Extension and renovation of Siida-building

The Siida building that opened in 1998 will be extended and renovated 2020 – 2022, with the new parts housing the Sámi Museum Collections Unit and the restaurant.  The larger, renovated Siida and the new exhibition will open in June 2022.

Extension phase 1.5.2020 – 30.4.2021

You can visit Siida during the extension phase: the exhibitions and open-air museum (open-air museum open until 30.9.2020, in winter 2020-2021 closed).
The customer service, Siida Shop, tourist information and restaurant Sarrit serve as before.

What happens during the extension phase?
– The Sámi Museum Collections Unit will be built to the Western end of Siida-building and restaurant to the Eastern end.

Ground plan                                                       Siida 14.7.2020/Photo: Toni Karilahti

Note: Siida is closed on 1.-31.5.2021 because of move.
In May 2021, the museum collections and restaurant will move to new premises and customer service will move to temporary premises.

Renovation phase 1.6.2021 – 31.5.2022

The Siida Building will be closed for the renovation phase in June 2021, but we serve during the entire renovation phase and you can visit the enriched open-air museum.

During the time, when Siida-building is closed, you will find customer service, Siida Shop and tourist info in temporary buildings next to Siida. Restaurant serves in the new restaurant wing. The open-air museum is open for visitors.

What happens during the renovation phase?
– Siida will be renovated and new permanent exhibitions will be built.
– In the end we will have more spacious lobby and modern offices.
– In future all Siida’s exhibitions are situated in the first floor, as the former restaurant will be turned into exhibition gallery.

The renewed Siida will open in 1.6.2022