Qasigiannguit Museum

Qasigiannguit is one of the oldest towns in Greenland. Residents of the country call it "the Lost Paradise". There they honor traditions and respect culture, live in unity with nature, and remember history.

First of all, Qasigiannguit attracts tourists with its natural wonders: icebergs, fjords, ice fields, whales, and seals. Besides, this city is ideal for learning the culture of the people of Greenland.

Any resident will be happy to tell you about the history of their regions. Besides, they will demonstrate several old crafts. However, it is better to go to the local cultural-historical museum. It was opened when the city turned 250 years old. Although this is a relatively small date for one of the oldest towns in the country, the museum contains more ancient artifacts.

Qasigiannguit Museum was built in 1734. It is the oldest European wooden house in Northern Greenland. The museum was built in the colonial style: it is a red building with a triangular roof. The building is no different from other houses, except for one detail – the antlers of a deer hang over the entrance.

The museum's collection is very rich. Greenland's archaeologists, museum staff, and volunteers are trying to bring the past back to life and popularize history. The exhibits include very interesting and ancient artifacts from small animal bones and pebbles with prints to an almost perfectly preserved find of the 4500-year-old Saqqaq culture.

The museum staff also pays attention to the ancient Eskimo culture of the Thule. The Thule people lived on this land before the city was founded. The locals study this period of history very carefully. In winter, they conduct theoretical research, seminars, and discuss the results. And in the summer, when the earth warms up a little, they conduct open-air excavations.