Heinolan kaupunginmuseo
The museum in the former town hall on Kauppakatu presents the history of Heinola from prehistory to the present day.
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About the museum
The Heinola City Museum building was originally built for the merchant Ulrik Lindholm. The house served as the town hall from 1898 to 1983, and the museum began there in 1984. The building was renovated in 2018–2019.
The permanent exhibition Made in Heinola tells of the town's history from prehistory to near the present day. The exhibition focuses on objects made in Heinola or used by people of Heinola. On display are, among other things, an updated town model; objects from notable local people such as P. E. Svinhufvud and the band Apulanta; a dialect telephone; and furniture and objects from the 1970s and earlier. A film and sound point lets visitors explore the stories of the town.
For children the museum has a treasure hunt, in which a hidden Hiirulainen figure is sought in every room and stickers are collected on a map.
Highlights
- Permanent exhibition Made in Heinola
- Updated town model of Heinola
- Dialect telephone
- Objects from P. E. Svinhufvud and the band Apulanta
- Hiirulainen treasure hunt for children
Permanent exhibition
- Made in Heinola – The permanent exhibition tells of Heinola's history from prehistory to near the present day, and presents objects made in Heinola or used by people of Heinola.
- Operated by
- Heinolan kaupunki
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €8 |
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| Reduced | €6 |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 17 · Under 18s free of charge. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · An assistant of a visitor with a mobility impairment is admitted free of charge. |
| Guided tour during office hours (group) | €75 |
| Guided tour in the evening or at weekends (group) | €100 |
Museokortti, Smartum, e-passi and Edenred are accepted.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- 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
The museum is accessible with assistance.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 17 |
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- Family tours & workshops
- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
For children there is a treasure hunt, in which a hidden Hiirulainen figure is sought in every room. The museum also offers programmes for children and young people.
Getting there & parking
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Amenities & dining
- Museum shop
Museum shop.
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 | Guided tours are booked by email at museo@heinola.fi or by telephone through the ticket sales. There are separate programmes for children and young people. |
