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The Arktikum is Rovaniemi's museum and science center about Lapland and the Arctic. From December 1 to February 28, it is open daily from 10:00 to 18:00, except on December 24; outside of this period, it is closed on Mondays. A ticket costs €22 for adults, €10 for children aged 7 to 17, and €54 for a family. It is located by the river, within walking distance of the city center.
Checked on September 27, 2026 by the editors of Winter Tours
According to Visit Rovaniemi, there is also an animation about the Northern Lights.
| Subject | Winter 2026-2027 |
|---|---|
| December 1 to February 28 | Daily 10:00 to 18:00 |
| March 1 to November 30 | Tue to Sun 10:00 to 18:00, closed on Mondays |
| December 24 | Closed |
| Adult | €22 (reduced €17) |
| Child 7 to 17 years old | €10 |
| Family (2 adults, 2 children) | €54 |
The ticket desk closes 30 minutes before closing time. The café is open daily in winter from 11:00 to 17:00, with a lunch buffet for €18.
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The Arktikum opened on December 6, 1992, on Finland's 75th Independence Day. The Danish firm Birch-Bonderup & Thorup-Waade designed a 172-meter-long glass gallery, featuring approximately 1,000 special glass panels, that faces the river. The exhibition spaces are located underground.
In front of the museum lies the Arctic Garden, a 7-hectare garden on the Ounasjoki River. In the evening, it is one of the best places within walking distance to see the Northern Lights. See Seeing the Northern Lights in Rovaniemi. Other museums and places are listed in sights in Rovaniemi.
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