Nanoq – The Arctic Museum

Pietarsaari, Pietarsaari, Pietarsaari

In June 1991, Finland's first arctic museum opened its doors in Pietarsaari. The museum's name Nanoq is Greenlandic and means polar bear. At Nanoq you can get acquainted with arctic cultures, history and nature and hear exciting stories about famous expeditions to the North and South Pole.

Nanoq is located in the middle of the forest, in a peaceful environment. The museum consists of a large main building and several small cottages, each of which has its own story to tell.

At the museum we offer different kinds of culture and nature experiences:
🗺️ Guided tours
🔥 Smoke sauna experience
🔐 Escape room
🏢 Meeting facilities
🌲 Mindfulness forest walk
🧭 Nanoq Nature Challenge
🏹 Hunter’s course (atlatl spear throwing, axe throwing, archery and slingshot)
⛪ Church rental for various Christian celebrations

Buy a ticket to the museum and get access to our main building and beautiful open air museum.

During the summer months the museum is open Monday to Saturday 11-18.
Between September and May the museum is OPEN after request.