Forssan luontomuseo
Forssa Nature Museum in the Kehräämö area of Forssa is a nature and mineral museum whose exhibitions present the flora of Häme and the nature of the area.
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About the museum
The Forssa Nature Museum operates in the Kehräämö area at Wahreninkatu 4. The permanent exhibitions present the species of Häme, the natural sites of the area, the history of nature conservation, and minerals.
The collection for the Kiehtovat mineraalit (Fascinating Minerals) exhibition was gathered by Ilkka Järvelä over 25 years, and it was donated to the museum in 2023. The museum runs environmental education and nature club activities.
Highlights
- Hämeen helmiä (Gems of Häme) exhibition on the species of the area
- Suojassa (In Protection) exhibition on nature conservation and invasive species
- Kiehtovat mineraalit (Fascinating Minerals) collection
- Environmental education and nature club
- Museum shop
Permanent exhibitions
- Hämeen helmiä – The exhibition presents the species of the Häme region.
- Suojassa – The exhibition covers the natural sites of the area, the history of nature conservation, invasive species and human impact on the environment.
- Kiehtovat mineraalit – The mineral and rock collection is one of the largest in Finland in terms of its scientific value and extent; Eva Jarne's jewellery and stone pictures are also on display.
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €6 |
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| Reduced | €4Pensioners, students, unemployed people, conscripts and people doing civilian service, and groups of more than 10 people |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 17 · Under 18s free of charge. |
| Visitors with disabilities | –companion free · A personal assistant is admitted free with a disability card. |
| Groups (11+ people) | €4 per personGroups of more than 10 people pay a reduced price. Opening the door is free for groups from the South-West Häme region (Forssa, Tammela, Jokioinen, Humppila, Somero, Ypäjä, Urjala); for others €40. Outside opening hours, €40 for all groups. |
| Guided tour (per hour) | €60The price is added to the group's admission; free for kindergarten and school groups from Forssa, €40 for other kindergarten and school groups. |
Free admission for: under 18s, members of the Lounais-Hämeen luonnonsuojeluyhdistys (South-West Häme Nature Conservation Association), the changing exhibition and the museum shop. Accepted cards: Museokortti (Finnish Museum Card), Smartum, Epassi, Edenred and Kaiku card. The museum card for the Kehräämö museums can be borrowed from Forssa City Library.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
Wheelchair users can enter, but help may be needed at door thresholds. The automatic doors of the city library and an alternative route to the museum are in use while the library is open. Staff will help if you call in advance.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
By car
Free parking
Free parking in the museum yard; a parking disc is required.
The entrance is in stairwell A on the second floor in the Kehräämö area.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
The museum shop can be entered free of charge without a museum ticket.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | School and kindergarten groups can visit the museum independently at an agreed time. Guided tours and group bookings are handled by Oona Tapiomaa; bookings by email. |
