Lamminahon talo

About the museum

The building group of Lamminaho farm is an exceptionally well-preserved example of the old peasant culture and building tradition along the Oulujoki. The farm lies on the former Niskakoski bank, about seven kilometres from Vaala, near the Nuojua power station. The farm has 20 buildings, whose buildings and objects date from the 18th century onwards. The residential building, the cowshed and stable building and the three-part luhti (hay barn) row form a square yard, outside which there are several granaries.

Lamminaho was held by the same family for almost two hundred years as one undivided farm. In 1992 it was donated, together with its movables, to the Finnish Heritage Agency (Museovirasto), which carried out an extensive repair project on the site. The yard with the fields nearby is protected under the Building Protection Act, and the historical objects belong to the collections of the National Museum of Finland.

In 2014 the farm passed into the ownership of Senaatti-kiinteistöt (Senate Properties), and the renovated buildings were handed over for the use of the municipality of Vaala. In summer, Lamminaho operates as a museum run by the municipality of Vaala and as a venue for events and work demonstrations. The farm belongs to the cultural sites of the Rokua Geopark area.

Highlights

• 20 buildings from the 18th century onwards
• Square yard and three-part luhti row
• Cultural site in the Rokua Geopark area
• Guided tours and work demonstrations in summer
• Yard and nearby fields protected under the Building Protection Act

Operated by

Vaalan kunta

Admission & discounts

Outside opening hours an additional €50 per group is charged for the first two hours and €30 for each further hour.

Accessibility

• Partially wheelchair accessible
• 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 thresholds of the house are high. Portable ramps can be placed for wheelchairs; they are not suitable for electric wheelchairs.

Kids & families

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Getting there & parking

To reach the farm, follow the route on the north side of the Oulujoki along main road 22 and from the direction of Kestilä along road 879. Cars park in the car park; vehicles for disabled people and older visitors may drive into the yard.

Amenities & dining

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties

Premises can be rented for private events from June to September, and Lamminaho staff are present at such times.

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