An introduction to the secrets of gold panning: a guided tour, gold panning, and museum ticket all in one package on Wednesdays and Fridays!

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 annually changing exhibition you can learn about history of gold from different perspectives.

A warm welcome to Gold Museum!

The program includes: Museum ticket to all exhibitions at Gold Museum, short guided tour, gold panning and equipment rental, gold and gemstones you find.

Gold Prospector’s Starter Pack at Gold Museum’s weekly program 15.10.2025-1.4.2026
Time: Wed & Fri at 2 p.m.
Duration: 1 h
Languages: English and Finnish
Group size: 2-20 persons
Reservations: You can purchase tickets from our website or upon arrival at the museum’s info. You can also reserve your place by emailing info@kultamuseo.fi. When making your reservation, please indicate your preferred time, number of people, and ticket types. Tickets reserved in advance must be redeemed at least 15 minutes before the event.