Pöljän kotiseutumuseo
The museum yard on the shore of Pöljänjärvi tells the history of Siilinjärvi and of North Savo farming from the 19th century to the 1930s.
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About the museum
The Pöljä local heritage museum presents the history of Siilinjärvi and the farming and rural life of North Savo from the 19th century to the 1930s. The museum yard on the shore of Pöljänjärvi is surrounded by seven buildings that form a small North Savo farmyard from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
The savutupa (smoke cabin) shows what life was like before electricity. The museum is maintained by the cultural services of the Municipality of Siilinjärvi, which also looks after the museum’s object and photograph collections. The museum accepts donations on a case-by-case basis. The premises of the heritage farmhouse (perinnetalo) can be rented for events.
Highlights
- Seven-building farmyard on the shore of Pöljänjärvi
- Savutupa (smoke cabin) from before electricity
- North Savo farming from the 19th century to the 1930s
- History of Siilinjärvi
- Heritage farmhouse premises available for rent
- Operated by
- Siilinjärven kunta, kulttuuripalvelut
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €4 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €3Students (student card) |
| Children & teens | €3free up to age 4 · Children (aged 5–15): €3. |
| Students & apprentices | €3With a student card. |
| Groups (10+ people) | €3 per personGroup ticket per person. |
| Guided tour fee (group) | €25 |
Free admission with a Kaiku card. The museum is not part of the Museokortti (Finnish Museum Card) scheme.
Accessibility
- Partially 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 yard is grassy and uneven, the thresholds of the buildings are high, and some doors are low. A removable ramp is available, for example, for the smoke cabin. A path leads to the heritage farmhouse, and the toilet space in the house has been expanded.
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
- Spaces for rent
The premises of the heritage farmhouse can be rented for events.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Guided tours for groups; guided tour fee €25. |
