Most reviewed Speciality Museums in Central Finland
4.0The Alvar Aalto Museum(160 reviews) - All about Alvar Aalto Saturday: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) is the father of Finnish design and architecture. His glassware and furniture are still very popular all over the world. His work includes also textiles, sculptures, and paintings. During his career Aalto designed over 500 individual buildings, approximately 300 of which were built. The vast majority are in Finland but also a few buildings are in France, Germany, Italy, and the USA. The Alvar Aalto Museum shows the Master's work clearly and comprehensively. It has an extensive collection of photographs, blueprints, furniture items and small copies of the buildings. There is also a shop and a cafe where you can buy Aalto’s favorite cake, whose recipe is kept in secret.See more..
4.5Finnish Air Force Museum(104 reviews) - Visit to Jyväskylä Saturday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Military Museums • Speciality Museums • History Museums
Finnish Air Force Museum shows Finnish aviation history from its beginning, 1918 to the present days. The Main exhibition consists of aircraft, engines and aircrew equipment which has been used by the Finnish Air Force. The equipment of Air Force Signals Museum has its own section. A large collection of scale models gives a wider perspective to the whole field of aviation.See more..
4.5Toivolan Vanha Piha(100 reviews) - Jyväskylä in the 1800s Saturday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Speciality Museums • History Museums
From Toivola Old Courtyard you can find artisan’s boutiques and workshops, Toivola Restaurant, and craftsmen’s homes. The Coppersmith’s House and the Carpenter’s House are the oldest remaining wooden residences in Jyväskylä. They were built in the 1840s. These craftsmen's homes have functioned as interesting museums since the mid-1950s. Here you can experience what life has been 180 years ago.See more..
4.0The Craft Museum of Finland(48 reviews) - Interesting specialty museum Saturday: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Educational sites • History Museums
The museum is a specialized museum for handicraft covering entire Finland, a place where skills and people meet as well as an interesting destination for visitors. Situated on the pedestrian street at the hearth of Jyväskylä, the Craft Museum of Finland is easily accessible museum, which unobtrusive façade hides experiences for all senses and for all ages. The museum tells the story of Finnish crafts as part of the weave of history. Handicraft has lived along with Finland both in everyday life and in celebration and it plays a significant role even in our current digital era.See more..
4.5Vitikkala Manor(8 reviews) - Cute wooden cafeteria, home shop and museum Spent 1-2 hours Speciality & Gift Shops • Speciality Museums • Coffeehouses
Located perfectly in the heart of Jämsä and they have nice home shop where you may buy some souvenirs. Also highly recommended to visit the old museum and why not cup of coffee and tasty pastry.See more..
4.5Car Museum Wanhat Wehkeet(7 reviews) - Great little Museum, a real find Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
We came upon the Wanhat Wehkeet car museum by chance. But what a find, it's a must see for anyone who loves old vehicles and things from the past. Lots of wonderful and well restored classic cars and motorcycles of all kinds. There are also many vintage items and interesting sets of life in the past. The old style cafe fits in perfectly and the food and drink were good. The staff were all nice and friendly. If you are in the area it's a very interesting place to visit. See more..
4.5Peltolan Mäkitupalaismuseo(2 reviews) - Wonderful visit into finnish lifestyle history Speciality Museums • History Museums
Within this museum you Will explore daily life from past decades. You Will see and visit different kinds of buidlings, where you can see a lot of equipment for any kind of work. You can use your imagination and picture People from past To their daily work while cows are moawning on the background. This museum is interesting for People, Who usually don't like museums at all. Suitable for families also. Small size guarantees nice and cozy stay. Highly recommended! See more..
