A map of 5 Museums in Uusimaa.
This fortress was built in the 1860s, includes a cannon bunker from 1917. The large battery, intended to defend Helsinki, is well-preserved and can be viewed with a flashlight. Similar cannon batteries can be found on other islands.
The Seurasaari Open Air Museum, established in 1909, is an outdoor recreation park in Helsinki, Finland. It features 88 museum buildings from different regions, including the oldest log buildings dating back to the late 17th century. Visitors can experience the everyday life of people in the 19th and 20th centuries, as well as celebrations. The museum is maintained by the National Museum of Finland and is open annually from 15 May to 15 September. The museum houses are restored using traditional methods and tools, providing visitors with a knowledge bank of traditional folk construction. The museum is located on the island of Seurasaari, offering a unique experience for both young and old visitors. <a href="https://www.kansallismuseo.fi/fi/seurasaarenulkomuseo/kartta ">Seurasaari Museum Map</a>
The Pentala Archipelago Museum, in the Espoo archipelago, offers free entrance to the shore, fisherman's cottage, sheep pen, and the old home museum. The island has a beautiful sandy beach and a nature trail.
The Museum of Technology in Helsinki, founded in 1969, features permanent exhibitions on technology development and usage. It also offers children's activities. The museum focuses on socially significant developments, such as well-being, climate change, digitalization, sustainable development, and general-purpose technologies. Monday: closed (open by appointment) Tuesday: 11:00-17:00 Wednesday: 11:00-20:00 Thursday: 11:00-20:00 (Pay what you want day) Friday: 11:00-17:00 Saturday: 11:00-18:00 Sunday: 11:00-17:00
Dive into the past. Specialized museums cover everything from maritime history to technology
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