Keikyän kotiseutumuseo
The Keikyän kotiseutumuseo (Keikyä local heritage museum) presents traditional craft trades with a collection of about 3,500 objects in three buildings from the 18th and 19th centuries.
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About the museum
The Keikyän kotiseutumuseo is located in Kiviniemi in Keikyä, Sastamala, at the end of a birch avenue. The birches were planted in January 1925 by the master of the Uotila farm, who fetched the saplings from a bog area. The museum is run by Keikyän Museo- ja Kotiseutuyhdistys ry.
The museum grounds have three buildings from the 18th and 19th centuries. The collection comprises about 3,500 objects as well as about a thousand photographs and documents. The objects tell of traditional craft trades and agriculture: the exhibits cover construction, carpentry, shoemaking, and the making of rubber balls, bags, combs, thread buttons, pipes and bricks. The exhibition also presents spinning and weaving. The very dilapidated roof of the Pyting building was renewed in 2026.
Highlights
- About 3,500 objects in three buildings from the 18th and 19th centuries
- Traditional craft trades from shoemaking to carpentry
- Birch avenue from 1925
- Family heritage day
- Museum online shop
Permanent exhibition
- Keikyän kotiseutumuseon perusnäyttely – The exhibition displays objects from traditional craft trades, as well as spinning and weaving.
- Operated by
- Keikyän Museo- ja Kotiseutuyhdistys ry
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Admission by voluntary donation.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
In summer the museum holds a family heritage day.
Getting there & parking
Access is from Kiviniementie along the birch avenue.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
The museum has an online shop.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Good to know | Groups book their visit in advance from May to September. Individual visitors do not need to book. |
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