Museo-Galleria Andreas Alariesto
A museum gallery in the centre of Sodankylä, displaying the life work of the painter Andreas Alariesto and paintings that depict the vanished life of Sompio.
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About the museum
The museum gallery opened in July 1986 and permanently presents the life work and output of the painter Andreas Alariesto (1900–1989). Alariesto was born in the village of Rieston in Sodankylä, which was largely submerged by the Lokka reservoir. Besides being a painter, he was a collector of folk tradition, a photographer, a craftsman and a songwriter.
Alariesto’s colourful, naïve paintings depict old Lapland and in particular the life, stories and way of living of Sompio. Almost every painting is linked to a story the artist himself told in the old Sompio dialect.
The museum was previously maintained by the Riikka and Andreas Alariesto Lapinkuvat Foundation together with the Municipality of Sodankylä. The foundation’s task was to look after the collection of 64 paintings that Alariesto donated to the municipality. In 2020 the artist’s life work passed to the Kauko Sorjosen säätiö foundation, which continues the museum’s activities.
Highlights
- The life work of Andreas Alariesto and a collection of 64 paintings
- Paintings of the vanished life of Sompio
- A story told by the artist for each painting
- Museum café and museum shop
- Located in the centre of Sodankylä
Permanent exhibition
- Andreas Alarieston elämäntyö – The permanent exhibition presents paintings by the painter Andreas Alariesto that depict the life and stories of old Sompio.
- Founded
- 1986
- Operated by
- Kauko Sorjosen säätiö
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €10 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €8Pensioners, students and schoolchildren |
| Children & teens | €8free up to age 6 · Under 7s free. |
| Groups (10+ people) | €8 per personGroups of at least 10 people, €8 per person. |
Free admission with a Museokortti (Finnish Museum Card).
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
- Café
- Museum shop
Museum café serving hot drinks and fresh pulla (sweet bread); lunch can be ordered for groups (at least 10 people, order at least 3 weekdays in advance). The museum shop sells products made from Alariesto’s paintings, books and games.
Events & venue rental
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