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Arktikum
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History Museums
10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
10:00 - 17:00
Thursday
10:00 - 17:00
Friday
10:00 - 17:00
Saturday
10:00 - 16:00
Sunday
10:00 - 16:00
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Open your eyes to the Arctic! Arktikum is a science centre and museum that lets you experience northern nature, culture, and history up close. Housing the University of Lapland’s Arctic Centre and the Regional Museum of Lapland, we stimulate thought, encourage debate, and provide a deeper understanding of the Arctic. See, explore and enjoy the Arctic stories shared through our experiential exhibitions and events! Arktikum Cafe serves daily lunch and great selection of northern delights. Arktikum Shop offers high-quality Lappish products and souvenirs.
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Cris K
Komotini, Greece60 contributions
Good to see but nothing special
Jan 2022 • Couples
Worth a visit. you make a first contact with the life of the Lapons and you get important information. But it’s not so amazing as it could be
Written 5 January 2022
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SuZQ0420
San Francisco, CA101 contributions
Great Museum for All Ages
Dec 2021
This is a great place to visit while you are in Rovaniemi. We only spent a few hours here but could have spent an entire day. They have areas for kids, interactive displays and so much history. We would have loved to stay longer!
Written 5 January 2022
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Cesar del Olmo
Madrid, Spain9 contributions
Good introduction of Lapland enviroment
Dec 2021
It is more than worthy to visit, with kids!! Quite close to the center and not expesive at all. In 2 hours you are able to see it
Written 25 December 2021
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Margo
Vilnius, Lithuania13 contributions
Exceeded the expectations
Nov 2021 • Friends
Incredible exhibitions on different topics. Great display of the artefacts and use of modern technology. Will keep even the youngest visitors engaged and the older ones will definitely not be be bored as well. Great place to learn about the culture, nature and history of Finland. If your in Ravaniemi, you should definitely see this museum.
Written 22 December 2021
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Lina B
Vilnius, Lithuania2 contributions
Interesting and touching
Nov 2021
Really worth visiting, in my opinion 3 hours should be sufficient for a visit. Very vivid, interactive museum, worth visiting. Way more interesting than Santa town.
Written 9 November 2021
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Montai_30
Brasilia, DF118 contributions
The best attraction in Rovaniemi.
Oct 2021
The best attraction in Rovaniemi.
The museum is very well organized.
The restaurant/cafe is closed for a while.
There is lockers available.
There is free wi-fi
Much better than Santa Claus.
Written 29 October 2021
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Ann_traveller
Helsinki, Finland24 contributions
Different kind of Exhibitions that you don't see everywhere
Oct 2021 • Family
Visited this place with 5 and 8 years old kid's. They liked it and there was much for everyone. It took us about 2h to go through all the exhibitions.
Written 22 October 2021
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Cliff M
3 contributions
Definitely recommend visit
Oct 2021 • Family
Great museum, won't get bored. Also fun and educational for kids. Next door Pilke science center, fun, educational for kids, adults and families.
Written 12 October 2021
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Mikael F
Vantaa, Finland22,006 contributions
Picturesque Arctic garden
Aug 2021
This time we didn't visit inside the museum but in the Arctic garden outside the museum.

In the foregrounds of Arktikum, along the shoreline of the Ounasjoki River, resides an Arctic garden.

The park displays a variety of species of plants and alpine vegetation that have uniquely adapted to survive the harsh northern climate of Lapland and the Arctic.
Written 10 August 2021
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Janaaa_Z
Trier, Germany20 contributions
Highly recommended!
Dec 2020
Very interesting museum about the Arctic, the nature and its people. Really loved the cinematic videos about Finland!
Written 16 March 2021
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Arktikum is open:
  • Tue - Fri 10:00 - 17:00
  • Sat - Sun 10:00 - 16:00
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