Writer Lauri Viita’s childhood home made into a museum. The idyllic and beautiful little museum has two parts. In the exposition room you can get to know Viita, his literary career and personal life. The historically reconstructed part of the museum offers a peek at the worker family life in the first decades of the 20th century. Museum guides give tours for the visitors.
N.B. the opening hours for the rest of the summer! Open 12-15 on the following days: Sat 9.8., Sun 10.8., Sat 16.8., Sun 17.8., Sun 24.8., Sun 31.8. From the beginning of September 2014 until the end of April 2015 the museum is closed. Besides the opening hours you can order a guided tour, tel. 00358404170150, museonhoitaja@lauriviitamuseo.fi.
Entrance fees 2014: 2 €, 1€ for students, unemployed, pensioners, children above 7 years old; children under 7 for free. Separately ordered guided tour: 25 € per hour + entrance fee per person.
N.B. The museum appears larger in the 360° photography. The actual size is much smaller.