The Science Centre is maintaining and developing a functional scientific exhibition which introduces the Arctic in general and popularizes arctic research.
In addition to the main exhibition activities, the Science Centre also organizes events for schools, local people and tourists, and participates to international projects related to exhibition and science communication.
Renewed exhibition ARCTIC OPPOSITES will open in December 2024.
Did you know that Finnish language has over 100 words for snow? Why don’t the polar bears eat penguins? How many seasons are there in Lapland? Paint Auroras on the sky, create a winter snow storm and recognize the sweet smell of spruce sprouts. Opening in December 2024 the Arctic Opposites exhibition is an immersive science-based exhibition inviting visitors to discover life in the Arctic and its specific features.
From icy polar deserts to green tundra grasslands and boreal forests, from urban living to nomadic reindeer herders life and from northern lights to nightless nights – the Arctic is one of the most fascinating areas in the world. The Arctic Opposites exhibition offers the visitors a voyage through the uniqueness and beauty of the Arctic and raises awareness on how globalisation and climate change are challenging the region's social, cultural, economic, and environmental sustainability. The content relies on Arctic research and science-based information to approach the Arctic in its environmental and cultural diversity. This approach will provide keys to a better understanding of the Arctic and its global dimensions.
International networks
Science centre is a part of the Arctic Centre at the University of Lapland. We are an active member of the European Network of Science Centres and Museums, Ecsite and Nordic Science Centre Association, NSCF.
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