2024-2025
Esiselvitys ja taustatyö
What is Aurora Science Centre?
Aurora makes Arctic research visible from the ground to the sky. It combines research, education, tourism, and industry into an innovative whole that strengthens Lapland’s expertise and vitality.
The science centre is planned for a new landmark building in the centre of Sodankylä, architecturally strong and international in content. Join us in creating a new kind of Arctic knowledge hub for the future
Location
Sodankylä town centre
Target
Opening in 2030
Current Phase
Planning stage and partnership development
Who is it for?
Tourists, research communities, schools, local residents, and partners
Why to Sodankylä?
Sodankylä is a natural location for a science centre focused on northern phenomena. The Arctic environment, the sky, and the changing seasons are part of everyday life here and at the same time, of global interest.
Aurora will strengthen the region’s appeal and offer new experiences for both locals and visitors. Its location in the polar region and on a geologically significant greenstone belt naturally connects the area to research in geophysics, geology, minerals, and the Arctic environment.
What’s On
Follow Aurora’s progress: news, events, and public sessions.
Aurora’s Journey to 2030
The Aurora project is progressing step by step. At this stage, the focus is on planning, securing funding, refining the concept, and building partnerships.
2026-2027
Suunnitteluvaihe ja konseptin tarkentaminen
2028
Pilotointi ja sisällön rakentaminen
2029
Käynnistämisvaihe ja rakentaminen
2030
Avautuminen 2030
Collaborate With Us
Aurora Science Centre is built on strong, multidisciplinary collaboration. The project brings together research, tourism, technology, education, and industry.
What we are currently looking for
We are currently seeking:
- Strategic partners
- Corporate partners
- Investors and funding partners
Join us as a partner (muista linkki)
Let’s Talk Collaboration
We are happy to discuss the project and explore opportunities for cooperation.