Our Open-Air Museum has much to view. The museum area’s trail is approximately 800-metres-long and in the shape of a reindeer herder’s lasso. Along the trail visitors can view around 50 buildings and structures, which are grouped by their cultural area and their intended use. The displays tell about the cultural heritage, built heritage and livelihoods of the three Sámi cultures in Finland.
The Open-Air Museum’s trail is accessible by wheelchair and with a pram in summer and autumn. The area is protected under the Antiquities Act. To avoid erosion of the delicate surroundings, please stay on the marked, gravelled trails.
Read more about the Open-Air Museum and its exhibition or book a guided tour.
Opening hours
The Open-Air Museum is open according to the Sámi Museum’s opening hours and the prevailing weather conditions.
When visiting the Open-Air Museum in the winter, please take into consideration the prevailing conditions and proper clothing. You can find tips on suitable clothing for winter time on the Visit Finland website.
Mobile guide
The mobile guide provides additional information on the Open-Air Museum’s history and displays. Archive photos, videos and recordings bring the twelve Open-Air Museum displays to life. The guide is available in Northern Sámi, Finnish and English. You can access the mobile guide’s materials via QR codes found at the Open-Air Museum or have a look at the Open-Air Museum’s mobile guide here.