Museums
Explore museums – right here in Ylöjärvi
Finland is the promised land of peculiar museums. There are also some fascinating places in Ylöjärvi where you can have a peek into how people used to live.
Are you interested in old timber buildings, historical gadgets or the life of the man who inspired J. L. Runeberg, Finland’s national poet, to write the Tales of Ensign Stål? Want to dive into the history of an old gold mine or see a rock exhibition? You can do all of this – right here in Ylöjärvi.
Visit our various museums and travel to the past! You can also find historical and cultural attractions from the Ylöjärvi Retkelle map service.
Museums in Ylöjärvi
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Church of Ylöjärvi
Throughout its 150-year history, the Church of Ylöjärvi has always been the focal point of the local landscape. Situated in the center of the rural municipality, the Church of Ylöjärvi has retaine..
Ylöjärvi Local History Museum
Come to experience the old way of living in Ylöjärvi! The museum comprises 11 buildings, the oldest of which dates back to the 18th century. There is a large number of artefacts, such as old tools, ..
Remains of Efrain Martin’s Croft
Remains of Efraim Martin's croft and the memorial sign to the croft are located in Ylöjärvi. Haunting of the Martin Croft was a poltergeist phenomenon in Ylöjärvi in 1885. The case received..
Kuru Open Air Museum and Ensign Stål’s Cabin
Kuru Open Air Museum is open in summer. Its main attraction is Ensign Stål’s cabin, where Finland’s national poet J. L. Runeberg was inspired by the tales of Ensign Polviander. There are a total ..
Church of Ylöjärvi
Throughout its 150-year history, the Church of Ylöjärvi has always been the focal point of the local landscape. Situated in the center of the rural municipality, the Church of Ylöjärvi has retaine..