Foundry Museum of Finland, Industrial heritage museum in Karkkila, Finland.
The Foundry Museum holds tools, machines, and technical equipment from Finnish metal casting operations across different periods. The collection shows how casting methods and equipment evolved throughout the region's industrial past.
The museum opened in 1989 inside a former foundry office building where metal casting had taken place. A reconstructed blast furnace from 1822 sits on the grounds, representing early metal production technology from the Högfors site.
Finnish metalworkers' techniques and daily routines come to life through original equipment, finished products, and documented methods on display.
Visiting works best on weekends, as the museum only opens on Saturdays and Sundays. Bring a card for payment, as the site accepts only card transactions and does not take cash.
A rotating art exhibition in the Galleria Bremer space connects industrial heritage with works by contemporary artists. This modern art presentation offers a striking contrast to the historical machinery and tools displayed throughout the site.
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