Hangon museo

About the museum

The Hangon museo was founded in 1909 and has operated in several different places during its history. In May 1907 the town bought the Fohlin cottage on Korkeavuorenkatu, the only building in the Hanko fortress area to survive the fire of the Crimean War; the cottage became the museum's first premises. The museum's founder was Conrad Appelgren, and its activities were run by the Hangon kotiseutuyhdistys (Hanko Local Heritage Society).

Hanko was evacuated in March 1940, and the museum's collections were taken to the town hall of Ekenäs and in part to Turku. After the war a new era began in the museum's history, and the museum got new premises in the town hall.

The Manner factory property has served as the museum since 2024. The Hangon museo operates in the old factory premises of the Manner mechanical workshop at Pitkäkatu 17. The permanent exhibition Missä maa ja meri kohtaavat tells the history of Hanko, and the museum also has a children's room, furnished inspired by the art of Irmelin Sandman Lilius.

Highlights

• The permanent exhibition Missä maa ja meri kohtaavat
• The old workshop premises on Pitkäkatu
• Children's room where children can read, draw and do tasks
• 30-minute intro tours
• Museum shop and online shop

Permanent exhibition

• Missä maa ja meri kohtaavat – The permanent exhibition tells of Hanko's history and offers plenty to do for children and young people.

Founded

1909

Operated by

Hangon kaupunki

Admission & discounts

Museokortti and ePassi are accepted.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• 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 exhibition rooms are step-free, but the archive is not. The entrance is in the building's inner courtyard, which is reached through a gate. Guide dogs are allowed in the museum, but no other pets.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
• Stroller-friendly
• Baby changing facilities
• Playground / play area

The permanent exhibition has plenty of content and activities for children and young people, and the website has tasks for children. In the children's room you can hold reading sessions, draw and do tasks. Pushchairs can be left inside or outside the museum, and the spacious toilet has a changing table. Under-18s enter free.

Getting there & parking

Bicycles can be brought into the inner courtyard.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

Museum shop and online shop.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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