Sallan sota- ja jälleenrakennusajan museo
The municipal museum of Salla, which tells of Kuolajärvi and Salla from the early 20th century through the wars to the post-war reconstruction era.
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About the museum
The Sallan sota- ja jälleenrakennusajan museo (Salla War and Reconstruction Era Museum) tells of the history of Salla and the former municipality of Kuolajärvi, from the early 20th century to around the 1960s. The museum was founded in 2010 and operates on the site of Salla’s old railway station, near the centre. The museum is accompanied by the Rajakievari border lodge, more than a hundred years old.
The permanent exhibition, “Salla – From Kuolajärvi through the Wars to the Reconstruction Era”, presents life and livelihoods in Kuolajärvi before the wars and at the time of independence, the events of the Winter War, the Continuation War and the Lapland War in Salla, and the post-war reconstruction. After the war, Salla developed in the 1960s into one of Finland’s largest milk-producing municipalities.
The museum has a Pirttikahvila (Pirtti café) and a museum shop. In summer the museum grounds also host an outdoor exhibition, “Moivainsokka – Vaivojen maa” (Land of Troubles).
Highlights
- Permanent exhibition from Kuolajärvi through the wars to the reconstruction era
- Rajakievari border lodge, more than a hundred years old
- Events of the Winter War, Continuation War and Lapland War in Salla
- Pirttikahvila (Pirtti café) and museum shop
Permanent exhibition
- Salla – Kuolajärvestä sotien kautta jälleenrakennusaikaan – The exhibition presents life in Kuolajärvi before the wars, the war years in Salla and the reconstruction era.
- Founded
- 2010
- Operated by
- Sallan kunta
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €3Pensioners and students |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 11 · Under-12s and war veterans enter free. |
| Groups (11+ people) | €3 per personGroups of more than 10 people, €3 per person; schools in Salla enter free. |
| Guided tour (price per person) | €5On weekends an additional €30 per group. |
Payment methods: Museokortti (Finnish Museum Card), ePassi and Edenred.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
The museum is located on the site of Salla’s old railway station, near the centre.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Museum shop
Pirtti café and museum shop.
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Guided tours and museum visits for groups are available by arrangement in advance. |
