The main objectives of the Provincial Museum of Lapland are to collect,
preserve, and study the Lappish cultural and natural historic material. The
collections of the Provincial Museum of Lapland mainly consist of objects
related to life in Rovaniemi and Northern Ostrobothnia, and the Sami and gypsy
cultures. The museum’s picture collection consist of approx. 300 000
photographs from Rovaniemi and Northern Ostrobothnia. The museum displays its
collections in various ways, and aims to promote education, exchange of
information, and research in the field.
The Provincial Museum of Lapland is an expert in Lappish culture, prehistory,
history, building traditions, and the environment. The museum produces Nordic
material for the needs of education, tourism, and other cooperation networks.
The personnel of the museum provide assistance in various culturally
historical, archaeological, and environmental questions, advice on issues
related to the repair of sites of significant cultural historic value and
subsidies available for such work, and participate in research conducted in
these fields.
Revised in 2003, the Provincial Museum of Lapland’s permanent exhibition,
Northern Ways, introduces the history and nature of the Sami region in
Rovaniemi, Northern Ostrobothnia, and Upper Lapland. In addition to the
permanent exhibition, the museum organizes several changing exhibitions and
other events, such as public lectures and workshops, in the premises of
Arktikum every year.
