We tell the story of the Sámi — past, present, and future

14.4.— 30.9.2025

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...

22.5.2025 – 30.10.2025

Geahčan botniid duohkái – Beneath the lake bed – an exhibition where Sámi handicrafts, duodji, are intertwined with art and poetry. Sámi artists Jouni S. Laiti and Kirsi Máret Paltto combine traditional materials – cardboard, reindeer horn and wool – with industrial materials to create works that bring together past and present.

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.

Sarrit is a comfortable cafe/restaurant where you can recharge for a moment during your visit to our exhibitions.

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.

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.

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.

This week, the Sámi Museum Siida is hosting a delegation from Upopoy, the National Ainu Museum and Park, in Hokkaido, Japan. During the visit, the Ainu Culture Foundation and the Sámi Museum are renewing their partnership agreement, which aims to promote cultural collaboration between Indigenous peoples, including through museum exhibitions and staff exchanges.