Eräjärven kirkkomuseo
A small church museum in the wooden church of Eräjärvi, with objects from demolished churches and from the itinerant school.
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About the museum
The Eräjärvi church museum is located in Eräjärvi church in Eräjärvi, Orivesi. The present equal-armed cross church is Eräjärvi’s third wooden church and was consecrated for use in 1821. It was built by the local man Mats Åkergren. When the municipalities merged, the Eräjärvi parish was joined to the Orivesi parish in 1972, and the church and the museum are now maintained by the Orivesi parish.
The museum holds objects that are no longer in use and come from earlier Eräjärvi churches that have been demolished, the oldest of which date from the 18th century. Among the finest objects in the collection is an 18th-century hourglass that was on the edge of the pulpit; one of the most unusual is a wooden-handled urinal from the sacristy. On the floor is a multi-lock chest for keeping the church’s funds, and in the porch a collection box that was used there, fixed to the wall and floor. Also on display are wedding balls (vihkipallo) from the 18th and 19th centuries, and objects from the itinerant school (kiertokoulu), such as books, observation instruments, a slate ruler and a bead board (helmitaulu).
Highlights
- Third wooden church of Eräjärvi from 1821
- Objects from demolished earlier churches, the oldest from the 18th century
- Hourglass from the 18th-century pulpit
- Church money chest and collection box
- Objects from the itinerant school
- Operated by
- Oriveden seurakunta
Admission & discounts
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Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
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- Accessible restroom: no information
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- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
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The outdoor steps to the church are steep. People with reduced mobility can enter through the north side door via a ramp, but wheelchair users can only enter with an assistant.
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
There is limited parking in front of the church. For larger events, cars can be parked in the car parks of the shop and bank opposite the church.
Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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