Arctic Museum Rovaniemi Finland

Arktikum

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Arktikum is a museum and science centre in Rovaniemi, Finland, which opened in 1992. The building is also a popular culture destination and venue for …

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Mar 2, 2025
If you have about 2 hours to spare, this is a good place to learn about the artic and history of the place. What really impressed me is that unlike other museums where they charge you for bag lockers…Full review by Erico2709
Feb 28, 2025
Well presented, interesting exhibitions, nice shop and cafe. Good place to spend an hour or two. Would recommend a visitFull review by mammymamoo
Feb 27, 2025
Second tiem I went and I learn new things about the arctic every time I go. This is a must not miss if you are in the Lapland. The WWII history, the natural history, it is all so interesting.Full review by David T
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Arktikum is the Provincial Museum of Lapland and Arctic Center. The exhibitions examine culture, history, and modern life in the Arctic. …
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Established:1992
Located:Rovaniemi, Finland
Type:Science museum

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Can I join the trip with baby 2 years?
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The activities are for older kids and adults except Santa’s village - hope that helps! Joyce
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Answer by Joyce F · Dec 13, 2022
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Hello.. is artikum shore mentioned safe at 1 am.. do many people go there for northern lights.. please advise.. we are …
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Hello.. is artikum shore mentioned safe at 1 am.. do many people go there for northern lights.. please advise.. we are currently in Rovaniemi
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I know I'm a bit late with an answer but we went there at 2am to catch the Northern Lights. A little light around the area to capture them properly but it is possible and safe. Beware …
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I know I'm a bit late with an answer but we went there at 2am to catch the Northern Lights. A little light around the area to capture them properly but it is possible and safe. Beware it gets very cold though. This answer may help others.
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i'm planning to go to Rovaniemi in january 2018... would northern lights be visible during that time?
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The Northern Lights are visible most of the year I think it’s over 250 nights of the year. It all depends on the weather. When we were there the northern light alert went off at our hotel but …
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The Northern Lights are visible most of the year I think it’s over 250 nights of the year. It all depends on the weather. When we were there the northern light alert went off at our hotel but it was so cloudy we couldn’t see anything. Good luck.
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Hi! Since a year has passed, I am re-asking the same question - if there are lockers (for big luggage) at Arktikum Museum? …
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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.
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Thanks guys! Also, does anyone know if there is a bus from Arktikum to the railway station?
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We are planning to visit on 6 December, and we understand that it also happens to Independence Day in Finland. So we …
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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
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According to their website it will be open daily excluding only Christmas Eve.
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