Lääninkivalteri Aschanin talo
The town house with its courtyard, built in the 1780s in the Rococo and Gustavian style, tells of life in 18th-century Heinola.
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About the museum
The house was built in the 1780s as the home of Lars Adolf Aschan (1741–1809), the kivalteri (county treasurer) of Kymenkartano county. The building’s style combines Rococo and Gustavian elements. The exterior combines the original mansard roof and a façade altered in the 1840s. The interiors are almost entirely from the 18th century, except for the kitchen and the hall: the rooms have Gustavian wallpapers, marbled panels, three-panel Rococo doors and original ceilings and floors.
The house is one of the few surviving 18th-century inland town houses in Finland, and it has been restored close to its original appearance. The courtyard and garden are laid out in the style of the late 18th century, and every summer period-appropriate useful and ornamental plants are grown there. The house displays Gustavian-era furniture and everyday objects, which depict Heinola as the county capital.
Highlights
- Town house from the 1780s
- Rococo and Gustavian style interior
- Original ceilings and floors
- Courtyard and garden in 18th-century style
- Period useful and ornamental plants
- Operated by
- Heinolan kaupunki
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €8 |
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| Reduced | €6 |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · A disabled visitor’s personal assistant enters free of charge. |
| Guided tour during office hours (group) | €75 |
| Guided tour in the evening or at the weekend (group) | €100 |
The Museokortti (Finnish Museum Card) and the kulttuuriseteli (culture voucher) are accepted.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: not available
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- 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 house is not fully accessible: there are steps at the entrance and high thresholds inside.
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Guided tour enquiries by email to museo@heinola.fi or by telephone on +358 44 769 4215. |
