Museum of the history of gold is the only international Museum of Northern. It is located in Lapland, in the small village Tankavaara, which is an hour's drive North of the city of Sondaicus.

In these places, in the near Ivalo river, in 1868.started the first boom of the gold rush. In the early 1900s, it was opened many businesses in search of gold deposits. Now on this place there grew a Golden village with unique exposures. The outdoor area is built copies of buildings from different Golden villages of the world. The exposition is called “Auraria”. On its territory, tourists can experience the atmosphere of a gold boom.

The building of the Museum of the history of gold mining is built in the form of a round pan for washing the gold. He works year-round and is a public value, and therefore is funded by the state. The Museum features exhibits from more than 20 countries. The first exhibition devoted to the history of gold mining in Lapland.

For 35 years, the Museum adds to its collection. Moreover, during this time, he managed to turn into a scientific research center. To date, every summer takes place the open championship of Finland prospecting.

If you're lucky, and you will be able to find a large nugget and take it with you. By the way, the largest nugget, weighing in at 39, 6 oz., was found by a tourist. While at a local bar you can taste the liqueur with gold flakes.