Entrance Fee: SEK45 (student price)
Kulturen is one of the most popular attractions in Lund! It is both a museum and an open-air musuem that extends over two areas (North and South) linked by an underground tunnel or "underpass". They host permanent and temporary exhibitions throughout the year. The most popular times for visitors tend to be around Easter where they run special children's playground and interactive exhibitions.
Address: Tegnérsplatsen 6, 223 50 Lund
Opening Hours:
- Monday closed
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday @ 12:00 - 16:00
- Wednesday @ 12:00 - 20:00
- Saturday - Sunday @ 10:00 - 16:00
One of my Swedish friends is a Sami descendent, and after learning that I was interested in the history of Nordic/Scandinavian Indigenous peoples she showed me around the museum. Although she doesn't identify as Sami, it remains part of her ethnic heritage that she is proud of.
Note: Sami = people, Sápmi = geographic location
The Exhibition Poster
Main exhibition entrance: traditional Sami handicrafts
Modern Sami protest
The exhibition is both informative and powerful. I had no idea that Sweden even had indigenous peoples, let alone the ongoing oppressive treatment of their culture, beliefs on the land and cultural practices. Little has been done by the government to ensure the protection of traditional Sami lands (for rearing reindeer and hunting), religion (due to the historical push to convert many to Christianity) language and cultural beliefs.
Traditional Sami clothing made from deer leather and fur
Traditional Sami jewellery and silver metalwork craft
Traditional Sami leather work craft: bags and purses
Left to right: bag clasps, spindle, "gukski" with low rim, made from wood and reindeer horn
Wall exhibitions detailing the history of Sami culture, traditions and the inflicted injustices with a focus on Swedish and Norwegian government policies
The Sami Flag
Adopted in 1956 by the Nordic Sami Conference, designed by Norwegeian Sami artist Astrid Båhl who studied Sami symbols, traditional design, language and mythology for inspiration. The circle symbolises the sun (red) and moon (blue). The bright colours of the flag are drawn from the traditional Sami costume, the kolt.
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