Jalasjärvi Museum, Jalasjärvi, Finland

Jalasjärvi museum is the largest homestead museum in Finland. The museum consists over 20 peasant buildings and the house where sculptor Elias Ilkka (1889-1968) lived.

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Marko M (3 years ago)
It is reported that it will not open until mid-June, last year a week earlier. According to the information, there are 29 buildings in the area, ie Finland's largest local history museum. I have to get back to it.

AIJA TARKKONEN (5 years ago)
Not bad, but an interesting museum to visit.ydä

Tuija Heinonen (5 years ago)
Lots to watch, old and interesting.

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