Gold Prospector's Starter Pack

Gold Museum’s summer program, Gold Prospector’s Starter Pack, introduces you to Lapland’s gold prospecting history and gold’s journey from stars to gold pan. On the tour, our guide will introduce you to the gold rush on the Ivalojoki River, the lives of gold prospectors, and lifechanging gold discoveries. In the Mineral exhibition, you will learn about the cosmic origins of gold, and at the end, you will get to pan for gold yourself at Gold Museum’s indoor pool. Found gold and gemstones are yours to keep!

The program takes place entirely indoors at Gold Museum, so you don’t need outdoor clothing or other equipment. The program includes a museum ticket, and you can explore the exhibitions independently before or after the program. The Gold Museum’s international exhibition Golden World is a round-the-world journey through the gold traditions of different eras and countries, and in the outdoor museum area, you can explore gold prospectors' cabins and machines next to Urho Kekkonen National Park.

You can purchase tickets directly from our website, at the museum reception desk upon arrival, or reserve your place in the program by sending an email to info@kultamuseo.fi. When making your reservation, please indicate your preferred time, number of people, and ticket types. Tickets reserved in advance must be redeemed at least 15 minutes before the event. The program is limited to the first 20 people to register.

A warm welcome to Gold Museum!

Gold Prospector’s Starter Pack 1.6.-30.9.2026
Time: Mon-Fri 1 pm
Location: Gold Museum
Includes: Museum ticket to all exhibitions at Gold Museum, short guided tour, gold panning and equipment rental, gold and gemstones you find.
Language: English and Finnish
Group size: 1-20 persons
Duration: 1 hour
Price with Museum Card: 20 EUR
Price without Museum card: 30 EUR/adult, 20 EUR/child
Reservations: info@kultamuseo.fi or https:/­/­www.kultamuseo.fi/­en/­programs/­gold-panning/­