Arktikum Science Centre
Arktikum Science Centre is the only Arctic science centre in Finland. It has permanent exhibition Arctic in Change and temporary exhibitions and it is operated by the Arctic Centre, University of Lapland.
Arktikum House hosts two exhibitions: Arctic science centre (by the Arctic Centre) and provincial museum of Lapland (by the city of Rovaniemi). Arktikum science centre illustrates many features of changing Arctic and it also gives visibility to the research done at the Arctic Centre. It is a place for learning about the Arctic.
Arktikum House is an iconic architecture landmark in Rovaniemi and it has over 100 000 visitors annually.
| Institution | University of Lapland |
|---|---|
| Country | Finland |
| Infrastructure type | Museum/Science Centre |
| Disciplines | Design Sociology and cultural studies Political science and civics Natural environments and wildlife Environmental protection |
| Language of operation | Finnish English |
| Keywords | science centreexhibition |
Availability
Arktikum House is open to public daily. Opening hours and exceptions can be checked at www.arktikum.fi
Contact information
Nicolas Gunslay, Chief excecutive producer, nicolas.gunslay@ulapland.fi, +358407357296