The Finnish Labour Museum Werstas, National museum of labor history in Finlayson district, Tampere, Finland.
The Finnish Labour Museum Werstas is housed in a former cotton mill building with multiple exhibition floors. The spaces display machinery, tools, and historical objects alongside information about workers and social movements.
The museum was founded in 1993 and moved to its current building in 2001, which was formerly an operating factory. It later received the status of national special museum from the Finnish Ministry of Education.
The exhibitions tell the stories of factory workers and minorities through photographs and personal objects. They show how people lived and fought for their rights during industrial times.
The museum is open Tuesday to Sunday and visitors can explore the exhibitions at their own pace. Guided tours are available for groups and the spaces are accessible for different mobility needs.
The museum operates branch locations in other cities, including the Finnish Museum of the Deaf in Helsinki. These partner sites expand the perspective on specialized worker stories.
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