The natural science collection comprises tens of thousands of specimens and is systematically expanded.
The Diptera collection consists primarily of specimens donated by Jukka Salmela, Lauri Paasivirta, and Jouni Penttinen, and includes type specimens. The botanical collection consists mainly of vascular plants collected by Pauli Sipilä. In addition, the collection contains several school herbari ...
You may contact the museum’s Natural Science Curator for expert information and advice regarding the nature and environment of Lapland. We welcome observations and information on species occurring in Lapland. The museum cooperates extensively with authorities, research institutions and nature enthusiasts.
You may also submit enquiries related to the natural science collections. Visits to the collections must be arranged in advance with the Natural Science Curator.