Pielinen Museum

Lieksa, Finland

Pielinen Museum is the second largest open-air museum in Finland. There are over 70 buildings or structures from different centuries, the oldest hut date back to the 17th century. The permanent exhibition focuses on the living and building conditions. The open-air museum area comprises three farmyards from the 18th to 20th centuries, forestry department with lumber cabins, a mill, farming and fire sections.

Reference: Museot.fi

Address

Pappilantie 2, Lieksa, Finland

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Details

Founded: 1963
Category: Museums in Finland
Historical period: Independency (Finland)

More Information

www.lieksa.fi
www.museot.fi

Rating

4.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Ivan (2 years ago)
A great museum with a nice exhibition outdoors. Staff is quite friendly. The cafe selection could be larger but I think this is the only disadvantage.

Rtwo Rosey (2 years ago)
Thank you for a great reception! Young people are still talking about the visit. Special mention of the Department of Defense.

Timo Rytölä (4 years ago)
Very interesting, lots to see, make sure to have enough time!

Mika Wirtanen (4 years ago)
The museum presented a current overview of the activities and beliefs of the former healers, as well as an interesting presentation of the encounter of later arriving school medicine in the North Karelia region.

Kauko Siltala (6 years ago)
Paljon mielenkiintoista näkemistä/ kokemista..varatkaa vähintään päivä aikaa sillä museoalue om suuri ja nähtävää paljon.Kiitos hyvälle alueen esitteliälle..

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