Arktikum, Rovaniemi: Hours, Address, Arktikum Reviews: 4/5
Arktikum
4
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
About
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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1,853 reviews
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bobx77
Florida2,248 contributions
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!
The admission fee is € 15 per adult.
I would recommend this museum!
Written 1 July 2022
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Teresa C
3 contributions
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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Brijet S
Nordfjordeid, Norway
Were planning to visit Rovaniemi this november anyone who tried to visit this place the same month and got lucky to see the Northern lights ?
Shilpa S
36 contributions
Hello.. is artikum shore mentioned safe at 1 am.. do many people go there for northern lights.. please advise.. we are currently in Rovaniemi
Aussiewriter
England, UK341 contributions
Rovaniemi is very safe. Not sure why you'd want to be up that late looking at the northern lights since it's pretty much dark 24/7 this time of year. So long as the weather is good you should see them, but I'd go further out of town to get away from ambient light. You might be lucky enough to meet some reindeer on the beach at Arktikum btw!
Skottalexs
Gadzhiyevo, Russia152 contributions
Hyvä päivä! on keskustassa toimivat 4. tammikuuta 2019?

ankita688
Chandigarh, India183 contributions
i'm planning to go to Rovaniemi in january 2018... would northern lights be visible during that time?
Igor_G278
Moscow, Russia64 contributions
The northern lights are in January even to the south. It depends on the state of the magnetic field. And we need good weather without clouds. To increase the probability it is better to go further north. For example, in Tromsø
robameier
Rovaniemi, Finland1 contribution
Gibt es Text in deutscher Sprache
Rockledzep
Germany1,166 contributions
Leider nicht.Finisch und englisch.
GohBLin
Singapore, Singapore17 contributions
Hi! Since a year has passed, I am re-asking the same question - if there are lockers (for big luggage) at Arktikum Museum? As Arktikum is my last stop before I catch my train in the evening.
Aussiewriter
England, UK341 contributions
Why don't you call the museum and ask, they all speak excellent English in Finland. And if they don't have lockers it would be very safe anyway. The Fins are very honest and who'd want to steal your luggage and cart it somewhere anyway?
TokkieJoy
Singapore, Singapore9 contributions
We are planning to visit on 6 December, and we understand that it also happens to Independence Day in Finland. So we are wondering if the museum will be open.
Thank you
suomituristi2015
Rovaniemi, Finland370 contributions
According to their website it will be open daily excluding only Christmas Eve.
Fabio G
Province of Trieste, Italy34 contributions
Buongiorno,
per cortesia, volevo sapere se ci sono delle spiegazioni o se ci sono le audioguide anche in italiano.
Grazie
pot1514
Pescara35 contributions
Ciao. Non ci sono audioguide e né spiegazioni in lingua italiana: solo in inglese e finlandese. Tuttavia io che non conosco neanche l'inglese, sono riuscita a capire, se non tutto, una buona parte di tutto ciò che era proposto. Le illustrazioni sono tantissime, molto chiare, belle e compren-sibili. Non mancano altri supporti alla comprensione come filmati, modelli, simulazioni, etc.
goodkorean
Sorrento, Italy
Hello, I want to know who direct this museum... or bulit. Please tell me who the director is.
Arktikum
Rovaniemi, Finland
Hello,
The Managing director of Arktikum Service Co is Hannele Koskiniemi. The directior of Regional Museum of Lapland is Hannu Kotivuori and the executive producer of the Science Centre is Nicolas Gunslay. You will find the information also at Arktikum website.
With Kind Regards,
Marjo
Frequently Asked Questions about Arktikum
- Arktikum is open:
- Tue - Sun 10:00 - 18:00
- We recommend booking Arktikum tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 3 Arktikum tours on Tripadvisor
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- Restaurants near Arktikum:
- (0.10 km) Arktikum Café
- (0.73 km) Ravintola Roka -Street Bistro
- (0.68 km) Kauppayhtiö
- (0.50 km) Gustav Kitchen & Bar
- (0.78 km) Cafe & Bar 21