Hinttalan kotiseutumuseo
The farmyard of a 19th-century peasant farm, still on its original site in the centre of Nokia, with museum buildings, exhibitions and a café.
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About the museum
Hinttala was one of the old farms of Kankaantaan village in Nokia, and the earliest information about its residents dates from the 15th century. During the ruote system of military allocation the farm was a military office farm, and later meetings of the Pirkkala municipal council were held there, among other things. School activity in Kankaantaa village began at Hinttala in 1893, and in the 1920s the farm served as a municipal office.
Nokia-Seura, founded in 1946, took on the task of saving the dilapidated buildings and establishing a local heritage museum. The farm was donated to the association in January 1947, restoration began in 1949, and the museum opened to the public in autumn 1954. The main buildings are still on their original sites around an enclosed courtyard. The pirtti (main house) dates from 1839 and the pytinki (storehouse) from 1852. The row of barns was moved to the area in the early 1970s, and the smoke sauna was brought from Kärppälä in Karkku.
The museum presents the peasant way of life of the 19th century. In the pirtti there is an exhibition on Food of Bygone Times (Menneen ajan ruoat), and in the luhti barn the exhibition Luhti – Perspectives on an Era (Luhti – näkökulmia aikaan) tells of the history of the farm, Kankaantaa village and Nokia. In summer, craftspeople sell their work in the barns, the Kahvila Hinttala café operates in the yard, and concerts, workshops and programmes for families with children are held in the area.
Highlights
- 19th-century farmyard on its original site
- Pirtti from 1839 and pytinki from 1852
- Exhibition Food of Bygone Times
- Exhibition Luhti – Perspectives on an Era
- Kahvila Hinttala and the craftspeople’s barns
- Free admission
Permanent exhibitions
- Menneen ajan ruoat – The exhibition in the museum pirtti presents some of the most important dishes in the history of Finnish food.
- Luhti – näkökulmia aikaan – A timeline looks at historical events from the point of view of the Hinttala farm, Kankaantaa village and the Nokia area.
- Founded
- 1954
- Operated by
- Nokian kaupunki (kulttuuripalvelut)
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Free admission to the museum, the exhibitions and most programmes.
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
The yard terrain is uneven, and some buildings have high thresholds or steps. The café entrance has a ramp for pushchairs and wheelchairs, but the building has high thresholds. There is an accessible toilet on the site.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
In summer the area holds programmes and workshops aimed at families with children.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Nokian kirkko
The nearest stop is Nokia church, which can be reached by Tampere regional public transport services.
By car
Free parking
There is a small car park for customers on the museum grounds. In addition, a free car park is on Yrittäjäkatu opposite the museum (time limit 3 hours).
Amenities & dining
- Café
- Museum shop
Kahvila Hinttala operates in the pytinki in the courtyard in summer and at Christmas weekends. The craftspeople’s shops are in the barns in summer and at Christmas. Café contact details: +358 50 351 3757, info@kahvilahinttala.fi.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | In summer, guides tell visitors about the history of the area. Outside the summer season, groups such as day-care centres and schools can book a guided tour through the Nokia city cultural services. |
