Arktikum, Rovaniemi

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.

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.

Nice museum. Pretty small, a lot of interactive displays. The ticket price is a bit high in my opinion considering the size of the exhibitions. Overall, if you're in Rovaniemi, I recommend taking a look - even just for seeing the building itself, from inside and out.

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.

Arkticum is a history museum and a science museum that tells about the history of Finland in Lapland. The wars 1939-1945, where Germany and the Soviet Union fight over Finland! Furthermore, a lot about Arctic animals, environmental issues, etc. The exhibitions are very extensive, so you won't get to everything. Buildings are unique. Designed by a Danish architect.