Mariehamnsmuseet
Museum in Mariehamn whose main attraction is a miniature model showing what the town looked like in the 1920s.
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About the museum
Mariehamnsmuseet wants to increase the interest of local residents and visitors in Mariehamn and the history of the town. The museum was started in 1987 by a group of pensioners and is located at Ålandsvägen 42, on the floor below Mathis-Hallen. It is maintained by Miniatyrstadens vänner r.f. (Friends of the Miniature Town).
The museum’s main attraction is Modellstaden (the Model Town), a miniature model showing what Mariehamn looked like in the 1920s. The group Nybyggarne (The Settlers) at the Mariehamn pensioners’ association has for more than thirty years built over 600 buildings at a scale of 1 metre to 1 centimetre. The details of the houses, the plantings in the town’s gardens and yards, and the people, animals, ships and cars placed in the model bring it to life.
Next to the Modellstaden is a small gallery where guest exhibitions and summer exhibitions on themes around Mariehamn are shown. Parts of the model can also be seen as virtual tours on the museum’s website.
Highlights
- Modellstaden: Mariehamn in the 1920s at 1:100 scale
- Over 600 buildings built by the Nybyggarne group
- Detailed plantings, people, ships and cars in the model
- Free admission
- Accessible for people with reduced mobility
Permanent exhibition
- Modellstaden – A miniature model at 1:100 scale showing what Mariehamn looked like in the 1920s, with over 600 buildings.
- Founded
- 1987
- Operated by
- Miniatyrstadens vänner r.f.
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Free admission.
Accessibility
- 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 museum is accessible for people with reduced mobility.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
The museum is at Ålandsvägen 42 in Mariehamn, on the floor below Mathis-Hallen.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Group viewings are booked via Nybyggarne at the Mariehamn pensioners’ association or via Miniatyrstadens vänner; contact details are on the museum’s website. |
