The Äʹvv Skolt Sámi Museum covers an area of 710 square meters. It comprises concentrically arranged exhibition spaces showcasing the history and culture of the Skolt Sámi people. In addition to the exhibition spaces, the museum also features a shop where visitors can purchase souvenirs and a café where they can relax and enjoy food and drinks. The museum also has event spaces that can be used for various activities and events.
Permanent Exhibition at the Äʹvv Skolt Sámi Museum
The permanent exhibition at the Äʹvv Skolt Sámi Museum was designed by the museum's first director, Honna Havas, together with exhibition architect Yngvar Julin and designer Martin Skulstad. The exhibition delves deeply into the history and culture of the Skolt Sámi people, a minority group of approximately 1,000 Orthodox believers in Norway, Finland, and Russia. The museum in Neiden is the first and only museum in Norway dedicated exclusively to the Skolt Sámi