Sámi community across the Sápmi territories of Finland, Sweden, and Norway. A curated selection will be shown at Siida in Inari starting from October 2026.
Read moreNew cooperation agreement strengthens cooperation in education, research and development of the Sámi region
The University of Lapland, the Sámi Education Institute and Sámi museum Siida have signed a new cooperation agreement that aims to deepen their long-lasting partnership, as well as strengthen the education, research and development of the Sámi region.
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Sámi Museum and Nature Centre Siida Breaks Visitor Records in 2024
The Sámi Museum and Nature Centre Siida achieved historic visitor numbers in 2024. According to statistics, Siida’s events and exhibitions attracted over 82,000 visitors, more than 20 percent higher than the previous record of 68,000 set in 2023. July was especially busy, with a record-breaking 14,000 monthly exhibition visitors.
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