Gold Prospector Museum
99695 Tankavaara
Stories on gold right next to a national park! Hear colorful stories of the gold fever that once gripped Lapland.
The history of over 150-year of gold prospecting in Lapland, Finland. A collection of stones and minerals. Extensive outdoor museum area. Golden World, a permanent exhibition on the gold prospecting traditions around the world and changing exhibitions.
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Museum contact details
Gold Prospector Museum
99695 Tankavaara
(016) 626 171
Yhteydet julkisilla
Näytä reitti museolle Matkahuollon reittioppaassa
Katso reitti Matkahuollon reittioppaassa
Päämäärä:
Gold Prospector Museum, 99695 Tankavaara
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Admission fees
14/12/7 €
Payment methods
käteinen, pankki- ja luottokortit, Museokortti, Smartum liikunta- ja kulttuuriseteli, laskutus
Opening hours
| Mon | 11:00-16:00 |
| Tue | 11:00-16:00 |
| Wed | 11:00-16:00 |
| Thu | 11:00-16:00 |
| Fri | 11:00-16:00 |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |
The museum is open Mon-Fri during the winter season (closed on weekends and on public holidays) and every day during the summer season.
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Facilities
Guided tours
Gold Prospector's Starter Pack (incl. museum ticket, guided tour and gold panning 1 h) 26.10.2026-27.5.2027 Wed & Fri 1:30 pm. Prices 30 €/adult, 27 €/reduced, 20 €/child. With Museum Card 20 €. Buy tickets from Gold Museum's website kultamuseo.fi
During the museum's opening days, guided tours are 85€/group on weekdays and 145€/group on weekends and public holidays. Programmes and guided tours outside museum opening hours - ask for an offer!