Leppävirran kotiseutumuseo
A local heritage museum in an old grain storehouse beside Leppävirta church, presenting the history of the parish from the Stone Age to the present day.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
The Leppävirta local heritage museum is located in the centre of Leppävirta, right beside the church. It operates in the parish’s former two-storey grain storehouse from 1848, which was converted for museum use in the late 1950s. The museum opened to the public in 1962.
The museum presents the history of the area broadly, from the Stone Age to recent decades. The collection comprises about 3,000 objects and about 7,000 photographs, which tell of the parish’s history, livelihoods and culture. The museum’s collections can also be explored online.
The museum is open to the public mainly in summer, and in the winter season groups can visit by arrangement. A guide for teachers has been prepared for the exhibitions of the local heritage museum.
Highlights
- Grain storehouse from 1848 beside the church
- The history of the area from the Stone Age to the present day
- About 3,000 objects and 7,000 photographs
- Free admission
- Teachers’ guide for school groups
Permanent exhibition
- Leppävirran kotiseutumuseon perusnäyttely – The permanent exhibition tells of the history of Leppävirta from the Stone Age to recent decades, through the livelihoods and culture of the parish.
- Founded
- 1962
- Operated by
- Leppävirran kunta
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Admission to the museum is free.
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 two-storey grain storehouse is not barrier-free.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Amenities & dining
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| School programs | yes |
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| Good to know | A teachers’ guide to the exhibitions of the local heritage museum is available for schools and associations. |
