Kirsti
Kirsti is a house museum of a seafarer and craftsman in Vanha Rauma, showing home life from the late 19th century to the 1970s.
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About the museum
Kirsti is one of the oldest buildings in Vanha Rauma, and its main building dates from the 18th century. At the beginning of the 19th century, Rauma looked largely the way the Kirsti courtyard does today.
The house operates as a house museum of seafarers and craftsmen. It tells of the homes and everyday life of ordinary people of Rauma from the late 19th century to the 1970s. Kirsti has been one of the sites of the Rauman museo (Rauma Museum) since 1979.
Highlights
- One of the oldest houses in Vanha Rauma
- Home of seafarers and craftsmen from the late 19th century to the 1970s
- Guided tours during the summer season
Permanent exhibition
- Merimiehen koti Kirsti – The house museum presents the homes and everyday life of seafarers and craftsmen from the late 19th century to the 1970s.
- Founded
- 1979
- Operated by
- Rauman kaupunki
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €10.50 |
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| Reduced | €7.50students, pensioners, unemployed people and groups of at least 10 people |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 17 · Under-18s enter free of charge. |
Summer season prices. One ticket, valid for two days, is accepted at Marela, the Rauman taidemuseo (Rauma Art Museum) and Kirsti. Payment methods accepted: cash, bank card, Museokortti (Finnish Museum Card) and ePassi.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: not available
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: not available
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The courtyard can be reached through the gate from Pohjankatu or from the Raumanjoki side, with assistance. The courtyard is partly uneven and stony. The entrance has several steps, and there are high thresholds between the rooms. The museum has no accessible toilet. Assistance dogs and guide dogs are allowed.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
Kirsti is located in Vanha Rauma at Pohjankatu 3.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours are held during the summer season; times of public guided tours can be found in the city’s events calendar (tapahtumat.rauma.fi). Groups can book a guided visit in advance: guided tour during office hours €55, outside office hours €85. |
