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The '''Arktikum Science Museum''' is a [[science museum]] in [[Rovaniemi]], [[Finland]]. It provides a unique insight into the way of life, culture and history of the North. It is a museum, science center, popular cultural venue with impressive meeting and congress facilities and an architectural sight in its own right. |
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The permanent and temporary exhibitions portray culture, history, traditions and modern life in the [[Arctic regions]]. Visitors can find out about the livelihoods of the Northern peoples and animal life in the [[Arctic]], or travel through history far back to ancient times through to the recent past. |
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'''Arktikum''' is a [[museum]] and [[science centre]] in [[Rovaniemi]], [[Finland]], which opened in 1992.<ref name=":0">{{Cite journal |last=Äikäs |first=Tina |date=2019 |title=Religion of the past or living heritage?: Dissemination of knowledge on Sámi religion in museums in Northern Finland |url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=asu&AN=141980896&lang=en-gb&site=eds-live&scope=site |journal=Journal Nordic Museology |issue=3 |pages=152–168 |via=EBSCOHost}}</ref> The building is also a popular culture destination and venue for meetings and conferences and has a cafe and library to serve the customers. Two separate exhibitions operate at Arktikum: the [[Arctic Centre, University of Lapland|Arctic Center]], and the regional museum of Lapland, founded in 1975.<ref name=":0" /> |
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==Exhibitions== |
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The exhibitions at the Provincial Museum of Lapland and the [[Arctic Centre, University of Lapland|Arctic Center]] examine culture, history, and modern life in the [[Arctic]]. Concepts such as human life in tune with nature are explored in depth. There are also temporary exhibitions in Arktikum. |
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==History== |
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Arktikum opened to the public on 6 December 1992, the 75th anniversary of Finland's independence. It was designed by Danish architect group Birch-Bonderup & Thorup-Waade. The crescent-shaped new annex was designed by [[Claus Bonderup]] and Janne Lehtipalo, and it was completed in autumn 1997. |
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The Arktikum provides a unique setting for meetings and conferences. The glass-roofed foyer has room for up to 700 people – under the dazzling light show of the [[Arctic Circle]] skies. |
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==Architecture== |
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It is a short journey from the banks of the [[Ounasjoki river]] to the stories and atmosphere of the Arctic. |
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Plenty of local natural materials have been used in the building: the floors are made from Perttaus granite – the hardest type available in Finland – and from lime-washed Lapland pine. The chairs are made from birch and reindeer hide. |
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The most visible part of the museum, its glass corridor, is 172 metres long in all and it is bisected by the 30-metre wide Kittilä highway. The tube serves as the “Gateway to the North”, as the entrance foyer is at the southern end and guests head north when coming in. The exhibition space is sheltered below the ground, mimicking the way animals in the North take cover from the harsh, cold winter by burrowing under the snow. |
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==Awards== |
==Awards== |
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According to Topworld International, the museum is the 4th best travel attraction in Finland. {{Citation needed|date=March 2010}} |
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==Gallery== |
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File:Rovaniemi Arktikum 1.jpg|Building |
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File:Rovaniemi Arktikum 01.jpg|Main hall |
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File:Arktikum and Northern Lights.jpg|Northern lights |
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File:Arktikum museum and science centre.jpg|Winter |
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File:Arktikum museum and science centre Polar bear.jpg|Arctic exhibition |
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File:Arktikum museum and science centre, bear.jpg|Northern Ways exhibition |
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File:Inuit sculpture, Canada - Arctic Museum.jpg|[[Inuit]] sculpture |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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* [http://www.arktikum.fi/ Official website] |
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[[Category:Science museums in Finland]] |
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| Established | 1992 |
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| Location | Rovaniemi, Finland |
| Type | Science museum |
| Website | Official website |
Arktikum is a museum and science centre in Rovaniemi, Finland, which opened in 1992.[1] The building is also a popular culture destination and venue for meetings and conferences and has a cafe and library to serve the customers. Two separate exhibitions operate at Arktikum: the Arctic Center, and the regional museum of Lapland, founded in 1975.[1]
Exhibitions
[edit]The exhibitions at the Provincial Museum of Lapland and the Arctic Center examine culture, history, and modern life in the Arctic. Concepts such as human life in tune with nature are explored in depth. There are also temporary exhibitions in Arktikum.
History
[edit]Arktikum opened to the public on 6 December 1992, the 75th anniversary of Finland's independence. It was designed by Danish architect group Birch-Bonderup & Thorup-Waade. The crescent-shaped new annex was designed by Claus Bonderup and Janne Lehtipalo, and it was completed in autumn 1997.
Architecture
[edit]Plenty of local natural materials have been used in the building: the floors are made from Perttaus granite – the hardest type available in Finland – and from lime-washed Lapland pine. The chairs are made from birch and reindeer hide.
The most visible part of the museum, its glass corridor, is 172 metres long in all and it is bisected by the 30-metre wide Kittilä highway. The tube serves as the “Gateway to the North”, as the entrance foyer is at the southern end and guests head north when coming in. The exhibition space is sheltered below the ground, mimicking the way animals in the North take cover from the harsh, cold winter by burrowing under the snow.
Awards
[edit]According to Topworld International, the museum is the 4th best travel attraction in Finland. [citation needed]
Gallery
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Building -
Main hall -
Northern lights -
Winter -
Arctic exhibition -
Northern Ways exhibition -
Inuit sculpture
References
[edit]- ^ a b Äikäs, Tina (2019). "Religion of the past or living heritage?: Dissemination of knowledge on Sámi religion in museums in Northern Finland". Journal Nordic Museology (3): 152–168 – via EBSCOHost.
External links
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66°30′27″N 025°43′34″E / 66.50750°N 25.72611°E
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