ALTA Museum - Alta, Finnmark, Norway
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g300td
N 69° 56.833 E 023° 11.204
34W E 583665 N 7761486
Thousands of paintings and engravings near the Arctic Circle
Waymark Code: WMPAME
Location:
Date Posted: 07/30/2015
Views: 9
"World Heritage Rock Art Centre – Alta Museum is located in the town of Alta in Finnmark, Northern Norway. The museum is in Hjemmeluft, ca 5 km from the town centre. Close to the museum is the largest of the five open-air rock art sites in Alta inscribed on the UNESCO's World Heritage List.
The museum is open all year round, but the rock carvings are only accessible for visitors during the snow-free season, normally from May to the beginning of October. In the winter season they are covered with snow. Three small stones with rock carvings are exhibited in the museum.
The museum opened in 1991. It is responsible for the management, documentation and presentation of the World Heritage rock art in Alta, as well as the more recent history of Alta. Hence, the exhibitions cover a very long period of time and a wide range of themes, such as the rock art of Alta, Sami Pre-historic religion, northern lights, and salmon fishing in the Alta River."
Source: Webpage
Theme:
Prehistoric carvings
Street Address:
World Heritage Rock Art Centre - Alta Museum IKS
Altaveien 19, 9518 ALTA
Food Court: yes
Gift Shop: yes
Hours of Operation:
1.1. – 15.5.
Monday – Friday 09:00 - 15:00
Saturday/Sunday 11:00 - 16:00
16.5. – 12.6.
Every day (Mon-Sun) 08:00 - 17:00
13.6. – 21.8.
Every day (Mon-Sun) 08:00 - 20:00
22.8. – 15.9.
Every day (Mon-Sun) 08:00 - 17:00
16.9. – 31.12.
Monday – Friday 09:00 - 15:00
Saturday/Sunday 11:00 - 16:00
The museum is closed: January 1st, April 2nd to April 6th, May 17th, December 24th to December 26th and December 31th.
Reduced opening hours (11:00 - 16:00):May 1th, May 14th, May 25th and December 27th to December 30th.
Cost: 95.00 (listed in local currency)
Museum Size: Huge
Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]
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