Juminkeko
Centre for Kalevala and Karelian culture in Kuhmo, which presents one of the world’s largest Kalevala collections.
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About the museum
Juminkeko is a cultural centre in Kuhmo focused on the Kalevala and Karelian culture. It is run by a foundation, and the centre publishes books, audio recordings and multimedia programmes. The building is an example of Finnish timber architecture.
The centre’s permanent exhibition includes one of the world’s largest Kalevala collections and Kalevala editions published in various languages. The multimedia programme Kalevala-tietolipas offers reading samples in Finnish, English and German. In the auditorium visitors can watch programmes on the birth of the Kalevala, Karelianism, the work of Elias Lönnrot and the rune singing of Vienan Karjala (White Sea Karelia); some of the programmes are made for children.
Juminkeko’s folk poetry archive holds photographs and recordings collected in Vienan Karjala, Aunus Karelia, Ingria and among the Veps people. The archive is available to the public and to researchers. Cultural trips to Vienan Karjala can be booked through the centre.
Highlights
- One of the world’s largest Kalevala collections
- Kalevala-tietolipas multimedia programme
- Auditorium programmes on the Kalevala and Lönnrot
- Folk poetry archive
- Shop with Kalevala and Karelia themes
Permanent exhibitions
- Kalevala-kokoelma – One of the world’s largest Kalevala collections presents the editions published in various languages and their illustrations. The multimedia programme Kalevala-tietolipas offers reading samples in Finnish, English and German.
- Auditorion ohjelmat – Programmes produced by Juminkeko tell of the birth of the Kalevala, Karelianism, the work of Elias Lönnrot and the rune singing of Vienan Karjala; some of the programmes are made for children.
- Operated by
- Juminkeko-säätiö
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €6 |
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| Reduced | €4students, pensioners and unemployed people |
| Children & teens | freeChildren accompanied by their parents enter free of charge. |
The admission fee includes the exhibitions, films and a guided tour.
Accessibility
- 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 entrance is step-free and the rooms can be moved through with aids. The signage is clear, and personal assistance is available when needed.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
- Museum shop
Literature, souvenirs and jewellery on Kalevala and Karelian themes are sold at the centre. An online shop is also available.
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 | The admission fee includes a guided tour. Visits outside opening hours can be arranged by contacting the centre. Cultural trips to Vienan Karjala can be booked through Juminkeko. |
