Museum of the History of gold - it is the only the northernmost international museum. It is situated in Lapland, in the small village Tankvaara, located an hour's ride north of g.Sondakyulya.

In these places, in the nearest creek Ivalo in 1868g.nachalsya first boom "gold rush." At the beginning of the 1900s it was opened many businesses to find gold deposits. Now this place has grown a whole Golden Village with unique exhibits. At an open-air buildings were built up from different villages of the Golden World. The exposition called "Aurariya." On its territory, tourists can experience the atmosphere of the gold boom.

The museum building was built in the history of gold round shape of the tray to wash the gold. It operates all year round and is a public value, and therefore financed by the state. The museum exhibits more than 20 countries. The first exhibition devoted to the history of gold mining in Lapland.

For 35 years, the museum adds to his collection. Moreover, during this time he was able to become a center of scientific research. Today, every summer the Open Championship of Finland zolotoiskaniyu.

  If you're lucky, you'll 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. A local bar you can taste the liqueur with gold flakes.