Saarijärven museo

About the museum

The Saarijärven museo is the town’s art and cultural history museum, which serves as an information bank for its region: it records and researches the area’s cultural heritage and produces new knowledge about it. The main building is located along Herajärventie, and its yard has a sculpture park, a heritage herb garden, a meadow restored from the shore, and the Toivi Järvinen art home.

The permanent exhibition in the main building, Luovuutta luonnostaan (Creativity by Nature), presents works by artists from Saarijärvi and artists born there from about a hundred years. The works come from the town’s collections and from the collections of the Beda, Katri and Aune Herala Foundation and the Saarijärvi Mannila Art Foundation. The exhibition is divided into three parts: figure and self-portraits, landscapes and contemporary art.

The museum is also responsible for the town’s other museum sites: Kivikauden kylä (Stone Age Village), Tapperien Juhola and Galleria Jarska, and the Säätyläiskotimuseo (Gentry Home Museum). The museum’s collections also include archaeological and cultural-historical material.

Highlights

• Permanent exhibition of visual art from Saarijärvi, Luovuutta luonnostaan (Creativity by Nature)
• Sculpture park and heritage herb garden in the museum yard
• Toivi Järvinen’s art home in the yard
• Museum shop with local information and gifts
• Other town museum sites under the same museum

Permanent exhibition

• Luovuutta luonnostaan – Saarijärven kuvataiteen perusnäyttely – The exhibition presents works by artists from Saarijärvi and artists connected with Saarijärvi from about a hundred years, in three parts: figure and self-portraits, landscapes and contemporary art.

Operated by

Saarijärven kaupunki

Admission & discounts

Museokortti (Finnish Museum Card) accepted. The admission price includes the temporary exhibitions and the permanent exhibition Luovuutta luonnostaan. Some groups and people, for example ICOM members, members of artists’ associations and press card holders, enter free of charge.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom
• Accessible parking
• Service dogs welcome
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The museum has step-free access through the main door. There is a disabled parking space in front of the main door, and vehicles for disabled people can drop passengers right at the entrance. A rollator or pushchair can be borrowed for the visit. The exhibition rooms have induction loops. Personal assistants enter the museum free of charge with a companion card.

Kids & families

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Getting there & parking

The museum is located along Paavontie, near main road 13. From the direction of Jyväskylä, turn left from main road 13 onto Paavontie; the museum is about 2 km away. From the direction of Kokkola, turn right onto Koiralammentie, which becomes Paavontie after 2.3 km; continue for about 1.2 km.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

The museum shop offers local information and timeless gifts.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Corporate events

Up to 20 guests.

The meeting room (café) suits 15–20 people. The room rental is €60 per hour and includes a smart TV, a laptop and wireless internet, as well as independent exploration of the exhibition. Coffee service can be ordered.

Plan your visit