Kemijärven kotiseutumuseo
The Kemijärvi local heritage museum operates in an 18th-century peasant farmhouse on Sepänkatu and presents rural life and traditional livelihoods in Kemijärvi.
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About the museum
The Kemijärvi local heritage museum operates in a medium-sized peasant farmhouse dating from the 18th century, which stands in its original location. The house is also called the smith’s house (sepän talo), as the Särkelä family kept up the smith’s trade for six generations. The museum building is the house of the farm’s first resident family. Its history includes the smallpox epidemic of the 1780s, after which 16-year-old Maria took over the farm and her seven siblings.
The museum is run by Kemijärven Kotikiekerö ry, which has owned and managed it since 1972. The collections consist mainly of objects and photographs donated by local residents, numbering several thousand.
The exhibitions tell of the traditional livelihoods of Kemijärvi residents: cattle farming, forestry, fishing, hunting and reindeer herding.
Highlights
- 18th-century peasant farmhouse in its original location
- Smith’s house: the Särkelä family’s smithing tradition
- Several thousand objects and photographs
- Exhibitions on cattle farming, fishing, hunting and reindeer herding
- Guided tour included in the admission
Permanent exhibition
- Kemijärveläistä talonpoikaiselämää – The exhibitions present the traditional livelihoods of Kemijärvi residents: cattle farming, forestry work, fishing, hunting and reindeer herding.
- Founded
- 1974
- Operated by
- Kemijärven Kotikiekerö ry
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €10 |
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| Reduced | €5Pensioners |
| Children & teens | freeChildren enter free when accompanied by a parent; a child coming alone pays €2. |
| Groups | €5 per person€5 per person. |
| Families | €15Family ticket, which includes children under 16. |
| Guided tour when the museum is closed | €20€20 per person per hour. |
The admission ticket includes a guided tour of the museum. Guided school groups enter free of charge.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
The museum is located on Sepänkatu in the centre of Kemijärvi.
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | The admission ticket includes a guided tour. In winter and at other closed times, visits are arranged by telephone. |
