Museums and galleries in Rovaniemi

Museums and galleries in Rovaniemi

1. See

   Arktikum Science Centre

   One of the best museums and science centres in Finland, focusing on life in the Arctic regions through the ages as well as the Sami culture, history of Finnish Lapland and Rovaniemi city. The museum shop has books, postcards, delicacies and jewellery. Sami music and some books in Sami languages. Lockers available. The building is actually quite cold in winter time. Lunch restaurant with student discount. In summer, don't forget to take a look at the arctic arboretum along the river bank. Visiting the arboretum is free of charge.

   10:00–17:00 daily in summer, Tue–Sun in winter·€18 for adults, €11 for students, the fee covers re-entry on the same day; Museum Card valid

2. See

   Forestry Museum of Lapland

   Lapin metsämuseo

   A fancy museum dedicated to forestry in Lapland from 1870 to the 1970s. The museum consist of old buildings brought here from all around the province, and the collections are inside the buildings. The museum area is also worth visiting. Various items from saws to tractors. The museum holds one of two modified steam locomotives brought to massive loggings in Savukoski in the 1910s (the other one is still in Savukoski). Small café and museum shop. Within walking distance from the Local Heritage Museum.

   Feb–Mar: Mon–Wed 10:00–16:00; Jun–Aug: Wed–Sat 10:00–17:00·€6/4, reduced price for students and children, Museum Card valid

3. See

   Korundi House of Culture

   Art, music and other culture events. The art museum collection consists mostly of modern Finnish art. Home of the Chamber Orchestra of Lapland.

   Tue-Sun·€8/adult, €5/students, €3/children (7–15), Museum Card valid

4. Eat

   Korundi Kitchen and Café

   Lunch restaurant and art café in the lobby of the art museum.

   Mon–Fri 10:30–14:00 (16:00), Sat Sun closed·Lunch €15

5. See

   Local Heritage Museum

   Rovaniemen kotiseutumuseo

   A local history museum. The main building and two outbuildings built in 1840, 14 relocated buildings from the Rovaniemi area. The collections consist of household items, hunting and fishing equipment, and agricultural tools. From the river bank there is a picturesque view to the city centre and the river Kemijoki. Café. Within walking distance (1 km) from the Forestry Museum.

   Jun–Aug: Tue–Sun 11:00–17:00·€6/4, reduced price for students and children, Museum Card valid

6. See

   Pilke Science Centre

   Those attracted by northern forests will want to visit Pilke, where exhibitions describe sustainable use of northern forests and diverse yields, forest products and commodities. Same day re-entry free of charge, lockers available. The museum shop and information has various interior design items made of wood. Maps and other information about nature destinations in Lapland. Tentatively scheduled for closure at the end of 2026, see it while it is still there.

   Tue–Fri 09:00–18:00, Sat Sun 10:00–18:00·€7/5, reduced price for students and children 7–15, Museum Card valid

7. See

   Haunted Walk and Gallery of Darkness

   Kauhun Galleria

   A horror-themed art gallery by Hanna Pilve.

   In summer: Wed–Fri 12:00–18:00, Sat 12:00–16:00; other times by request·Free

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Rovaniemi (CC BY-SA 4.0).