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Museum · Tasiilaq, Sermersooq
Ammassalik Museum
Museum in Tasiilaq’s first church, consecrated in 1908, with masks from east Greenland, tupilaks, kayaks and works by local artists.
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 Ammassalik Museum
The Ammassalik Museum occupies Tasiilaq’s first church, designed in 1903 and consecrated in 1908, on a high point overlooking the harbor. The museum opened in 1990, when the town began to use a new church.
The collection shows the culture of the Tunumiit, the Inuit of the east coast, who lived isolated from the rest of Greenland until the late 19th century. There are wooden masks, old and new tupilaks, carved figures linked to the region’s stories, hunting tools and kayaks.
Works by regional artists and old photographs complete the exhibition and show how life changed after the arrival of the trading post in 1894.
The museum helps explain the differences between the east and west of the country—in language, clothing and traditions.
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
All year, but the museum opens only a few hours a day, and the opening days vary with the season: check opening times in advance.
How to get there
It sits above the harbor of Tasiilaq, a few minutes’ walk from the center.
Tip
Combine the visit with the walk through the Valley of Flowers, which starts a few minutes from there.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Ammassalik Museum
What is a tupilak?
A carved figure in bone, tooth or wood, linked to the stories of east Greenland. The Ammassalik Museum has both old and new pieces.
In which building is the Ammassalik Museum located?
In Tasiilaq’s first church, consecrated in 1908, on a high point overlooking the harbor.
How long does a visit to the Ammassalik Museum take?
About an hour.