Siida
- Address
- Website
- Phone
- 016 665 212
- Price
- adult/student/child €8/6.50/4
- Hours
- 9am-8pm Jun-Sep, 10am-5pm Tue-Sun Oct-May
Lonely Planet review for Siida
One of Finland’s finest museums, Siida should not be missed. It’s a comprehensive overview of the Sámi and their environment that’s actually two museums skilfully interwoven. The main exhibition hall consists of a wonderful nature exhibition around the edge, detailing northern Lapland’s ecology by season, with some wonderful photos and information panels. In the centre of the room is detailed information on the Sámi, from their former seminomadic existence to modern times. In an adjacent hall is a timeline framing Sámi prehistory and history, alongside other world events, and two other halls have excellent temporary exhibitions of Sámi crafts and traditions.