
ARCTIC
MUSEUM
NANOQ
FINLAND'S FIRST
ARCTIC MUSEUM

Meet the polar bear in
Fäboda forest

In June 1991, Finland's first Arctic museum opened in Jakobstad.
The museum's name Nanoq is Greenlandic for polar bear.
At Nanoq, you can learn about Arctic cultures, history and nature, as well as hear exciting stories from famous expeditions to the North and South Poles.
Nanoq is located in the middle of the forest, surrounded by peaceful nature.
The museum consists of a large main building and several small cabins,
each with its own story to tell.
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Christmas at Nanoq 28.11
Christmas at Nanoq will once again be held on Little Christmas, Saturday 28 November, from 10 am to 3 pm. (€5 for adults, while children enter free of charge)
The event is not a Christmas market as such, but we have space for a few vendors. If you are interested in selling your products at Christmas at Nanoq, please sign up by cklicking the button below. A table costs only €10!
More information about the programme will follow later, but it will largely be the same as in previous years.
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Autumn meeting
Welcome to our autumn meeting on Thursday, 12 November at 6:00 PM. Coffee and sweet buns will be served afterwards!
We are also looking for new board members for the upcoming year. If you are interested, please get in touch!

To the memory of Ole
Ole passed away on 12 October 2026. He had been part of Nanoq since the very beginning and was a warm, reassuring presence and a great support to the staff. Rest in peace.
Read more about his memories and thoughts on the museum, which he shared when Nanoq celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2021.

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