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 MUSEUMS Among the most distinctive cultural attractions in the region are the Orthodox Church Museum of Finland and the Victor Barsokevitsch Photographic Centre in the city of Kuopio, the Riuttala Farmhouse Museum in Karttula (see photo above), the cradle of the 19th-century Finnish Pietist movement on Aholansaari Island in Nilsiä, and the Ironworks Community in Juankoski. Here you can find all the museums that can be found in the Kuopio region. KUOPIO: Fire Museum of the North Savo Rescue Service The museum depicts the history of fire-fighting in Kuopio from the early 20th century to the present day, displaying equipment from horse-drawn fire-fighting carts to modern rescue equipment. Open to groups by appointment. Contacts: Volttikatu 1 A, FI-70150 Kuopio, Tel.. +358-17-188 113, www.kuopio.fi/palomuseo J.V. Snellman Home Museum Johan Vilhelm Snellman (1806-81), a Finnish philosopher and promoter of cultured society, lived and worked in Kuopio from 1843 to 1849. The museum depicts the family life and work of J.V. Snellman during his Kuopio years. Open 16 May-29 Aug Wed and Sat 10 am-5 pm. Closed on 20 June. At other times by appointment for groups, reservations via the Old Kuopio Museum. Admission € 2/1.50, children under 18 yrs free. Services: Location. Contacts: Snellmaninkatu 19, FI-70100 Kuopio, Tel.. +358-17-182 624, korttelimuseo.kut@kuopio.fi, www.snellmanmuseo.kuopio.fi Kuopio Art Museum The collections of the Art Museum total around 5,000 works, mainly of Finnish art from the 19th century to the present day. There are also temporary exhibitions. Open Tue - Fri 10 am - 5 pm, Wed also 5 pm - 7 pm, Sat and Sun 11 am - 5 pm, Mon closed. Admission: €3 / 2. Children under 18 yrs free. Services: Location. Contacts: Kauppakatu 35, FI-70100 Kuopio, Tel.. +358-17-182 633, Fax. +358-17-182 642, www.taidemuseo.kuopio.fi Kuopio Car Museum The museum, founded in 2002 by the local automobile enthusiasts, displays beautiful old cars, as well as old bicycles, motorbikes and accessories. The oldest car on display dates from 1909. Café Mobiili. Open Mon-Fri 8 am-3 pm, Sat 10am-3pm. Other times for groups by agreement. Admission adults €4, family ticket 8 €, groups of over 8 persons € 3 per person, children under 12 yrs free entrance. Contacts: Puistokatu 22, FIN-70110 Kuopio, Tel.. +358-17-282 0550, www.kuopionautomuseo.fi Kuopio Museum The Art Nouveau style building of the Kuopio Museum in fact houses two separate museums: the Museum of Cultural History and the Museum of Natural History Services: Cultural History and Natural History museum, temporary exhibitions, museum shop. Location. Contacts: Kauppakatu 23, FI-70100 Kuopio, Tel.. +358-17-182 603, Fax. +358-17-182 621, kuopionmuseo.kut@kuopio.fi, www.museo.kuopio.fi Kuopio War Veterans' Museum The museum depicts the lives of Finnish war veterans before and during the wars as well as from the difficult period of post-war reconstruction until the present day. Open for groups by an agreement. Reservations Tue-Wed 9am-1pm. Admission adults €4, students, children and pensioners €2. Contacts: Tulliportinkatu 37 D, rak. 7, FI-70110 Kuopio, Tel.. +358-17-281 1130, www.pilkkumi.com/sotaveteraanit The Old Kuopio Museum An old-time block of wooden buildings in the centre of Kuopio. Open: In the winter season 1 Sep-14 May Tue-Fri 10 am-3 pm, Sat-Sun 10 am-4 pm, Mon closed. In the summer season 15 May - 31 Aug Tue-Sun 10 am- 5 pm, Mon closed. Closed 6 Dec, 24-25 Dec, 1 Jan, 6 Jan, at Easter, 1 May, at Midsummer. Open 26 Dec 10am-4pm. Admission: € 4/3, children under 18 yrs. Services: Location. Contacts: Kirkkokatu 22, FI-70100 Kuopio, Tel.. +358-17-182 625, Fax. +358-17-182 630, korttelimuseo.kut@kuopio.fi, www.korttelimuseo.kuopio.fi The Orthodox Church Museum of Finland The museum houses one of the most beautiful icon collections in the western world, precious gold and silver objects, and lavishly embroidered church textiles. The artefacts saved from Karelian monasteries left on Russian territory after WW II testify to the rich cultural heritage of the Orthodox Church. The museum is closed for the reform of the permanent exhibition. The new permanent exhibition will be opened to public in 2011. Services: Location. Contacts: Karjalankatu 1, FI-70110 Kuopio, Tel.. +358-20-6100 266, Fax. +358-17-287 2211, kirkkomuseo@ort.fi, www.ort.fi/kirkkomuseo KAAVI: Juutila Foundry Museum Located in an old foundry established in 1881, this is the only sand casting museum in the Nordic countries. At the foundry, different kinds of bells were made, among other things. The old workshop is now part of the museum. Open 16 Jun - 9 Aug Tue - Sun 12 noon - 6 pm. Admission € 2, children € 1. Contacts: Juutilantie 224, FI-73500 Juankoski, Tel.. +358-17-664 111, Fax. +358-17-662 970, kunta@kaavi.fi, www.kaavi.fi/juutila Telkkämäki Heritage Farm The buildings and farmyard of the Telkkämäki Slash-and-Burn Heritage Farm in Kaavi have been restored to their early 20th century shape. The conservation area surrounding the heritage farm can be freely explored on foot and there are also marked trails. Contacts: PL 13, FI-73601 Kaavi, Tel.. +358-17-664 111, Fax. +358-17-664 1333, kirjaamo@kaavi.fi, www.kaavi.fi KARTTULA: Riuttala Farmhouse Museum An open-air museum comprising an original farmstead dating back to the 19th century and including Finland's largest grain-drying barn, an exceptionally large grain storehouse from the slash-and-burn era, a windmill, a morgue shed, and a smoke sauna. Over 1 400 artefacts, domestic animals. The main building of Riuttala was completed in 1852. Open: 12 Jun-15 Aug 2010 Wed and Thur, Sat-Sun 12 am-5 pm. Fri 12 am-8 pm, smoke sauna is warm starting from 4 pm. Other times for groups by appointment. Admission: Adults € 5, children 7-15 yrs € 3, family ticket € 15. Contacts: Riuttalantie 719, FI-72100 Karttula, Tel.. +358-50 595 4183, www.riuttala.fi LEPPÄVIRTA: Leppävirta Local History Museum Open: 12 June - 16 Aug Tue - Sun 12 noon - 3 pm, Mon and at Midsummer 19-22 Jun closed. Admission: adults €2, children €1. Contacts: Kirkkokaari, FI-79100 Leppävirta, Tel.. +358-17-570 9210, www.leppavirta.fi/index.php?id=138 NILSIÄ: Aholansaari Island An open-air museum depicting the life of Paavo Ruotsalainen, an influential Pietist preacher in Finland in the 19th century. The log-built home of Paavo Ruotsalainen is part of the museum. There is a regular water-bus service to Aholansaari in the summer 1 June-1 Aug. Open to the public throughout the year Mon-Sun. Fare of the waterbus (incl. entrance fee to the museum) € 5; children under 12 yrs free. Services: accommodation, meal services, conference rooms, events, program services Contacts: FIN-73890 Aholansaari, Tel.. +358-50-4641 000, Fax. +358-17-481 061, aholansaari@aholansaari.fi, www.aholansaari.fi Simola Local History Centre Displays of the history and heritage of Nilsiä in 12 exhibition rooms. The exhibits include a replica of a mammoth´s molar tooth, dating back 22 000 years, that was found in Nilsiä. The centre also displays the equipment of Finland´s oldest brush factory, a school from the 20th century, a traditional country pharmacy, a room from the 1940s, photos and traditional handicrafts. A cafe. Open: 27 Jun - 16 Aug Thur-Sun 11 am-3 pm. Other times by an agreement. Admission: adults €2, children €1 Contacts: Simolantie 41, FI-73300 Nilsiä, Tel.. +358-50-350 6022 SIILINJÄRVI: Harjamäki Hospital Museum The museum depicts the history of the Siilinjärvi District Mental Hospital, later called Harjamäki Hospital, that operated from 1926 till 1997, as well as the development of mental health care and psychiatric nursing in Finland. Open: May - Sep Tue-Thur 12 noon - 3 pm, 3 Jun - 30 Aug Wed - Sun 11 am-5 pm. Other times for groups by an agreement. Admission: Adults € 5, children and groups over 10 persons € 2. The museum is not recommended for children under 15 years. Services: Location. Contacts: Isoharjantie 4, FI-71800 Siilinjärvi, Tel.. +358-44-740 1318, www.siilinjarvi.fi Hospital Museum of Kuopio University Hospital Equipment and instruments of the Kuopio hospital service from the 19th and 20th centuries. Nearly 3 000 exhibits and around 2 000 photos of historical interest. Open by appointment. Contacts: FI-71800 Siilinjärvi, Tel.. +358-17-172 010, www.psshp.fi/sairaalamuseo Pöljä Local History Museum An open-air museum comprising seven buildings that form the farmstead of a local smallholding from the late 17th century. A small archaeological exhibition displaying Stone Age discoveries from the Pöljä district. Open: 1 Jul- 16 Aug Wed-Sun 11 am-5 pm. Admission: Adults € 2, children € 1. Services: Location. Contacts: FI-71820 Pöljä, Tel.. +358-44-740 1318, Fax. +358-17-401 132, www.siilinjarvi.fi |
MUSEUMS  ARCHITECTURAL GUIDE See the architectural guide of Kuopio here.
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