Tervola Local Museum, Local museum in Tervola, Finland
Tervola Local Museum is a local museum in Tervola, Finland, with a collection of over 30 buildings that show rural life in the Peräpohjola region. The museum area includes farmhouses, a school, and various outbuildings, with thousands of objects on display.
The museum began in 1951 as a small barn museum and moved to its current location in 1975 when buildings were relocated due to the construction of the Taivalkoski dam. Over the years, it has expanded to include a school from 1906 and a farmstead with parts dating back to the 1780s.
The museum serves as a gathering place for the community, hosting events like the annual pitäjäjuhla and Wednesday themed evenings. Local volunteers help maintain the site, and the summer café offers a taste of traditional hospitality.
The museum is located along Highway 4 in the village of Paakkola, about 10 km from Tervola church village. It is open during the summer season, with a café on site, and the grounds are partly accessible for visitors with limited mobility.
The museum is known for its red-painted wooden shingles on the roofs, a tradition specific to Tervola. Visitors can also see a rare type of loft barn, which is uncommon in the Peräpohjola region.
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