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Museum · Sisimiut, Qeqqata
Sisimiut Museum
A group of colonial houses by Sisimiut’s old harbour, presenting the region’s more than four thousand years of history, a reconstructed turf house and objects from ancient cultures.
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 Sisimiut Museum
The Sisimiut Museum (Sisimiut Katersugaasiviat) occupies several colonial‑era buildings in the old neighbourhood near the harbour. Some date from the 18th century and were moved from the original settlement site when the colony relocated to the present spot.
The displays trace the occupation of the region from the Saqqaq culture more than four thousand years ago to the colonial era and the town of today. A significant part comes from Nipisat, a Saqqaq site excavated by the museum itself and now part of the Aasivissuit–Nipisat UNESCO heritage area.
On the grounds there is a reconstructed turf house, like those used by Inuit in winter, and a gate made from whale jaw bones at the entrance to the old houses’ courtyard.
The museum also preserves the old altar from Bethel Church, which stands beside it, and collections of tools, clothing and everyday objects.
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
Open year‑round; in winter it operates fewer days—check in advance.
How to get there
It is in the old neighbourhood by the harbour, a few minutes’ walk from Sisimiut centre.
Tip
Enter through the whale‑jaw gate and visit Bethel Church on the same walk: both are in the same courtyard.
Official website
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Sisimiut Museum
What is in the Sisimiut Museum?
Colonial houses, a reconstructed turf house, finds from the Saqqaq culture at Nipisat and objects from the town’s and region’s history.
What is the Nipisat site?
A Saqqaq culture site near Sisimiut, more than four thousand years old, excavated by the museum and included in the UNESCO Aasivissuit–Nipisat heritage listing.
How long does a visit to the Sisimiut Museum take?
About an hour, including the old houses and Bethel Church next door.