Gamle Samvirkelaget

About the museum

Gamle Samvirkelaget lies idyllically by the fjord in the old premises of Velfjord Samvirkelag in Hommelstø. The exhibition “Drivkraft/Juhtiehtidh” opened in December 2021 and can be seen all year. It shows South Sámi cultural heritage, fearless and innovative personalities, myths and phenomena, and connects Velfjord to the world and the world to Velfjord.

The museum offers events, exhibitions, a shop and a café throughout the year, and visitors can take a closer look at “den mystiske sekken” (the mysterious sack). A South Sámi exhibition that was previously at Minnetun has been moved here. A few kilometres away, at Strøm, lies Minnetun, the cradle of Velfjord bygdemuseum (rural museum). Gamle Samvirkelaget is part of Helgeland Museum.

Highlights

• The exhibition “Drivkraft/Juhtiehtidh”
• South Sámi cultural heritage
• “Den mystiske sekken” (the mysterious sack)
• Shop and café
• Open all year

Permanent exhibition

• Drivkraft/Juhtiehtidh – Exhibition opened in December 2021 on South Sámi cultural heritage, fearless personalities, myths and phenomena from Velfjord.

Operated by

Helgeland Museum

Admission & discounts

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Accessibility

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Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

The museum lies by the fjord in Hommelstø in Velfjord. The museum’s website has a separate page about travelling to Brønnøysund and Velfjord.

Amenities & dining

• Café
• Museum shop

Shop and café in the museum; their opening hours are not stated separately.

Events & venue rental

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