Pilke Science Centre
Tiedekeskus Pilke
A wooden forest science centre next to Arktikum. Interactive exhibits cover the northern forest, forestry and sustainable use, and it is family-friendly.
The Pilke Science Centre is housed in a wooden building operated by Metsähallitus beside Arktikum. Its theme is the northern coniferous forest and Finnish forestry. The exhibits are mainly hands-on: a harvester simulator, building treehouses, identifying animal tracks, and learning about forest fire prevention and timber use. Children can happily play for an hour or two. Exhibit captions are in English. Admission is about €10, and there is a joint ticket with Arktikum and Korundi. The ground floor has a national park information point, where you can ask about hiking and camping in the area. It is a 10–15 minute walk from the city centre and suits a same-day visit with Arktikum.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun about 10:00–17:00 (daily in summer); check official website
Nearby sights
- Arktikum
- Lordi's Square & City Centre
- Korundi House of Culture
- Aalto Centre (Town Hall, Library & Lappia Hall)
- Rovaniemi Church
- Jätkänkynttilä Bridge
- Ounasvaara
- SantaPark