Panimomuseo
The Panimomuseo (Brewery Museum) in Iisalmi presents the history of brewing and of the Olvi brewery; it is Finland’s only publicly accessible brewery museum.
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About the museum
The Panimomuseo is run by the non-profit OLVI Foundation, and it is said to be the only publicly accessible brewery museum in Finland. The museum is located in Iisalmi, in connection with the Olvi Beer Hall on the shore of Lake Porovesi, next to the Olvi Oyj brewery. Olvi was founded in 1878 by W. G. and Onni Åberg and is the last independent Finnish brewery from the period when the country had 78 breweries. The fifth generation of the Åberg-Hortling brewing family still works in the company.
The permanent exhibition presents beer brewing and brewery objects from the 19th and 20th centuries. The exhibitions also tell the story of the Åberg-Hortling family. In the Olvin henki (Spirit of Olvi) experience room, the Olvi 145 history story and the OLVI Foundation 70 story are presented, along with an old-time office, a laboratory and an atmosphere room of the advertising world of the past.
The audiovisual brewery tour takes visitors to Olvi’s modern brewery and describes the company’s commitment to the circular economy, sustainable development and high-quality brewing.
Highlights
- Permanent exhibition on brewing and brewery objects from the 19th and 20th centuries
- The story of the Åberg-Hortling brewing family
- Olvin henki (Spirit of Olvi) experience room and the audiovisual Olvi 145 story
- Old-time office, laboratory and advertising atmosphere room
- Self-guided visit with no admission fee
Permanent exhibitions
- Perusnäyttely – The exhibition presents beer brewing and brewery objects from the 19th and 20th centuries, as well as the story of the Åberg-Hortling brewing family.
- Olvin henki -elämystila – The room features the audiovisual Olvi 145 history story, the OLVI Foundation 70 story and the Olvi brewery tour.
- Vanhan ajan konttori ja laboratorio – In the atmosphere room, visitors can explore an old-time office, a laboratory and the world of advertising.
- Founded
- 1988
- Operated by
- OLVI-säätiö
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
| Olvi beer Tasting (four beers, group of 10–20 people) | €25price per person |
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Self-guided visits to the museum and to the Olvin henki room are free of charge. Free museum guidance is available for groups (4–30 people).
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- 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 restaurant of the Olvi Beer Hall is accessible by wheelchair.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
By car
Free parking
There is plenty of free parking at the Olvi Beer Hall.
The museum is next to the Olvi Oyj brewery on the shore of Lake Porovesi.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Restaurant
- Museum shop
The restaurant of the Olvi Beer Hall serves a weekday lunch buffet from 10:00–13:30 (€12.90). The gift shop sells Olvi fan products and gifts from the Panimomuseo.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Private parties
- Corporate events
Up to 400 guests.
Party and meeting rooms at the Olvi Beer Hall for 8–400 people; restaurant hall for 120 people and the Sandels cabinet for 40 people.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Free museum guidance is offered for groups (4–30 people) on weekdays 9:00–15:00 during the opening hours of the Olvi Beer Hall. Guidance is booked in advance from Ylä-Savon oppaat ry (tel. 044 276 7729) and is given in Finnish and English. A private event outside opening hours can be arranged with the restaurant for a separate fee. |
