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Sør-Varanger museum and its collection
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The Sør-Varanger museum has a special focus on the region's complex border history. It provides a detailed portrayal of the historical events and cultural exchanges that have shaped the region, from the Norwegian-Russian shared area that the municipality was a part of before the border drawing in 1826 to today's multicultural society.
District Facilities of Sør-Varanger Museum
The Sør-Varanger museum comprises 16 different district facilities spread around the municipality. These facilities represent a cross-section of building customs and history related to important aspects of the municipality's older history. This allows visitors to gain a comprehensive understanding of the region's architectural and historical evolution.
Exhibitions at Sør-Varanger Museum
The exhibitions at the Sør-Varanger museum reflect important milestones in border history, including Norwegian, Finnish and Russian immigration, mining history, Norwegianization, World War II, and cultural encounters over time. In addition to its historical exhibits, the museum also hosts art exhibitions, providing a diverse range of cultural experiences for visitors.
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