Arktikum

Arktikum Museum is a wonderful place to learn about the history of Finland. There’s much to see and learn about their customs, way of life, animals, landscapes, fascinating insights into the Northern Lights, and so much more! The exhibits are laid out well, and I really enjoyed the visual displays that brought the stories to life! We had a guide who was very nice, though unfortunately, she was very difficult to understand at times. She gave a good effort, but I preferred wandering on my own. Still, it didn’t take away from the overall experience. It’s a great place to spend a day, especially if you’re interested in Arctic nature and culture. There’s a café and restrooms available, and tickets can be conveniently purchased on site. It's definitely worth a stop in!

Artikum is full of information! My family and I learnt so much about Finland when we visited it. We spent 4 hours absorbing as much information as we could. It has some interactive sections which was fun. The building is beautiful with its high glass ceiling, clean interior and it also houses Artikum Cafe which served pretty decent food. Note: We visited in March 2025, but I forgot to put in the review until now.

I was looking for something to fill up our last day in Rovaniemi and fortunately saw this museum. We spent a few hours in two exhibits. The science area had so many hands on things to do. I had to drag my preteen out because we were running out of times it was such a great time, and I liked how they blended culture, geography, science and more into a seamless Arctic exhibit. Then we went to the more historical exhibit and my son was less in. No big deal… we had spent so much time in the science area 🤷‍♀️ I highly recommend this museum! We even tried to build an igloo

Amazing digital-interactive and can-touch exposition abut the polar circle and its life and nature. Part of it, is a year-round cinema and aurora borealis show (for those vising in summer, when daylight lasts 20hrs and there is no real night). You can build igloo, paint your own aurora borealis. Highly recommended inteligent amusement. Way-way better than nearby Santa-visit over-commercial attraction.

The museum is definitely worth a visit! There is a lot to see, with many interactive exhibits that make the experience even more engaging. Depending on how much you want to read, you should plan between 1 to 3 hours for your visit. A great bonus is that you can easily store your suitcase in the cloakroom, so you don’t have to carry it around. The souvenir shop is also very cool we bought some unique Jewelery.

Arktikum is a must see. We spent over 2 hours there. There are interactive displays on the Arctic region, snow & ice, northern lights, Sami people and culture. We learnt a lot about the planet and its northern people and animals. If you have time then buy the 7 day cultural pass that gives you unlimited entry to 3 museums and art gallery.

Arktikum is definitely worth a visit if you’re in Rovaniemi! The building itself is beautiful, and the exhibitions about Arctic life, nature, and Sámi culture are really interesting and well put together. I loved the section about the Northern Lights and the history of the Arctic. It’s a great place to learn and just enjoy the atmosphere. Give yourself a couple of hours to explore, and maybe grab a coffee at their cozy café after. Highly recommend!

This place is very nice if you can't see everything that is in this region. There are plenty of exhibitions about life in Arctic. Of course the best experience is to see everything on your own eyes but we can't catch all of our wishes in this life. That's why is good to see those missing pieces over here🤩 Thank you😍

Came in for a bit before my flight and enjoyed the display on Arctic cultures, there's Saami items to purchase in the gift shop which was nice. The security guards stand around all omniscient idk if they have a vandalism problem or what. The parking is okay by the river idk how handicap accessible it is because there's a moderately steep hill to climb to get from the museum to the parking lot. They had headsets for translation.

Rovaneimi is a small city which you can cover in a day or two. If you have enough time I think this is one of the best places to visit. Rovaneimi has a lot of history and played key role in the world war. This museum has lot of interesting information about the way arctic people used to live, auroras, Arctic animals etc. Its a must do for all the tourists

This museum is a good visit if you are looking to fill your brain with some knowledge and get away from the Santa-themed 'tourist traps' (at least for a little while). The museum features two permanent exhibits which explore the ecology of the arctic circle (titled "Arctic in Change"), the town of Rovaniemi, people of North Bothnia and Upper Lapland and stories of how humans have survived in these environments (titled "Northern Ways"). There are also a few temporary exhibition spaces which at this time looked at the Aurora Borealis and the Lappish working people. The museum features mostly static displays (with some beautiful dioramas and models), and some multimedia however limited interactive exhibits. As noted by Stuart this lack of interactivity may make it harder to keep kids engaged. It was interesting to see some of the equipment used by the Inuit (including a full kayak made of skins) learn about the ecology of the Arctic and understand some of the rich culture and history of those living in the north. The museum is inside a modern building, although the glass atrium area at the center of the building can get cold in the winter. Friendly staff. Worth a visit!

There are two Lapland museums worth seeing in Finland- this is one, and Siida is the other (I've also reviewed that). It's housed in a very unusual custom-built building, a strange sort of greenhouse built into the rock which stretches under a road and reaches towards the water. It's a beautiful setting and it's well worth going for a walk around the building as well as into it. The exhibition spaces are on either side of the main corridor. On one side the dominant exhibition is about the Arctic in change, with particular emphasis on the environmental changes that have happened to the area, how they've affected the wildlife and the people etc. It's very bright and colourful, though kids might be disappointed that it's not quite as hands-on as you might think from a modern museum. On the opposite side of the corridor is the more traditional history section, complete with costumes, stuffed animals, vignettes, models and lots of photos about the area's history. The order in which the displays are arranged is a bit strange but you can walk around in any direction and just get a flavour.