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Attractions Description |
The field of study of the Orthodox Church Museum is one of a kind in Finland and in the whole of Scandinavia. The Orthodox Church Museum acquires, conserves, researches, communicates and exhibits, for purposes of study, education and enjoyment, material evidence and cultural heritage of the history of the Finnish Orthodox Church. The museum is supervised by the administration of the Orthodox Church in Finland.
Collections and exhibitions
The Orthodox Church museum, which was established in Kuopio in 1957, derives from the Collection of Ancient Objects founded at the Monastery of Valamo in 1911. Most of the exhibits, which consist mainly of icons, sacred objects and liturgical textiles, are from the monasteries and congregations of Karelia: a region in southeast Finland that was partially ceded to the Soviet Union in connection with the Second World War. Objects in the museum are mainly from the 18th and 19th centuries.
In addition to the permanent exhibitions, the museum offers yearly seasonal exhibitions. These theme-based exhibitions are aimed to introduce the variety of ecclesiastical art of eastern Christian Church.
Guided tours for groups are arranged in different languages when booked in advance.
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Attractions Visiting Information |
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OPENING SEASON |
All year round. The Museum observes various National Holidays, and may be closed during these special days. |
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OPENING DAYS |
December 2nd - April 30th: Mon - Sun, May 2nd - September 3rd: Tue - Sun |
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OPENING TIMES |
December 2nd - April 30th: Mon -Fri 12 pm - 3 pm, Sat -Sun 12 pm - 5 pm, May 2nd - September 3rd: Tue - Sun 10 am - 4 pm |
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ENTRANCE ADULTS |
5 € / 4 €, senior citizens and students 3 €. Guided tour 35 € |
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ENTRANCE CHILDREN |
1 € (7 - 16 years), children under 7 years free admission |
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Attractions Contact Information |
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The Orthodox Church Museum of Finland
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ADDRESS |
Karjalankatu 1 |
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CITY / POSTCODE |
FIN-70110, Kuopio |
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AREA |
Kuopio Area |
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REGION |
Eastern Finland |
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TEL |
+358 17 287 2244 |
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FAX |
+358 17 287 2211 |
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EMAIL |
kirkkomuseo@ort.fi |
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WWW |
www.ort.fi/kirkkomuseo/ |
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How To Get There |
The Orthodox Church Museum of Finland is located in the city of Kuopio, approximately 400 kilometers northeast from the capital of Finland, Helsinki. |
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