See the forests like you’ve never seen it before!
Science Centre Pilke tells stories about the northern forests and the many connections we have with them. Did you know that ice cream, party dresses and medicines all contain timber and other products that comes from forests? Expolore forests indoors through all the senses and get inspired! The Science Centre is suitable for visitors of all ages who are interested in forests and our relationship with them.
Pilke House, located on the banks of the river Ounasjoki in Rovaniemi, is the wooden office building of Metsähallitus. It houses the Science Centre Pilke, the Pilke Shop and office premises.
Contact information
96200 Rovaniemi
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Opening hours
9.1.-30.11.2023 Tue-Fri 9-18, Sat-Sun 10-16. (Closed on Mondays)
1.–31.12.2023 Mon 9-16, Tue-Fri 9–18, Sat-Sun 10-16.
Pilke Info and Shop: Mon 8-16, Tue-Fri 8-18, Sat-Sun 10-16.
Exceptions to the regular opening hours 2023:
On Thu 18.5., Fri 23.6., Wed 6.12., Mon 25.12. and Tue 26.12. Science Centre Pilke is open 10-16.
Pilke House is closed on Mon 1.5. and Sun 24.12.
We reserve the right to make changes.
Pricing
Students, pensioners and unemployed € 5.
Family ticket € 20 (1 adult + 3 children or 2 adults + 2 children)