Ájtte, Ethnographic and natural history museum in Jokkmokk, Sweden
The Ájtte Museum exhibits artifacts and documents detailing the life, traditions, and environment of the indigenous Sami people in northern Scandinavia.
Established in 1989, the museum chronicles the transformation of Sami communities from hunter-gatherers to modern societies adapting to technological changes.
The museum presents traditional Sami clothing with patterns in dark blue, red, and yellow, revealing information about the wearer's origin and social status.
The museum opens Tuesday through Friday from 10 AM to 4 PM during winter months, with extended hours from 9 AM to 6 PM daily in summer.
Visitors can explore an alpine garden featuring local plants and examine a relocated research hut from Sarek National Park during summer months.
Location: Jokkmokk Municipality
Inception: 1989
Address: Kyrkogatan 3
Website: http://ajtte.com
GPS coordinates: 66.60380,19.84160
Latest update: March 4, 2025 10:56
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