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The Vähäkyrö Museum is situated in an old loan magazine on the brink of the Kyrö river. The exhibition recounts life in the old times, and it has been divided into various themes, for instance the birth of children, spiritual life, agriculture and wartime. The entrepreunership of the Vähäkyrö people can be seen in the collections, and the museum also offers an extensive view on the history of Vähäkyrö.
The items in the museum depict the everyday life of peasants in the days of the past. There are fishing instruments, sleighs, agriculture and platers’ tools. An especially interesting collection displays possibly the oldest midwife’s equipment in Finland, and birth in the old time is represented in the exhibition. The exhibition is supplemented by a nurse’s uniform from the 1950s, by rattles, children’s books and cradles. Wash basins, which were included in the maternity package, were for a long time manufactured in Vähäkyrö. The first midwife of the region, Hilja Solkela, worked in Vähäkyrö in 1927-1958.
050 541 1745, 050 5332858
http://www.museiportalosterbotten.fi/museum-a-o-en/museum/65-vahakyro-museum
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Wasa Graffitilandia is an exhibition dedicated to graffiti and street art, located on Opistokatu in Vaasa. Spanning 3,000 m², it features more than 230 artworks created by 200 artists from 20 countries.
In addition to graffiti and murals, visitors can explore UV art, media art, and a variety of art installations. Graffitilandia also includes a spray paint shop and a public wall where anyone can try graffiti painting. The exhibition features works by both Finnish and international artists, including Bates, 1UP and VILE.
By bringing graffiti into a gallery setting, Graffitilandia aims to help visitors see the art form from a new perspective. Many leave the exhibition with a greater appreciation of the skill, technique and practice required to create graffiti. The exhibition is both a tribute to graffiti artists and an effort to challenge common misconceptions about graffiti.
Every June, Graffitilandia also hosts Meeting of Styles, a free, three-day, all-ages graffiti festival featuring live painting sessions and live music performances.
instagram.com/wasagraffitilandia
wasagraffitilandia@gmail.com
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Welcome to the World Heritage Gateway – the visitor centre of the Kvarken Archipelago World Heritage area
At the World Heritage Gateway, you can familiarise yourself with the World Heritage Kvarken Archipelago, which is the best place in the world to experience the land uplift after the last Ice Age! Here is our visitor centre summarised:
- Information lobby gives you an overview of our World Heritage with texts, videos, animations and brochures year-round and free of charge.
- Open gallery Arte Mare showcases the work of local artists year-round and free of charge.
- Main exhibition Weichsel tells the story of our World Heritage through the senses against a small entrance fee.
- Shop with World Heritage products and small souvenirs is open during summer season.
- Escape Game Kvarken’s Sea Monster can pre-booked online year-round.
- Guided tours and presentations can be pre-booked via our customer service year-round.
The service and texts within World Heritage Gateway is available in English, Swedish and Finnish.
If you get hungry, the Restaurant & Cafe Berny’s offers meals and coffee in the same premises year-round. You can find Berny’s website and opening hours here. Finland’s longest bridge, Replot bridge, is located just next door and is an ideal place for a refreshing walk and taking in the scenery.
For more detailed information about opening hours, services and fees, visit our homepage.
+358 50 3466 200
info@kvarken.fi