Emil Cedercreutzin museo

About the museum

The activities of the Emil Cedercreutzin museo began in 1916, when, on the private initiative of the sculptor Emil Cedercreutz, the Temple of the Earth Spirit (Maahengen temppeli) was completed next to the Harjula studio; the temple was built from recycled materials. Harjula, the artist’s home and studio in Merstola in Harjavalta, on the shore of the Havinginkoski rapids, was completed in 1914 from materials of rural buildings that had been demolished. Cedercreutz designed it himself and furnished its ten rooms with objects acquired from around the world; he also had a collection of about 70 ryijy (Finnish knotted rugs).

The temple was extended in six stages, and by 1942 it was a twelve-part complex 140 metres long. The Emil Cedercreutzin säätiö (Emil Cedercreutz Foundation) was established in 1945 and owns the museum. In 1957 a 250-square-metre sculpture hall was opened, which became the first art museum in Satakunta. The original temple was replaced by new buildings, completed in stages between 1971 and 1996. The museum received its present name in 1972, and it is run by the City of Harjavalta. The exhibition space now exceeds 3,300 square metres.

The collections include Cedercreutz’s sculptures and silhouettes, works by Finnish and foreign artists, objects depicting the folk history of Ala-Satakunta and prehistoric finds. Since 2013 the museum grounds have had a sculpture park, into which around 20 Cedercreutz sculptures are intended to be placed.

Highlights

• Emil Cedercreutz’s sculptures and silhouettes
• Taiteilijakoti Harjula, the artist’s home (guided tour only)
• Temple of the Earth Spirit
• Sculpture park
• Folk history of Ala-Satakunta and prehistoric finds

Permanent exhibition

• Emil Cedercreutzin elämäntyö – The basic exhibitions present the career of sculptor and silhouette artist Emil Cedercreutz, his sculptures and silhouette art, and his home, Taiteilijakoti Harjula.

Founded

1916

Operated by

Harjavallan kaupunki (omistaja Emil Cedercreutzin säätiö)

Admission & discounts

Admission with Museokortti (Finnish Museum Card) is free. Tyky+ vouchers and ePassi are also accepted as means of payment. Admission is also free for veterans. Admission and guiding for children, school groups and groups of museum and art students are free of charge. Visits outside opening hours are possible by arrangement: an opening fee of €50 and a supervision fee of €50 for each started four-hour period.

Accessibility

• Partially wheelchair accessible
• Elevator
• Accessible restroom
• Accessible parking: not available
• Service dogs welcome
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The museum’s main building has a lift and an accessible toilet. The Temple of the Earth Spirit and the spaces for temporary exhibitions are barrier-free. The museum has no accessible parking space. Guide dogs and assistance dogs are welcome.

Kids & families

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Getting there & parking

Amenities & dining

• Café
• Museum shop

The museum café is open only to groups, by advance booking (tel. +358 44 432 5345). The museum also has a museum shop.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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