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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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[[File:Arktikum and Northern Lights.jpg|thumb|Arktikum museo ja tiedekeskus, revontulet]]
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[[File:Arktikum museum and science centre.jpg|thumb|Arktikum museum and science centre, winter]]
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[[File:Arktikum museum and science centre Polar bear.jpg|thumb|Arktikum-Polar Bear, Arctic in Change exhibition]]
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[[File:Arktikum museum and science centre, bear.jpg|thumb|Arktikum - bear, Northern Ways-exhibition]]
[[File:Rovaniemi Arktikum 1.jpg|thumb|right|200px|The Arktikum Science Museum building]]

The '''Arktikum''' is a [[museum]] and [[science centre]] in [[Rovaniemi]], [[Finland]]. Arktikum is an attraction, popular culture destination as well as a memorable venue for meetings and conferences. There is also Arktikum Café and library to serve the customers. Two separate actors operate at Arktikum: [[Arctic Centre, University of Lapland|Arctic Center]] and [[the Provincial Museum of Lapland]].


==Exhibitions==
==Exhibitions==
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.
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.


==History==
==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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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 Bonderup and Lehtipalo, and it was completed in autumn 1997.


==Architecture==
==Architecture==
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 Lappish pine. The chairs are made from birch and reindeer hide.
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 dissected 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.
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==
==Awards==
According to Topworld International, the museum is the 4th best travel attraction in Finland. {{Citation needed|date=March 2010}}
According to Topworld International, the museum is the 4th best travel attraction in Finland. {{Citation needed|date=March 2010}}


==Works==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery mode=packed heights=130>
File:Rovaniemi Arktikum 1.jpg|Building
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File:Inuit sculpture, Canada - Arctic Museum.jpg|[[Canadian]] [[Inuit]] sculpture at the Arktikum Science Museum, [[Rovaniemi, Finland]]
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
</gallery>
</gallery>

==References==
{{reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
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{{commons cat |Arktikum}}
* [http://www.arktikum.fi/ Official website]
* [http://www.arktikum.fi/ Official website]


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Latest revision as of 18:58, 25 May 2024

Arktikum Science Museum
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Established1992
LocationRovaniemi, Finland
TypeScience museum
WebsiteOfficial 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

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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

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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.

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

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According to Topworld International, the museum is the 4th best travel attraction in Finland. [citation needed]

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  • Building
    Building
  • Main hall
    Main hall
  • Northern lights
    Northern lights
  • Winter
    Winter
  • Arctic exhibition
    Arctic exhibition
  • Northern Ways exhibition
    Northern Ways exhibition
  • Inuit sculpture
    Inuit sculpture

References

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  1. ^ 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.
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