Kaunissaaren saaristolaismuseo
Museum in the outer archipelago of the eastern Gulf of Finland on Kaunissaari in Pyhtää, telling the history of the island and of the Gulf archipelago. A liaison vessel (yhteysalus) runs to the island from Kotka’s Kuusisen fish harbour.
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About the museum
Lennart Rekonen began collecting museum objects in the 1940s, and museum activity began on Kaunissaari in the 1960s under Veli-Pekka Rekonen. The known settlement history of Kaunissaari begins in the 13th century, and settlement peaked in the 1850s, when about 300 people lived on the island. Old livelihoods have included fishing, seal hunting, freight sailing and pilotage. Cataloguing of the objects began in 2017.
Highlights
- Settlement history of the archipelago
- Objects of fishing and seafaring
- Location in the outer archipelago
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €6 |
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| Children & teens | €3 |
| Families | €15 |
Adults €6, children €3, family ticket €15. Payment in cash or by mobile payment.
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
The liaison vessel sails to the island from Kotka’s Kuusisen fish harbour.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
Services on the island include the shop and café Merituuli, the restaurant Maja and a guest harbour.
Events & venue rental
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