Gold Museum’s new weekly 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 warm 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 temporary exhibition Gold Prospectors’ Faces, you can learn about the stories of modern-day gold prospectors in Lapland.

Reservations must be made by 9:00 a.m. on the day of the event at info@kultamuseo.fi. When making your reservation, please indicate the date, number of people, and ticket types. Tickets reserved in advance must be redeemed no later than 15 minutes before the event. The program is open to the first 20 people to register.

A warm welcome to the Gold Museum!

Gold Prospector’s Starter Pack 15.10.2025-27.3.2026
Time: Wed & Fri at 2 p.m.
Location: Gold Museum
Includes: Museum ticket to all exhibitions at Gold Museum, short guided tour in English, gold panning and equipment rental, gold and gemstones you find.
Language: English and Finnish
Group size: 2-20 persons
Duration: 1 hour
Price: EUR 30/adult, EUR 27/senior, student, EUR 20/child (7-16), EUR 12/child (under 7, charge for panning only)
Reservations: info@kultamuseo.fi