Kauhajoen kotiseutumuseo
The local heritage museum of the Kauhajoki Museum Association in the town centre; 12 buildings have been moved to the museum area to present rural life.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
The local heritage museum, owned by Kauhajoen Museoyhdistys ry (Kauhajoki Museum Association), is located in the middle of the town near the Eduskuntamuseo and the Perinnetalo (Veterans’ Heritage House). The buildings and objects of the museum area show peasant life from the 19th century to the 1940s.
In the 1950s, buildings from various parts of the parish were moved to a plot donated by the municipality. The area has 12 relocated buildings, the oldest from 1789 and the others from the 19th century, including a two-fooni main building and two grain storehouses. The Matinliiveri agricultural exhibition hall was built in its place in 1983, and its canopy in 2004. In addition, the museum association received a former crown storehouse built in the 1860s on Päntäneentie.
Some buildings have explanations on outdoor signs with QR codes. The farm buildings and their rich collections give visitors the chance to see how people lived in earlier times.
Highlights
- 12 relocated buildings, the oldest from 1789
- Two-fooni main building and grain storehouses
- Matinliiveri, agricultural exhibition hall
- QR code signs outdoors
- Operated by
- Kauhajoen Museoyhdistys ry
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €6 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €5pensioners, unemployed people and students |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 11 · Under-12s and school groups free of charge. |
| Seniors | €5 |
| Students & apprentices | €5 |
| Groups (11+ people) | €5 per personGroups of more than 10 people, €5 per person. |
| Presentation outside opening hours | €30Admission fees also apply. |
Payment in cash or by card.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
The museum is located in the centre of Kauhajoki at Museotie 18; the postal address is Museotie 20.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
|---|---|
| Good to know | Presentations outside opening hours by arrangement. |
