Koulumuseo Lagstad
The school museum, located in the teacher's residence of Espoo's first municipal elementary school, is open once a month. Free admission.
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About the museum
The Koulumuseo Lagstad building is the former teacher's residence of Espoo's first municipal elementary school, Lagstad folkskolan. The school began operating in 1873 and ran until the end of the spring term in 1954, when a new school building was completed nearby. The old school house has been restored to look as it did in the days of the elementary school, and it houses the local heritage house Lagstad hembygdsgård of the Esbo hembygdsförening (Espoo Local Heritage Association).
A school museum was already in Espoo's plans in the 1960s, when school-related objects began to be collected for the museum's collections. Koulumuseo Lagstad opened to the public in 2003 on the upper floor of the old school building, where it operated until 2021. After that, the premises and activities were renewed together with Espoo residents during 2025, and the renewed school museum opened in the former teacher's residence in February 2026.
In the museum, visitors can explore how people in Espoo learned in different times and reminisce about their own school days. Visitors can add to the museum's content with their own memories, and workshops and events are held for the public and for groups.
Highlights
- Teacher's residence of Espoo's first municipal elementary school
- Renewed school museum opened in February 2026
- History of learning in Espoo through the ages
- Workshops and events
- Free admission
Permanent exhibition
- Koulumuseo Lagstad – The renewed exhibition tells of how people in Espoo have learned through the ages, and invites visitors to add to its content with their own school memories.
- Founded
- 2003
- Operated by
- KAMU Espoon kaupunginmuseo (Espoon kaupunki)
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Free admission.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The school museum is not fully accessible. A portable ramp is available for the outdoor steps, and some thresholds are bevelled, but some doorways are too narrow for an electric wheelchair. The museum building has an accessible WC; there is no induction loop. The yard is level sand and lawn, and in winter snow and ice can make movement difficult. The car park has two accessible spaces, and drop-off traffic can stop in the yard in front of the door.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
Workshops and events for the public and for groups are held at the museum.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Espoon asema · 10-min walk
The nearest bus stop is Espoon asema (Espoo station), and the nearest railway station is Espoo; the walk to the museum takes about 10 minutes. Routes can be found in the Reittiopas journey planner.
By car
Free parking
Free parking at the end of the museum building, with two accessible spaces.
- Accessible parking
The museum is located in the old teacher's residence along the Espoonjoki river, opposite the medieval Espoo church.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| School programs | yes |
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| Good to know | Group visits are offered for early-childhood, school and student groups; group visitors can also visit on their own and use the museum's rooms for gatherings. |
