Museum Guide Course at UiT

This 9-hour course will provide you with the facts and knowledge you need to perform guided tours of the Arctic University Museum of Norway (a.k.a. Tromsø Museum), with a particular focus on the popular Sami and Northern Lights exhibitions.

Practical Information

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About the course

This course focuses on guiding within the exhibitions of the Arctic University Museum and provides essential knowledge for anyone working with cultural and museum-based tourism.

Participants will gain insights into key exhibitions, including topics such as Sámi culture and Northern Norway’s natural environment — making it highly relevant for guides working in Tromsø.

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Why we recommend this

This is a perfect continuation of our Summer Guide Training.

While our course gives you a broad foundation — from city knowledge and Sámi culture to fjords and geology — this training allows you to:

• Deepen your knowledge of museum-based storytelling
• Learn how to guide inside professional exhibitions
• Expand your understanding of key topics presented to visitors
• Strengthen your profile as a well-rounded guide in Tromsø

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Meet the tutor

The course is led by Per Helge Nylund — one of the most experienced and respected communicators at the museum, known for training guides and delivering engaging tours and courses.

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Who is this for?

• Participants of our Summer Guide Training
• Guides working (or planning to work) in Tromsø
• Anyone who wants deeper insight into museum exhibitions and storytelling

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Join the course

We strongly encourage all participants to take part in this unique opportunity to continue learning directly after our training.

More information and registration:
https://uit.no/tavla/artikkel/925467/guide_course_get_to_know_the_exhibitions_at_the

Price: 500 NOK
TGF Members with ID card for free.