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!
Arctic Centre
The University of Lapland’s Arctic Centre conducts internationally recognized and multidisciplinary research of the Arctic.
Regional Museum of Lapland
The Regional Museum of Lapland is the principal authority on Lappish culture, prehistory, history, architectural heritage, and nature.
Julkaistu 26.03.2024
Renovation of the Arctic science exhibition in Arktikum begins – other exhibitions are open as usual
The Arctic Centre at the University of Lapland will start the renovation of the science exhibition at Arktikum after Easter.
Julkaistu 06.03.2024
Arktikum has been granted EcoCompass and Sustainable Travel Finland certificates
Arktikum has been granted the EcoCompass certificate and the Sustainable Travel Finland (STF) label in early 2024.
Julkaistu 23.01.2024
Renewed Arktikum Science Centre permanent exhibition ARCTIC OPPOSITES opening in December 2024
Arktikum Science Centre exhibition is under renovation and closed from April 1st to December 5th 2024. Arktikum house, museum exhibitions, café and shop are open normally.
Julkaistu 31.03.2023
New audio guide deepens the exhibition experience in Arktikum
The Arktikum Museum and Science Centre offers visitors an opportunity to deepen their knowledge of the content of the exhibitions with new audio guides.Price includes entry for 2 adults + 2 children aged 7-15 years + children under 7 years.
Groups and Tour Operators kindly contact info(a)arktikum.fi
The Museum Card allows you entry into more than 370 museums throughout Finland; valid for one year beginning on date of first use. Admission 0€ with a valid Museum card.
Adults 25 €
Seniors, unemployed, students 20 € (norm. 24€)
Children (7-15 yrs.) 10 €
Family 55€ (2 adults + 2 children 7-15 yrs. OR 1 adult + 3 children 7-15 yrs.)
Children under 7years free or charge
Culture Pass is your ticket to three of Rovaniemi’s premier cultural attractions. Experience northern nature, art, history and phenomena in many exciting ways:
Korundi House of Culture
Discover new and daring northern perspectives through contemporary art.
Arktikum Science Centre and Museum
Your introduction to life in the north: Arctic issues and the history and culture of Lapland.
Science Centre Pilke
Explore northern forests, the sustainable use of wood and the possibilities of bioeconomy by doing and experiencing.
Culture Pass is personal and valid for 7 days – visit the three attractions as many times as you like. Welcome to the north!
Street address
Arktikum House
Pohjoisranta 4
96200 Rovaniemi
Finland
Driving directions
Arktikum is conveniently located on the north side of highway E4, along the edge of downtown Rovaniemi.
Arriving from the south
Approaching Rovaniemi on northbound highway E4, travel in the right lane past two city-bound exits and drive under/through the Revontuli shopping centre tunnel. Use the exit ramp on the right, immediately after the tunnel and move into the left lane towards Kittilä. Turn left and stay in this
lane to continue following signs directing you to Arktikum
Arriving from the north
Approaching Rovaniemi on southbound highway E4, take the first exit ramp to the city center. Select the right lane on the exit ramp, and follow the posted road signs as they direct you to Arktikum.
Parking
There is 4-hour free parking at the Arktikum parking lot with a parking disc. Handicapped parking spaces are located in Arktikum’s courtyard. Busses may also leave visitors at the main entrance, but bus parking is specifically marked.
Entrance
Arktikum’s main entrance door is automatic, however, accessibility can be somewhat hampered by the heavy exhibition doors. It is for this reason that we recommend that you have someone to assist you with opening the doors, should you require additional help. Assistants are welcomed and given free admission. Additionally, guide and service dogs are welcome in Arktikum.
First Aid Room
The first aid room is located in the upper corridor, immediately after the coat racks on the left. Wheelchairs can be found in and borrowed from the first aid room. The first aid room may also be used as a resting room, as needed.
Cloakroom
Coat racks and lockers are free of charge and can be found in the vicinity of the admission and information desks. Larger luggage can be stored in the luggage room while you enjoy your visit. Please leave studded shoes in the cloakroom. Arktikum is not responsible of any items left on the stands. Wheelchairs and strollers may be borrowed from the information desk, as well.
Elevators
Elevators are located on both sides of the main corridor; past the information desk and museum shop and before the stairs.
Public and handicapped toilets
Women’s and men’s toilets are located in the upper corridor after the information desk and the museum shop (6 in total), beneath the staircase in the lower corridor (2 in total), as well as in the vicinity of the restaurant (6 in total). Handicapped toilet facilities are located in the upper corridor on the left side of the coat racks.
Child Care Room
The child care room is located on the right side of the upper corridor, after the information desk, museum shop and coat racks. Strollers can be borrowed from child care room.
Guided exhibition tours at Arktikum
Weekdays 140,00 €/hour/guide
Sundays 200,00 €/hour/guide (price 2025: 240,00 €)
Prices include a one-hour guided tour, with separately purchased admission. One guide is able to direct a group with a maximum of 30 persons.
Guided tours must be booked in advance by contacting us at info@arktikum.fi.
Guided tours will be confirmed subject to availability.
Audio guide
A limited number of audio guides are available and can be taken along when equipment is available in the rack. It is not possible to book them in advance.
More information on the audio guide via this link.
Rovaniemi schools
Rovaniemi school teachers may observe and explore the exhibitions in advance with no admission charge, as they prepare for student visits.
Class trips
Arktikum is a great place to visit for class trips and study tours; providing an abundance of content that can be applied to historical, cultural, Arctic nature and lifestyle study topics. Exhibitions are based on experiences and visualizations provide an inspiring learning environment for students of all ages.
Sustainability in Arktikum
For us, environmental responsibility means concrete actions in our own operations. We are committed to saving natural resources and increasing the positive impact on the environment. As a proof of this, we have been awarded the EcoCompass Certificate.
Arktikum has been granted Sustainable Travel Finland (STF) label as a recognition of valuable and long-term work for sustanable tourism. Sustanable Travel Finland is a national sustainable travel programme managed by Visit Finland. It takes into account environmental, socio-cultural, and economic sustainability.
