The summer at Gold Museum is full of activity! Here’s a summary of the summer’s new and exciting programmes for the whole family.
In summer season 1.6.-30.9.2025 Gold Museum is open every day 10-17 (10 am – 5 pm)
Guided tours in English every Thu at 14.00 (2 pm)
Gold fever strikes! Short guided tours for the whole family dive into the stories of the golden lands of Lapland and the world. Guided tours are held in English on Thursdays and in Finnish on Tuesdays at 14.00. The tours are included in the price of the museum ticket and do not require advance booking. There is room for 20 people. The tours take place from 3 June to 28 August.
Summer café
In July museum visitors can enjoy delicious pastries in Torvisen maja pop up -café. There will be homemade pastries, snacks and, of course, coffee, tea and cocoa. Gluten-free and vegan products are also available!
Gold Museum Summer Café 25.6.-3.8.2025
Wed-Sun 10-17
Gold panning
Crown your visit to the museum panning for gold! In the gold panning lesson, you’ll get to try out the centuries old panning technique, and all the Lappish gold you find is yours to keep! Price 12 EUR/person + museum ticket. Please book at least 3 days in advance at www.kultamuseo.fi.
Temporary exhibition: Faces of Lapland’s Gold Prospecting
Is there still gold prospecting in Lapland? Yes, and the Gold Museum’s new temporary exhibition, The Faces of Lapland’s Gold Prospecting, showcases these connoisseurs and rookies who keep alive Lapland’s centuries-old gold culture. The exhibition is on display from 19 June 2025 to 8 May 2026. Included in the price of the museum ticket.
Warmly welcome to Gold Museum’s summer season!