alta museum

Habjouqa

The exhibitions are rather limited thought they may be interesting to a few people with select taste. The ground floor appealed to me as it gave relevant information about the Northern Lights which was the real reason for us coming to the region. The cellar was disappointing to me as it was focused on fishing and sports achievements. There was a basic souvenir shop and we found a thing or two for our taste. In general I would not have given this place 3 stars except for the amazing view of the fjord and the mountains beyond. I would be content to just go there to sit and enjoy the view having a snack from the small snack bar in the museum.

denoYork

We were particularly impressed with the exhibition relating to Sammi culture and their primitive religious beliefs.It was very well set out and easy to follow.

djl44

Interesting museum with a good selection of history, models, photos and exhibits. Shop has some interesting items, there is also a cafe

544ya

Like a those small towns museums. It tells the story, in very little English. Spend an hour there if it's stormy outside.

Ru_Ma9Calcutta

Interesting displays. Go in summer if you want to see the rock art. Great view of the fjord in all seasons.

DMandal2015

The rock paintings were all covered in snow, but we enjoyed the exhibitions and the video shows. Plus, great view of the fjord.

Scaniahelsingb0rg

The largest spot for rock carvings in Europé. Well worth seeing, preferably in the warm season. Also nice surroundings and wiew.

kaylas695

We walked from our hotel to the Alta Museum where we were treated to not only a great view of the rock carvings that were done over 10,000 years ago, but also a local musician concert indoors. The walk along the trail to the cave drawings could be steep at some points, but was worth it. We also veered a little off the path to put our hands in the Arctic Sea (Berent's Sea, but same diff). The two buses in the city of Alta also make the trip, and we were able to catch it on the way back to town.

joannak235

For those who like a step in the past it's an excellent place. We were amazed by the rock carvings dated between 2,000 and 6,000 years old which were thoroughly discussed in a program "Ancient Aliens". Many worth-seeing exhibits of The Sami culture.

DarylJ552

The Alta Museum is right on the main highway that goes North and South through Alta. There are lots of interesting exhibits on The Sami culture. Outside there are several trails that lead to stone age rock carvings that are between 2,000 and 6,000 years old. It is well worth a stop.

Colin1965

Visited here during a brief stopover in Alta in February and really pleased we did so. Very informative and with excellent views out across the Alta Fjord.

paws1010

We spent 3 hours here! The museum was great. Since we were here in the summer, we could not see the Northern Lights, but there was a video to watch. There was also a video to see the dying art of splitting slate and how they are shaped. One can walk outside the museum as well. We took about an hour doing the 'left' side and another one on the 'right' side. The views are beautiful, but you are here to see the amazing rock/stone carvings that are 6000 years old! The flowers were in bloom and I didn't want to leave this place! The carvings have been painted red so they can be more easily seen, but they are in the process of removing the color to restore them to their natural state. It will be more difficult to see, but I can understand their concern.

stoffer

Excellent World Heritage museum with the rockcarvings. Go there the circuit is amazing and the view excellent. Inside a great exhibition - showing the story of the carvings.

229martinu

It's a great experience to walk along those carvings made for several thousand years ago. Beautifully made walkways lead you around, with good info-material that you get at the entrance. As a bonus you enjoy a marvellous view at the Alta fjord. Interesting exhibitions at the museum building about rock carvings and local history.Well worth the money for the entrance which is not too much in Norwegian terms.

zozopy

We crossed Alta on our way to Finland and we stopped at the museum. The rock carvings are very impressive and quite extended. It's hard to think that a prehistoric civilization could develop in such difficult living conditions. The natural site itself is worth the visit.