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Museum · Narsaq, Kujalleq
Narsaq Museum
Museum in the colonial buildings by Narsaq’s old harbor, with an exhibition about the Norse settlers of the south and objects from the town’s history.
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 Narsaq Museum
The Museum of Narsaq occupies some of the town’s oldest colonial-era buildings by the old harbor, where small fishing boats still land.
One of the permanent exhibitions tells of the arrival and life of the Norse settlers in southern Greenland: the voyages, the farms, the tools and the clothing. Other rooms show the town’s history, hunting and fishing, and the residents’ homes.
Narsaq lies in a region rich in rare minerals, and the museum displays stones from the nearby mountain, including tugtupite, a pink stone found there.
Near the museum are the small island of the old harbor, reachable on foot at low tide, and the market where fish, seal meat and products from local farms are sold.
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
From June to September, when the museum is open more days. Check opening hours before you go.
How to get there
It is next to Narsaq’s old harbor, a few minutes on foot from the centre.
Tip
At low tide, walk across to the little island of the old harbor beside the museum, but return before the tide rises.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Narsaq Museum
What is in the Museum of Narsaq?
An exhibition about the Norse settlers of the south, the town’s history and stones and minerals from the region, such as tugtupite.
What is tugtupite?
A pink stone found in the Narsaq region, displayed in the town museum.
Is the Museum of Narsaq open year-round?
It is open more days in summer. Check opening hours before you go.