Kainuu Museum, Provincial and cultural history museum in Kajaani, Finland
The Kainuu Museum displays local artifacts, photographs, and documents that tell the story of the region from prehistoric times to the mid-20th century.
Founded in 1930, the museum has gathered an extensive collection of regional items through active collection efforts and continuous donations from local inhabitants.
The permanent exhibition reveals the transformation of Kajaani from a small settlement to a regional capital, along with the traditions of its inhabitants.
The museum features both permanent and temporary exhibitions spread across two floors, with a main gallery upstairs and a smaller exhibition space downstairs.
The museum collection contains archaeological findings that document human presence in the Kainuu region dating back to prehistoric settlements.
Location: Kajaani
Inception: 1930
Address: Asemakatu 4, 87100 Kajaani 87100 87100
Website: https://kajaani.fi/kulttuuri-ja-liikunta/kainuun-museo
GPS coordinates: 64.22171,27.73785
Latest update: March 4, 2025 17:04
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