Arktikum

It's a really nice experience here. Awareness to climate change and its effect on Artic flora and fauna.
We also learn about Sami people and their cultural foundation.
Overall there is a lot to see and explore, but depends on what you are interested in.
We had a museum card to enter but you can buy tickets at the counter. Friendly staff and guides with loads of information about the exhibition.
I recommend you visit this place.

The Arktikum Science Museum in Rovaniemi is an exceptional destination for those intrigued by the Arctic region and its science. It's particularly captivating for children, as evidenced by an 8-year-old who had a fantastic time exploring its interactive exhibits. The museum offers a wealth of information on Arctic nature, culture, and history, presented in an engaging and educational manner. To truly absorb the rich experiences Arktikum provides, it's advisable to plan a visit lasting at least two to three hours. This duration allows visitors, both young and old, to immerse themselves fully in the wonders of the Arctic world that the museum vividly brings to life.

We didn't time to take any photos of the interactive part of the museum though 🤷🏼‍♀

It’s a must visit place if you are in Rovaniemi to get to know the history of the city as well as saami culture. There are loads of interesting visuals inside regarding reindeers, arctic circle, climate etc. It takes about 3-4 hours to completely go through it all. You can get a culture pass and get access to two more additional museums.

Great exposition, great sceney, finally discovering the Finnish Culture and the Lapland.
You have seat all the way if you need to rest or waiting, there is a coffee shop straight on your right hand side when you enter the Museum; Gifts shop available and also for your clothes you have storages available. So no need to pack your clothes for the whole time you will be in the Museum.
I recommend taking your time to enjoy every little corner of the museum. Trust me it worth it

A huge and sprawling science centre with loads of fantastic exhibits. I especially loved the old fashioned stuffed animal dioramas. A great place to learn about the history of Lapland and the Sámi peoples. It also has a brilliant interactive climate change exhibition space.

All of the captions are in a variety of languages, including English. The English translations are a bit wonky but in a very appealing way. They read almost like poems with a lilting dream-like quality. They possibly revealed an aspect of the Finnish language itself. I found them very enjoyable to read

The building's very distinctive and very of it's time, the early '90s. It looks dated at the moment but in a few decades and generations will likely become a treasured example of that era's architectural style.

It is completely wheelchair accessible with disabled lavatories.

A great visit for all ages - ( 3 generations gor our trip). Not busy, even at peak tines,and the cafe lunch was excellent and very good value.

Cool place to learn about northern light, pola circle and Finish natural. Ticket is 18€/person and located near city center.

This place is a fantastic pitspot 🚏 on your next trip to Rovaniemi! 🇫🇮 Arktikum is a nice science 🔭 and natural history 🫎 museum 🖼 with an impressive architecture 🏛 that includes a stunning glass ceiling. Around this spot is a lake 🌊 from which you might be able to see 👀 the northern lights! I wish I could spend more time here! ⏳

Very nice museum. Tells us much information about the arctic and off course lappland !

This is a great museum, presenting everything from history and culture to astronomy, geography and lifestyle in the Arctic Circle. The exhibition design is very professional, allowing visitors of all ages to have a lot of experience. I recommend visiting with children.

Awesome museum... Very interesting to get to know the Lapland history

Beautiful exhibitions, lots of information about the arctic. Cafe with delicious food. Northern Lights & ice cave. I especially love the garden which changes with the seasons and is very well kept. When Northern Lights season is on, it's a great place to be 👍.

Worth the visit, many interesting interactive stuff. Even if you’re not museums person this will be nice experience.

Very cool history and science exhibits. Worth a visit if you are in Rovaniemi

Such a nice museum! You'll have plenty to see. The museum is full of old fashion interactive information, where kids will love to pull ropes, switch lights and so on.

It is a lot to read so it might take some hours.
You'll be able to learn about climate change and the future of the Arctic, the history of Finland and populations around Lapland, the Finnish wildlife.

Also, if you want to experience typical Finnish food, try the lounas at the café. Much better than the food served to tourists in town.

Very interesting museum about arctic life and culture

Really nice museum if you are looking to spend a few hours here!! Also very close to Rovaniemi City Centre, which makes it all the more attractive!

It’s one of the best museums Ive ever been to!
So recommended!!

I enjoyed my visit to this museum even though some of the reviews say it's geared towards children. It's perfect if you have a spare days in Rovaniemi and you've already done everything else. The exhibition's are surprisingly good so they must have invested a fair bit into it. A good balance of history and current events.

Got the cultural pass for 3 museums for €25. My favourite parts of the museum was the before and after WW2 Rovaniemi miniatures, stories of Lapin people and the display of old chests/family heirlooms with their stories.