According to its website, this is Finland's first arctic museum, opened in June 1991. The name Nanoq is Greenlandic for polar bear. The exhibitions present arctic cultures, history and nature, and talks are held on famous expeditions to the North and South Poles. In a forest setting, the site has a main building and several small cabins, each with its own story. The museum's founder and former head, Pentti Kronqvist, is a polar explorer with 12 arctic expeditions behind him.
Escape game experiences, such as Rhythms of The North, add to a visit. A museum club for grades 3 to 6 runs together with local heritage organisations. The museum has a membership association for its supporters. It is open to pre-booked groups and by arrangement, with set opening days in winter and summer. The car park and toilet are wheelchair accessible.
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