This is the national museum of Finnish hunting, fishing, outdoor recreation and wilderness culture. Exhibitions cover hiking, outdoor recreation, berry picking, nature photography, fishing and hunting. Permanent displays include the history of wilderness hiking, the early history of hunting in Finland (OTSO) and firearms in Finland. Temporary exhibitions and events include nature photography and children's culture days.
Guided tours include general tours and ones led by the character Erämies Erkkiläinen, and tailored programmes are offered to schools and educational groups from early childhood education to higher education. Teachers accompanying school groups enter free. Rooms and a grill cottage can be rented for meetings and birthdays. The shop sells nature-themed gifts, books and knives. The museum shares its complex with the Finnish Glass Museum. The entrance, toilet and car park are wheelchair accessible.
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