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Museum · Kangerlussuaq, Qeqqata
Kangerlussuaq Museum
Small museum next to the airport that tells the history of the former American air base, opened in 1941, and of the settlement that grew around it.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Kangerlussuaq Museum
Kangerlussuaq began as a United States air base during World War II, named Bluie West Eight and later Sondrestrom. The American military left in 1992, and the base became a civilian settlement and airport.
The museum, affiliated with the Sisimiut museum, is housed in a building from the old military complex, in front of the airport. The rooms display photographs, uniforms, equipment and everyday objects from the base, as well as maps of expeditions and ice research that started there.
One section explains how the airport became, for decades, Greenland’s main international gateway, and how the military buildings were converted into hotels, schools and homes.
The visit is short and pairs well with waiting for a flight or the end of a trip to the glacier.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About an hour.
Best time
At any time of year, preferably before a flight. The museum is open only a few hours a day: check in advance.
How to get there
It is located in front of Kangerlussuaq Airport, a few minutes’ walk from the terminal.
Tip
Ask about the old base buildings that are still standing in the settlement: many appear in the museum photographs.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Kangerlussuaq Museum
What can you see at the Kangerlussuaq Museum?
Photographs, uniforms and objects from the former American air base and the history of the settlement and the airport.
When was the Kangerlussuaq base closed?
In 1992, when the Americans left and the site became purely civilian.
Where is the Kangerlussuaq Museum located?
In front of the airport, a few minutes’ walk from the terminal.