Apulandia, Music museum in Hennala barracks, Lahti, Finland
Apulandia is a music museum in the Hennala barracks in Lahti that displays memorabilia, instruments, gold records, stage props, photographs, and videos from the career of Finnish rock band Apulanta. The collection documents the band's journey from their early years to the present.
The museum is housed in a red brick building that originally served as the residence of the brigade commander in the Hennala military compound. The structure was later repurposed to preserve the band's history and legacy.
The exhibition features the band's original practice room from Heinola, with the actual walls dismantled and rebuilt after the initial structure was torn down. Visitors walk through the space where the musicians developed their early songs.
The museum opens during summer weekends, with special group visits and private tours available throughout the year by appointment. Visitors should arrange visits in advance to ensure access and potentially meet staff or musicians on site.
The band members actively use the practice facilities in the museum and regularly visit the building, giving visitors a real chance of encountering musicians in the hallways. This living connection transforms the space from a simple archive into an ongoing creative hub.
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