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Museum of Reconstruction for Finnmark and North Troms
Gjenreisningsmuseet for Finnmark og Nord-Troms
Street address: Kirkegata 21, Hammerfest, N-9610 Hammerfest, Norway
Mailing address: P O Box 212, Breidablikk, N-9610 Hammerfest, Norway
Telephone: 47 78 422630, 47 78 422640
Fax: 47 78 422642
E-mail: [email protected]
Proprietor: Municipality of Hammerfest
Contact: Gerd J Valen Director
Telephone: 47 78 422635
E-mail: [email protected]
Opening hours: Details available on request
The Museum of Reconstruction is a monument to man’s ability to overcome the destruction of war and create a new future. The museum documents the history of forced evacuation and total destruction during the German occupation of World War II and the rebuilding and reconstruction of Finnmark and Northern Troms which took place from 1944-1960. The museum utilises modern effects in its exhibition. Through pictures, film, sound and text it gives an insight into culture in this region before the war. There is also an opportunity to learn how life was for the evacuees and refugees and finally how optimism characterised the rebuilding phase.
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