Siida - Sámi Museum
Quick Facts
- Location
- Finland, Inari
- Category
- Museum
- Duration
- 1.5-2 hours in the main building, half a day with the open-air museum and the lakeside trail
- Opening Hours
- Monday 10:00-17:00 · Tuesday 10:00-17:00 · Wednesday 10:00-17:00 · Thursday 10:00-17:00 · Friday 10:00-17:00 · Saturday 10:00-17:00 · Sunday Closed (Sunday) · From the visitors page on siida.fi (checked 5 November 2026), published in two bands: winter from 5 October 2026 to 31 May 2027, Monday to Saturday 10:00-17:00 with Sunday closed; summer from June to September 2027, open every day 9:00-18:00. Ticket sales stop 45 minutes before closing. At Christmas the museum keeps 10:00-14:00 on 24 December and 12:00-17:00 on 25 December; other Finnish national holidays are open unless they fall on a Sunday. Siida closes twice a year for maintenance, and the next published break is 10 to 16 May 2027. The open-air museum is open all year whenever weather makes a safe visit possible.
- Ticket Price
- Adult: Adults 18 euros · Student: Discount ticket 15 euros for students, the unemployed, pensioners, people over 65, conscripts and those in non-military service, against a certificate · A family ticket costs 36 euros for two adults with all their children under 18; groups of more than ten paying at one time get the 15 euro rate; annual passes are 36 euros for adults and 14 for children, and the Siida pass also admits holders to Arktikum in Rovaniemi and other partners.
- Address
- Inarintie 46, 99870 Inari, Finland
- Coordinates
- 68.9140, 27.0270
Introduction
Siida is the core museum of Sámi culture in Finland, by Lake Inari above the Arctic Circle, pairing indoor exhibits with an open-air settlement of traditional tents, fishing huts and storage racks that tell of Europe's only indigenous people — their reindeer, language, dress and seasonal migration. In winter the snowy encampment's smoke feels ancient. It is also the gateway to Inari lake, auroras, Sámi crafts and reindeer sledding — the key to northern Finland's people and nature.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Opening Hours
| Monday | 10:00-17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00-17:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00-17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00-17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00-17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00-17:00 |
| Sunday | Closed (Sunday) |
From the visitors page on siida.fi (checked 5 November 2026), published in two bands: winter from 5 October 2026 to 31 May 2027, Monday to Saturday 10:00-17:00 with Sunday closed; summer from June to September 2027, open every day 9:00-18:00. Ticket sales stop 45 minutes before closing. At Christmas the museum keeps 10:00-14:00 on 24 December and 12:00-17:00 on 25 December; other Finnish national holidays are open unless they fall on a Sunday. Siida closes twice a year for maintenance, and the next published break is 10 to 16 May 2027. The open-air museum is open all year whenever weather makes a safe visit possible.
Ticket Information
| Adult | Adults 18 euros |
|---|---|
| Student | Discount ticket 15 euros for students, the unemployed, pensioners, people over 65, conscripts and those in non-military service, against a certificate |
| Senior | Visitors over 65 use the 15 euro discount ticket |
| Child | Ages 0 to 6 free; school children aged 7 to 17 pay 7 euros |
| Free Admission | Personal assistants of disabled visitors come in free, and the 86 euro Museum Card gives free entry for a year |
A family ticket costs 36 euros for two adults with all their children under 18; groups of more than ten paying at one time get the 15 euro rate; annual passes are 36 euros for adults and 14 for children, and the Siida pass also admits holders to Arktikum in Rovaniemi and other partners.
💡 Tips
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Siida - Sámi Museum?
Monday: 10:00-17:00; Tuesday: 10:00-17:00; Wednesday: 10:00-17:00; Thursday: 10:00-17:00; Friday: 10:00-17:00; Saturday: 10:00-17:00; Sunday: Closed (Sunday); From the visitors page on siida.fi (checked 5 November 2026), published in two bands: winter from 5 October 2026 to 31 May 2027, Monday to Saturday 10:00-17:00 with Sunday closed; summer from June to September 2027, open every day 9:00-18:00. Ticket sales stop 45 minutes before closing. At Christmas the museum keeps 10:00-14:00 on 24 December and 12:00-17:00 on 25 December; other Finnish national holidays are open unless they fall on a Sunday. Siida closes twice a year for maintenance, and the next published break is 10 to 16 May 2027. The open-air museum is open all year whenever weather makes a safe visit possible.
How much is the admission for Siida - Sámi Museum?
Adult: Adults 18 euros; Student: Discount ticket 15 euros for students, the unemployed, pensioners, people over 65, conscripts and those in non-military service, against a certificate; Senior: Visitors over 65 use the 15 euro discount ticket; Child: Ages 0 to 6 free; school children aged 7 to 17 pay 7 euros; Free Admission: Personal assistants of disabled visitors come in free, and the 86 euro Museum Card gives free entry for a year; A family ticket costs 36 euros for two adults with all their children under 18; groups of more than ten paying at one time get the 15 euro rate; annual passes are 36 euros for adults and 14 for children, and the Siida pass also admits holders to Arktikum in Rovaniemi and other partners.
Any practical tips for visiting Siida - Sámi Museum?
Allow About 2 hours and visit off-peak for the best experience. Opening ~9:00–18:00 (reference; subject to official notice); verify before you go.
How long should I spend at Siida - Sámi Museum?
A typical visit takes 1.5-2 hours in the main building, half a day with the open-air museum and the lakeside trail.
