Aboa Vetus Ars Nova, Archaeological and contemporary art museum in Rettig Palace, Turku, Finland
The museum complex combines an archaeological museum featuring medieval ruins with exhibition spaces dedicated to contemporary art collections and temporary displays.
During construction in the 1990s, workers discovered medieval urban structures, leading to the creation of Aboa Vetus alongside the planned contemporary art museum.
The archaeological section presents artifacts and structures from medieval Turku, while the contemporary art section exhibits works by current Finnish and international artists.
Visitors can access both museum sections through the main entrance of Rettig Palace, located at Itäinen Rantakatu 4-6 in central Turku.
The excavation areas remain active research sites where archaeologists continue to uncover new findings about medieval urban life in Finland.
Location: Turku
Inception: 1995
Official opening: 1995
Part of: Turku Cathedral and Turku historic center, historical town plan area of Turku
Address: Itäinen Rantakatu 4-6, 20700 Turku 20700
Website: https://avan.fi/en
GPS coordinates: 60.44972,22.27361
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:52
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