Riuttalan talonpoikaismuseo
The Riuttala Peasant Museum in Karttula is a large Savonian farm, whose more than 20 buildings tell of rural life in the early 20th century.
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About the museum
The history of the Riuttala farm goes back to 1657, when the farm is mentioned on the map of the provinces governed by Pietari Brahe. The farm remained in the same family at least from the 18th century onwards. Tahvo Ikäheimo took over the farm in 1820, and the Ikäheimo family managed Riuttala until 1975. All the present buildings were built during the Ikäheimo era, and the main manor building was completed in 1852.
In 1975 the farm passed to the Riuttalan talonpoikaiskulttuurin suojelusäätiö (Riuttala Peasant Culture Preservation Foundation). During the first summer the foundation bought most of the farm’s movable property, partly through donations, and in autumn 1975 the restoration of the farm to the appearance of the first decades of the 20th century began. The museum still represents this era. The Riuttala farmyard was chosen to represent Finnish rural life at the Paris World Exhibition of 1900.
The museum area covers 14 hectares and more than 20 buildings, including the main building, the blacksmith’s forge, a windmill and a large threshing barn. The main building is a double-tupa building (parituparakennus) typical of North Savo farms, built of notched logs. Most of the objects are original items once used on the farm.
Highlights
- More than 20 buildings on a 14-hectare museum area
- Main building completed in 1852
- Blacksmith’s forge, windmill and large threshing barn
- Most of the objects are original items used on the farm
- Katrin Kammari café-restaurant
Permanent exhibition
- Riuttalan talonpoikaistila – On the museum area you can visit more than 20 farm buildings, including the main building, the blacksmith’s forge, the windmill and the large threshing barn; the farm has been restored to the appearance of the early 20th century.
- Founded
- 1975
- Operated by
- Riuttalan talonpoikaiskulttuurin suojelusäätiö
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €10 |
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| Reduced | €6Holders of the European Youth Card (Eurooppalainen nuorisokortti) |
| Children & teens | €4Under-16s €4; children below school age enter free. |
| Groups (10+ people) | €8 per personGroup ticket with advance booking. |
| Families | €202 adults and all children under 16 in the party |
| Group ticket with guided tour (Mon–Sat) | €15€15 per hour, minimum charge €150 per group, up to 30 people per guide; guided tours must always be booked in advance. |
The adult ticket applies to over-16s.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
| Family ticket | €20 · 2 adults and all children under 16 in the party |
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- Family tours & workshops
The museum organises events for children and adults.
Getting there & parking
From the museum it is about 45 km to Kuopio, 20 km to Karttula church village, 30 km to Tervo, 55 km to Suonenjoki, 55 km to Siilinjärvi and 65 km to Vesanto.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Museum shop
The Katrin Kammari café-restaurant serves coffee, packed lunches and party catering. Riuttala products are sold in the museum shop and the online shop.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Private parties
The museum area can be rented for private use for parties and meetings; there is a separate offering for kindergarten and school groups.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours must always be booked in advance. Kindergarten and school groups have visits of their own. |
