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Kokkola | Pietarsaari | Luoto | Kruunupyy | Pedersöre | Uusikaarlepyy | Alku |
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Nanoq – The Arctic Museum Nanoq (meaning “polar bear” in Greenlandic) is Finland’s first museum of the Arctic and is modelled on a turf house in northern Greenland. There is equipment used in famous expeditions together with equipment for scientifi c research in the Arctic and Antarctic. Every summer there is an additional special exhibition. Opening times are daily 12–18 from 1.6.–31.8. Other times according to agreement. Pörkenäsvägen 60 |
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Jakobstad Museum The Malm House (Malmska gården), on Storgatan 2 is the town museum and concentrates on seafaring, shipbuilding and the town culture. The outhouses have various themes such as a hair- dresser’s and an old village shop. Nice souvenirs and bric-a-brac for sale in the museum shop. The Tobacco storehouse, Jakobsgatan 9, houses the art and cultural exhibitions of the museum. |
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The Chicory Museum Finland’s one and only Chicory Museum is located at Alholmen in Jakobstad. This former chicory-coffee factory (from 1893) presents the chicory production process and its steps, the beginnings of Wilhelm Schauman’s industrial career, and gives an idea of industrial work in days gone by. There are new art exhibitions at the museum every July. The Chicory Museum is open in June and July, Tuesdays to Saturdays at 12-17. Free entry. Welcome! Alholmintie/Alholmsvägen 71, 68600 Pietarsaari/Jakobstad |
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The School Park botanical gardens In the centre of Jakobstad one can find oneself in a peaceful green oasis. Unexpected at this latitude, one can see a thousand types of plants growing here. The botanical gardens (laid out 1915-1932) are the result of a donation by the Schauman family to the memory of Elise and Victor Schauman. The School park has an area of approx. 1.35 hectares. The aim of the park is to promote the study of botany in the town schools and to “open and broaden the mind to the beauty of the world of plants, their wonders and uses”. More information from the Jakobstad Tourist Office: Runebergsgatan 12, 68600 Jakobstad |
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Aspegren’s Gardens Aspegren’s Gardens, surrounded by a stone wall, are located in the Rosenlund area and dedicated to useful kitchen plants, typical of the 18th century. Jakobstad homestead museum is housed in a handsome 1770’s stone cowhouse in the same area. We offer for the visitor many activities, exhibitions, and experiences all the year round. Take part in our guided tours of the garden and the museum, visit our harvesting and Christmas markets, participate in our courses and cultural events for adults and children. Café Östagården is open in the summer months and offers you pastry and vegetable dishes, with flavours from the garden. Our premises can also be hired for parties and meetings. Tel. +358- (0)6-7243 101 |
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