Gaaltije

South Sámi museum and cultural centre in the old customs house in Östersund, with exhibitions from a Sámi perspective, a shop and free admission.

Opening hours unknownFree admission Wheelchair accessible

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About the museum

The Stiftelsen Gaaltije was formed in 1984 to look after the legacy of Kvinnliga Missions Arbetare (the Women’s Mission Workers) and their work at Fjällgård in Hålland in Åre Municipality. The foundation later started the South Sámi cultural centre Gaaltije, and since 1999 the activity has been housed in the former customs house at Köpmangatan 58 in central Östersund (South Sámi: Staare). The main organisers of the foundation are Svenska Samernas Riksförbund (the Swedish Sámi National Association), Same Ätnam, Åarjelraedtien Sibrie, Staaren Sibrie and Frostviken-Hotagen Sameförening (Sámi association).

In the house, Gaaltije – saemien museume (South Sámi museum) is run. It tells of Sámi history and describes society and the future from a Sámi perspective. The aim is to show both permanent and temporary exhibitions with artistic, historical and societal perspectives, and to make clear that Sámi culture belongs not only to the past but also to the present and the future. Admission is free.

The cultural centre also has a shop with handicrafts, crafts, books, jewellery, clothing and food from Sámi entrepreneurs. From here the foundation’s other work is also carried out, as a resource centre for South Sámi culture, language, livelihoods and cultural environment.

Highlights

Sámi museum with exhibitions from a South Sámi perspective
Free admission
Shop with handicrafts, crafts and books from Sámi entrepreneurs
Cultural centre in the old customs house by Storsjön
Art exhibitions, lectures and events

Founded: 1999
Operated by: Stiftelsen Gaaltije

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Free admission to the museum.

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Elevator: no information
Accessible restroom
Accessible parking: no information
Service dogs welcome
Tactile models & exhibits: no information
Sign language tours: no information
Easy-to-read materials: no information
Audio description: no information

The premises are relatively small but have unobstructed access to all areas, and there is a ramp at the entrance. Two visitor car parks are next to the house. A toilet with limited wheelchair-accessible (RWC) function and a changing table are available. There are no induction loops. Guide and assistance dogs are allowed. Please notify your visit in advance on 072-515 39 40 or butik@gaaltije.se so that you will be received at the entrance.