Sederholm House, Stone house at Aleksanterinkatu 16, Helsinki, Finland.
The Sederholm House is a stone building with traditional wooden architecture at Aleksanterinkatu 16 in Helsinki. The roof features decorative eaves, and the window frames along with timber designs display typical construction methods from the 18th century.
The house was built in 1757 by Johan Sederholm, the wealthiest merchant of his time, and stands as the oldest stone building in Helsinki. This construction marked the beginning of stone architecture in the city during a period of great prosperity.
The Children's Town section shows exhibits where visitors can experience daily life from both the 18th century and 1970s Finland. These interactive rooms provide a direct understanding of everyday life from two very different periods.
The house is located near Senate Square and is easy to reach on foot. Admission is free, and there is a museum shop as well as the El Fant cafe for refreshments on site.
The museum allows children to participate in historical activities such as operating an 18th-century shop or writing on traditional blackboards. These hands-on experiences let young visitors live history rather than just read about it.
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