Sjöfartshuset i Nagu
Museum behind Nagu church on Nagu's maritime traditions from the age of sailing ships to the present day, with model ships by the model builder Åke Sandvall.
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About the museum
The Sjöfartshuset (Maritime House) in Nagu tells of the town's proud maritime traditions from the early 19th century to the present day. From the mid-19th century, the centre of the country's sailing lay in the Turku archipelago, and the whole community, from the gentry to the crofters, took part in the lively shipping. In the 19th century Nagu was the country's largest sailing parish in terms of tonnage, and new sailing ships were built every year.
The exhibition tells, in words and pictures, of shipbuilding, ships, shipowners and crews. The basic exhibition also presents the history of steamships and cargo ships. One whole room is dedicated to the life and work of the model builder Åke Sandvall, and several of his miniature models are on display.
The museum is run by the City of Pargas and is located on Kyrkostigen in Nagu. The exhibitions "Hur tog man sig fram i Nagu förr" (How People Got Around in Nagu in the Past) and "Minnen och upplevelser från fjärran länder. 200 år av finländsk sjöfart" (Memories and Experiences from Distant Lands: 200 Years of Finnish Shipping) are also shown there.
Highlights
- Basic exhibition on Nagu's maritime history from sailing ships to cargo ships
- Åke Sandvall's miniature models of ships and boats
- Exhibition on 200 years of Finnish shipping
- Finnish Museum Card (Museikortet) accepted
Permanent exhibition
- Nagus sjöfart – Basic exhibition on the maritime traditions of Nagu from the early 19th century to the present day, with shipbuilding, shipowners, crews and Åke Sandvall's models.
- Operated by
- Pargas stad
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
|---|---|
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 11 · Children under 12 free of charge. |
Admission €5 for adults. Free admission with the Finnish Museum Card (Museikortet).
Accessibility
- Partially 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
Step-free access to some of the premises; an accessible toilet and a parking space for people with disabilities are available.
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By car
- Accessible parking
The Sjöfartshuset is at Kyrkostigen 3 in Nagu, behind the church.
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