Mänttä-Vilppula Tourism
Museums, galleries and churches
Serlachius Museum Gösta
Joenniemi manor
Joenniementie 47, Mänttä
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+358 (0)3 488 6800
The art museum Gösta consists of Joenniemi manor and the new pavilion.
Open in wintertime 1.9.-31.5. Tue-Sun 11am-6pm.
Summertime 1.6.-31.8. every day 10am-6pm
For groups by appointment also outside opening hours.
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Serlachius Museum Gustaf
R. Erik Serlachiuksen katu 2, Mänttä
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tel. +358 (0)3 488 6800
The main exhibition Paper Devil tells the story of the legend of the Finnish paper industry G. A. Serlachius on a dramatized route of eight scenes.
Other exhibitions:
Ancient Mänttä
Apothecary's Trade House
Mill views and paper products
Gustaf's Angels – Operation Art Town
Open in wintertime 1.9.-31.5. Tue-Sun 11am-6pm,
summertime 1.6.-31.8. every day 10am-6pm
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Art Centre Honkahovi
Johtokunnantie 11, Mänttä
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+358 (0)3 474 7005
Kauko Sorjonen Foundation produces art exhibitions and concerts for Honkahovi throughout the year.
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Public sculptures of Mänttä
+358 (0)3 488 6800
More information: Serlachius Museum Gustaf
The town streets, parks and cemeteries are graced by works of Emil Wikström, Viktor Jansson, Wäinö Aaltonen, Jussi Mäntynen, Aimo Tukiainen and other acclaimed representatives of Finnish sculpture.
Vilppula Museums
Museums are open during the summer. Other times by arrangement.
Local History -room
Vilppula Municipal House
Keskuskatu 2, Vilppula
Native Region Museum & School Museum
Vuorikatu 1, Vilppula
Location on a map.
Local artefacts since the 1800´s; objects related to housekeeping, washing and forest work.Teaching equipment and objects connected with kitchens of a school; also examples of the pupils´ handiwork since 1880´s.
More information: +358 (0)50 523 3120, +358 (0)50 584 7222
Vehkaniemi
Holiday Estate
Salmentakasentie 308, Pohjaslahti
+358 (0)50 520 6451
Vehkaniemi Estate is a centuries-old family farm situated in a beautiful place with wonderful views to the Vehkajärvi lake. The old stories and the history of the place are presented by guided tours for groups by reservation.
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Native Region Museum Heikintupa
Pohjaslahdentie 2439, Pohjaslahti
Tel. +358 (0)40 3540 340
Museum and Café are open during the summer.
Kangaskoski Mill Museum
Kangaskoskentie 72, Pohjaslahti
+358 (0)40 354 0340
Open during the summer.
Mänttä Church
Länsitorikatu 2, Mänttä
Location on a map.
+358 (0)44 750 3678
The stone church designed by the architect W.G. Palmqvist with wooden sculpture ornaments by Hannes Autere.
Vilppula Church
Riihikankaantie 14, Vilppula
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+358 (0)44 750 3676
A carpenter-style long church by G.Schreck. An altarpiece Kristus Vuoritiellä (Christ on the mountain path) by Pekka Halonen.
Pohjaslahti Church
Pajamäentie 32, Pohjaslahti
+358 (0)40 804 9580
Pohjaslahti church was built in 1931 and designed by architect Kauno Kallio. Jesus in Gethsemane, the altarpiece, was painted by Urho Lehtinen.
Kolho Village Church
Kyläkirkontie 8, Kolho
+358 (0)44 750 3680
Väinölä commune
Väinöläntie 15, Vilppula
+358 (0)3 471 3390
VÄINÖLÄ -commune in Vilppula is a workcenter and home for over 30 members of Ihmisyyden tunnustajat. . If you are interested in discussing theosophical matters or want to be acquainted with the commune you can visit Väinölä every day and also see the Unarmed Finland -art exhibition (open 10-18) with about 300 works of art (paintings and sculptures) by some members of the commune. You can also have a cup of coffee or tea in a small home cafe.
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