Sysmän kotiseutumuseo

About the museum

The museum operates in a parish storehouse built in 1855, which according to local tradition was built on a former sacrificial rock. In the Catholic era, Uotinpäivät were held on the site after the Mass of St Olaf on 29 July. The museum is run by Sysmä Seura (founded in 1962 as the Sysmän Kotiseutuyhdistys).

The collections contain objects from prehistory onwards, but the majority represent folk culture from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The glass display cases hold glass and porcelain objects, such as the Sysmä coffee cup and a bottle from the Viiruniemi glassworks. The objects in the handling collection may be touched. In the yard stands a prehistoric house (muinaistalo) built in 2010.

Highlights

• Parish storehouse from 1855
• Sysmä coffee cup and Viiruniemi glass
• Handling collection that may be touched
• Prehistoric house in the yard

Operated by

Sysmä Seura ry

Admission & discounts

Admission €5 per person, payable in cash.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: not available
• Elevator: not available
• Accessible restroom: not available
• Accessible parking: no information
• 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 museum is reached by stone steps. The building has no lift and no toilet.

Kids & families

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Getting there & parking

The museum is on Suopellontie, opposite the church, about two kilometres from the town centre.

Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

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