Alta Museum has a range of permanent exhibitions covering various aspects of the history of this region of the far North. These include displays on the indigenous art of the earliest peoples to settle here, including the famous Stone Age rock carvings. There is an exhibition devoted to the nature of Finnmark. Another explores the theme of Finnmark’s history during World War II. Guided tours are available in English that take you to the site of the rock carvings, which have made the UNESCO World Heritage list.
