8 Museum Visits in Finland Worth Booking

1.Arktikum Science Centre and Museum Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 448 reviews · 1 day · from $25Our pick

Spend a flexible day at Rovaniemi’s Arktikum Science Centre and Museum, exploring Arctic nature, Sámi culture, Finnish history, Northern Lights science, and seasonal life. The visit includes permanent and temporary exhibitions plus the Arctic Seasons film. Walk from central Rovaniemi, use the lockers, and allow about two hours or longer if you add the café and shop.

“Nice lovely experience to go and learn a bit about finland! Cafe and mini shops inside, Would recommend :)”

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2.Rovaniemi Santa Claus Village Husky Reindeer Farm Arctic Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 84 reviews · from $298

This seven-hour Rovaniemi tour combines an Ounasvaara forest walk, short husky and reindeer sleigh rides, Santa Claus Village, a buffet lunch, and the Arktikum museum. English guides lead the day, with French, Italian, Spanish, and Chinese available on request. Meet in central Rovaniemi, since hotel pickup is not included.

“Erik, Christian and also Christian had really been a good tour guide for us. Shout out to them! Keep up the good job :) !!!!!!!”

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3.Suomenlinna Museum Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 35 reviews · 1 day · from $11Best value

Visit Suomenlinna Museum at the Suomenlinna Centre beside Artillery Bay. Your $11 ticket covers the permanent exhibits, temporary exhibition, and 25-minute Suomenlinna Experience film, shown every 30 minutes in several languages. Ferry transport is separate, and the museum welcomes wheelchair users.

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4.Entry to the amazing Serlachius Museums in the Tampere region

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 1 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $19Top rated

Visit two Serlachius museums in Mänttä: Gösta at Serlachius Manor and Gustaf in the former forest-company headquarters. Expect Finnish art, changing exhibitions, paper-industry stories, notable architecture, gardens, and optional dining. The museums run 11 AM to 6 PM most of the year, with longer summer hours.

“Enjoyable visit to see special exhibition as well as the permanent exhibition with old favourites (e.g. Schjerfbeck, Edcelfelt).”

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5.Siida – Sámi Museum and Nature Centre Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 14 reviews · from $20

Visit Siida in Inari at your own pace with a one-day ticket covering the Sámi Museum, Nature Centre, permanent and temporary exhibitions, and open-air museum. Scan your ticket at the entrance and head upstairs. Finnish and English support is available, and the site is wheelchair accessible.

“It is really nice how the Sámi culture and the surrounding nature is presented and explained there.”

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6.Sámi Village Inari and Siida Museum by Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 6 hours (approx.)

Travel from Saariselkä to Inari in a small group of 10 or fewer, with winter gear, transport, snacks, lunch, and a guide who explains Sámi culture. You will visit Siida Museum and a traditional Sámi village, with possible photo stops along the road. Guide David has also added Ivalo and Saariselkä viewpoints when time allows.

“it is a nice experience riding in the Lapland admiring the artic landscape and understanding the Sami´s lifestyle in the museum”

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7.Discover Inari: Reindeer Farm, Siida Museum & Open Fire Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $113

Meet at Xwander Nordic in Inari at 10:00 am for a small-group day led by a local guide, often Sonja. Visit Siida Museum, learn outdoor skills, eat a fireside meal by the river, and feed and pet reindeer at the Airamo family farm. Expect seven to eight hours, with plenty of time outdoors.

“Incredible experience in a modern museum! Great learning and nice atmosphere. Good combination of indoor and outdoor spaces”

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8.Private: Visit Snow Village Ice Exhibition

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $260

Travel from Levi or Kittilä to Lapland Hotels SnowVillage in a private vehicle. Your guide explains the yearly ice build and leads you through themed snow and ice rooms, an ice bar, movie theater, and ice slide. The visit lasts about three hours, with roughly 90 minutes inside. Food and drinks cost extra.

“An amazing structure! Our guide, Eemil, gave us a great overview of the annual build process, then walked us through the ice castle describing each themed room in detail.”

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