Most reviewed History Museums in North Karelia


  1. 5.0 Parppeinvaaran Runokyla (4 reviews)
    - Good Karellian Food
    Spent 1-2 hours Military Museums • Speciality Museums • History Museums
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    Karelian cultural idiosyncrasies come together in Parppeinvaara Rune Singer's Village, Ilomantsi: kantele music, handicraft, orthodoxy and traditional food. On display in Parppeinvaara are also war history and Ilomantsi’s nature and its animals. The Rune Singer’s House , museum buildings of Mateli Kuivalatar and Korhonen, Border Major General Raappana’s Cottage, All Saints Chapel, Mesikkä Animal Museum and Restaurant Parppeinpirtti are all located in Parppeinvaara. See more..
  2. 4.5 Myllymuseo (3 reviews)
    - Kiva pikku museo. Nice rustic museum
    Saturday: Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • History Museums
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    Sijaitsee luonnonkauniilla paikalla ja sisältää yllättävän paljon nähtävää. Kauniina päivänä ihana paikka. Scenic little museum near the village center. Best enjoyed on a beautiful summer day. See more..
  3. 4.0 Kesalahti-Seuran (1 review)
    - Kesalahti old museum
    Saturday: Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • History Museums
    This area has been opened since 1950's and have some old (wooden) buildings where you can visit and study the local and national history. Museum itself has not too much old pieces of goods to see but the whole (incl. outdoor area) tells quite much of past history , starting from 1600's. The oldest original church has stood in that place and the present church is also very near (round the corner). See more..
  4. 5.0 Ikolan Museo (1 review)
    - Pikavisiitti museossa
    Temporarily closed - Closed until Jun 19, 2023 Spent 1-2 hours History Museums
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    Ikola Museum is an agricultural outdoor museum located in Porokyla, Nurmes. On the museum area there are several buildings preserved to show Finnish rural life at the beginning of 20th century. There are also exhibitions on local fire brigade, dairy production and art. You can also find sheep grazing on the field and a summer cafe in the main building. Museum is only open in summer. See more..
  5. 4.0 Tähkä - Liperian Maaseutumuseo (1 review)
    Saturday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums • Natural History Museums • History Museums
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  6. Leikkimuseo Kotista (0 review)
    Speciality Museums • Children's Museums • History Museums
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  7. Kötsin Museo (0 review)
    Saturday: Spent < 1 hour History Museums
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    Kötsin museo is located in the Nurmes-talo culture house. Its exhibitions tell the history of Nurmes and its surrounding areas. See more..