Published 25.11.2022

An Open Day and the Arctic Market Days at Arktikum

The Finnish Independence Day on 6th of December 2022 marks the 30th anniversary of the opening of the Arktikum building. On the day of the celebration, admission to the exhibitions is free of charge. The Arctic Market Days are held during the same week, 9 – 11 December.

The second week of December is particularly eventful in Arktikum. On the Independence Day of Finland 6.12.2022 visitors are welcome to the exhibitions without an admission fee. Free admission does not apply to group reservations made in advance.

The Arctic Market Days bringing together local handcrafters, producers and artists, will be held from Friday to Sunday 9 – 11 December. The event is a great opportunity to get high-quality Christmas gifts or delicacies for the Christmas table.

Also the Arktikum Café serves visitors in addition to normal opening hours on Independence Day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and during the Arctic Market Days from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Arktikum building was opened to the public on the 75th anniversary of Finland's independence on December 6, 1992. The motive behind the establishment was to share knowledge on the development and conditions of the northern regions, serve scientific research, distribute information to decision-makers, and strengthen the identity of the northern population.

The operators in the house are the Arctic Centre at the University of Lapland, The Regional Museum of Lapland and Arktikum Service Ltd.

Open Day in Arktikum
6.12.2022 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m

Free admission does not apply to group reservations made in advance.
Information about the exhibitions www.arktikum.fi/en

The Arctic Market Days at Arktikum
9 – 11 December 2022, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m

Arktikum

Arktikum is a science centre and museum that lets you experience northern nature, culture, and history up close.

Exhibitions

Discover Finnish Lapland, its fascinating nature, and the people and customs of those living north of the Arctic Circle.

Culture Pass

Culture Pass is your one ticket to three of Rovaniemi's premier cultural attractions.

Café

Taste and feel the north in Arktikum Café. Savour the colourful northern harvest in our lunch buffet and soak in arctic design on your coffee break.

Lunch menu

Find out what northern goodness our seasonal buffet has to offer this week.

Shop

Delight yourself or your friends with high-quality Lappish handicrafts, design products, jewellery and books.

Meeting Services

Arktikum's stunning architecture and close proximity to northern nature raises any event held there above and beyond everyday life.

Polarium Hall | Glass ceiling foyer
Aurora | Kieppi

Catering

Our catering service refreshes meetings, events and parties of all sizes in Arktikum.

Coffee servings | Cocktail menus
Buffet menus | Dinner menus

Arctic Garden

Arktikum Beach is an excellent place to view the northern lights blazing across the sky during the dark times of the year.

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Published 25.11.2022

An Open Day and the Arctic Market Days at Arktikum

The Finnish Independence Day on 6th of December 2022 marks the 30th anniversary of the opening of the Arktikum building. On the day of the celebration, admission to the exhibitions is free of charge. The Arctic Market Days are held during the same week, 9 – 11 December.

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