Pyhä-Luoston luontokeskus Naava

About the museum

The Pyhä-Luosto nature centre Naava is located in the village of Pyhätunturi in Pelkosenniemi and is maintained by the Metsähallitus Luontopalvelut (Nature Services). The centre serves as the main visitor point of Pyhä-Luosto National Park, and customer advice provides up-to-date hiking tips.

The centre’s exhibition presents the nature of the national park and the cultural history of the area. It is designed to suit all ages, is accessible and multisensory, so it can be experienced with senses other than sight. On frosty days families with children can play a hiking game at the centre.

The building also houses the NaavaShop and the café-restaurant Café Loimu. The auditorium can seat several wheelchair users at a time.

Highlights

• Free and accessible nature exhibition
• Nature and cultural history of Pyhä-Luosto National Park
• Customer advice and hiking tips
• NaavaShop
• Café-restaurant Café Loimu

Permanent exhibition

• Luontonäyttely – The multisensory and accessible exhibition presents the nature of Pyhä-Luosto National Park and the cultural history of the area.

Operated by

Metsähallitus Luontopalvelut

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Free admission to the nature centre.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom
• Accessible parking
• 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 nature centre is accessible. There is an accessible parking space close to the main doors, an accessible toilet in the lobby, and the exhibition can be toured entirely by wheelchair. The auditorium can seat several wheelchairs, and the restaurant can be reached by wheelchair.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Hands-on stations

The exhibition suits all ages and is multisensory. On frosty days families with children can play a hiking game at the nature centre.

Getting there & parking

The address is Luontotie 1, Pyhätunturi. Accessible parking is right next to the main doors.

Amenities & dining

• Café
• Restaurant
• Museum shop

Café-restaurant Café Loimu operates at the nature centre. The NaavaShop sells small items. Dogs wait outside.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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