FamxplorAlta Museum
What to expect
The Alta Museum, also known as the World Heritage Rock Art Centre, is a museum located in Alta, Norway, showcasing a large collection of rock art and providing insight into the lives of prehistoric hunters and gatherers. The museum is situated in Hjemmeluft, a small bay in the Altafjord, where over 3,000 rock carvings have been registered, dating back to around 11,000 years ago. The museum presents exhibitions on local culture and historic industries, including the nearby prehistoric rock carvings that form a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With over 1,000 visitors each day, it is northern Norway's most-visited summer museum and the second most visited attraction in Finnmark County
Plan your family visit to the Alta Museum with these blog insights 👇
08/14/21: Alta and Hammerfest – Last towns before the North Cape
Activities: We visited the Alta Museum to see the rock carvings and paintings, dating back over 3000 years. We followed the marked paths, using wooden walkways and gravel paths. The museum offered a children's area where our kids tried prehistoric spear throwing, leather bag making, and archaeological research. "We profit from the beautiful weather of the day to discover the city and log some caches before returning to the museum to explore the indoor exhibitions."
Highlights: The kids loved the children's area where they could try spear throwing and other activities. "At mid-way, a children's area is fitted out where our Loupinous could try prehistoric spear throwing, the making of a leather bag or even archaeological research." ✨