Nelimarkka-museo
An art museum in Alajärvi founded in 1964 by the painter Eero Nelimarkka; today it is the regional responsibility museum for art in South Ostrobothnia.
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About the museum
The painter and artist professor Eero Nelimarkka founded the Nelimarkka-museo in Alajärvi in 1964. The museum building was built on the site of the old cowshed of the Nelimarkka family’s original homestead, and its plans were based on drawings by the artist’s friend, the architect Hilding Ekelund. Nelimarkka wanted to place the museum in the countryside, because in his view art belongs to the whole people, not only to city dwellers.
The museum’s core collection belongs to the Nelimarkka-Rahasto foundation (Nelimarkka Fund), which Nelimarkka established in 1945. The collection consists mainly of his production from 1910–1976 and individual works by other Finnish artists. The museum was extended in 1972–1974, became a municipal museum in 1981, and became the South Ostrobothnia regional art museum in 1995.
Since 2020 the museum has carried out the responsibility-museum role for art in the province of South Ostrobothnia. Alongside the works of Eero Nelimarkka, the museum mainly shows contemporary art from Finland and abroad. The Finnish Heritage Agency designated the museum area a nationally significant built cultural environment in 2009. The Nelimarkka-museo is also responsible for the activities of Villa Väinölä in the town centre.
Highlights
- Eero Nelimarkka’s art from 1910–1976
- Nelimarkka Fund collection and contemporary art collections
- Museum area of national significance
- Regional responsibility museum for art in South Ostrobothnia
- Guided tours and workshops for groups
- Founded
- 1964
- Operated by
- Alajärven kaupunki
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €6 |
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| Reduced | €4pensioners and students |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 17 · Under 18s free of charge. |
| Seniors | €4 |
| Students & apprentices | €4 |
| Guided tour during opening hours | €30Plus admission fees. |
| Guided tour outside opening hours | €70Plus admission fees. |
| Pastry and coffee for groups | €5.50Nelimarkka pastry; order at the latest two weeks before the guided tour. |
Museokortti (Finnish Museum Card) is accepted.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: not available
- 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’s toilet facilities are not barrier-free.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Alajärven ABC · 4 km
The nearest railway stations are at Lapua and Seinäjoki. During school terms, regular bus services run between Seinäjoki and Alajärvi. In Alajärvi the stop is Alajärven ABC.
From Alajärven ABC it is about four kilometres to the museum.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
The museum has a small museum shop selling postcards, art publications and small souvenirs. Pastry and coffee can be ordered for groups.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 45 min |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours are booked in advance at opastukset.nelimarkka-museo@alajarvi.fi or by phone at +358 44 297 0501. The museum offers school and group guided tours, events and workshops, and tyky days (occupational wellbeing days) for companies. |
