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Arktikum
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#1 of 47 things to do in Rovaniemi
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10:00 - 18:00
Tuesday
10:00 - 18:00
Wednesday
10:00 - 18:00
Thursday
10:00 - 18:00
Friday
10:00 - 18:00
Saturday
10:00 - 18:00
Sunday
10:00 - 18:00
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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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bobx77
Florida2,248 contributions
A variety of information
Jun 2022
They cover nearly all one need to know about cultural, ethical, climate change, resources, animals and life (now and then) in the arctic.

The admission fee is € 15 per adult.

I would recommend this museum!
Written 1 July 2022
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Teresa C
3 contributions
Very good museum
May 2022
We learned a lot about Arctic, science about cold areas in the world. Open until 6 pm. Went and came back in 20 minutes walking from downtown Rovianemi.
Written 10 May 2022
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jwflory
United States88 contributions
Top museum pick in Rovaniemi
Mar 2022
Creative and insightful museum. I appreciated how interactive many of the exhibits were. Our group of three only had enough time to see one museum and we went with Artikum. I left with a greater appreciation and understanding of the local culture and history of the Arctic region. I could easily have spent 2-3 hours going through the exhibits here if our group had more time to spend there.
Written 27 March 2022
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rickypar
Genoa, Italy199 contributions
Great experience in Rovaniemi
Mar 2022
Amazing! A great experience to understand Arctic Region. Several exhibition areas with interactive actions for children and adults
Written 27 March 2022
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Sagi R
Hadera, Israel62 contributions
A lot to see, nice ambience, friendly staff.
Feb 2022 • Family
I'm not a huge fun of museums, but this one was surprisingly interesting. The museum has a huge exposition of items related to the nature and to the human history from ancient times to our days. I especially liked the areas dedicated to relatively late periods during the 20-th century. There's a large library too, which I happened only to skim. If I'd had more time, I would definitely stay there for longer. Not to mention the convenient location, just several minutes of walking from the city center.
Written 13 March 2022
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jgarciabar
8 contributions
An Experience
Feb 2022
Super experience learning the history of Finland. It´s people and geography all done eith the care that is so traditionally Finnish and that means with care. Highly recommend, they´ll tell you 2 hours to see it, we spent 4 1/2 and will likely return on our next trip.
Written 28 February 2022
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Bárbara Fernández
Rovaniemi, Finland8 contributions
Interactive and full of information
Feb 2022
I have been a couple times now and I should go much more because there is very interesting info. About wars, fauna of the area, artic information among other
Written 27 February 2022
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Felix G
9 contributions
Good museum with interesting background about life in Rovaniemi
Feb 2022 • Family
We had been here with two children (8 and 12 years old). The article circle exhibition was not as interesting as expected. The exhibition about live in and around Rovaniemi was much more interesting. It is a bit difficult to understand where to find what as parts of the exhibition are split across two floors. It might be worth to buy the multi ticket that allows entrance to the science center that is very interesting for kids.
Written 12 February 2022
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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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