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The basic exhibition focuses on hunting in Finland past and present - its transition from a vital means of subsistence to the lobby of over 300,000 Finns.  The new Heat of the hunt permanent exhibition showcases present - day hunting in Finland.  A collection of trophies brought home by J.  Ojanpers' adds a touch of exoticism. Several temporary exhibitions each year. Suomen Metsastysmuseo Tehtaankatu 23 A 11910 Rihimaki. Tel;   +358 19 722 294 Web:   www.metsastysmuseo.fi

Elverket presents a changing programme of exhibitions that combine classics with contemporary art and showcase both well-known and more obscure artists. The focus is onworks by Finland's Swedish-speaking artists, but this is presented in reference to other domestic and international contemporary art. Elverket is situated in the museum area in the centre of Tammisaari. Stiftelsen pro Artibus / Galleri Elverket Gustaf Wasas gata 11 10600 Ekenas Tel:   +358 19 223 9010 Web;   www.proartibus.fi

EKTA  is centrally located near the market square. Its permanent exhibition is devoted to past and present life in Tammisaari, now supplemented by an exhibition on the life and art of Helene Schjerfbeck. The grounds also contain the so-called Burgher's House, the unique 18th century Commoner's  and a photographer's studio as it was in the late 1940's. Also temporary exhibitions. Tammisaaren museokesus EKTA Kustaa Vaasankatu 11 10600 Tammisaari Tel;   +358 19 289 2518          +358 19 289 2512 W:   www.raasepori.fi/museo,         www.facebook.co/EKTAmuseum

This open-air museum is in the village of  Snappertuna, 15 km east of Tammisaari near the ruins of Raasepori Castle.  it presents the life of an archipelago farm in the mid-19th century. The oldest parts odf the main building date from the 18th century. A beautiful forest 'love path' leads from the musweum to the castle ruins, which lie some 500 metres away. Forngardenin talomuseo Tunalundinrtie 85 10710 Snappertuna Tel:   +385 19 289 2514          +358 19 289 2500

The basic exhibitions at the craftsmen's cottages of Taaborinvuori look at everyday life in early 20th century Nurmijarvi. The exhibits showcase the heavy chores of a family smallholding and the wedding preparations of a young bride, among other things. A number of cultural events are staged on Taborinvuori during summertime. Taaborinvuoren museoalue Koulunkulmantie 34 01940 Palojoki Tel:   +358 40 317 4148 Web;   www.nurmijavi .fi/museo

The Finnish national writer Aleksis Kivi (1834 - 1872) was born in Palojoki village, Nurmijarvi . The village and the house in which he spent his childhood were to remain dear to him all his life. When visiting Palojoki as an adult . Kivi would stay and write in the attic, whose windows still open to a view over the fields of the village. Open also by appointment. Aleksis Kiven Snytymakoti Palojoentie 271 01949 Palojoki Tel:   +358 40 317 4147 Web:   www.nurmijarvi.fi museo

Art - Architecture - Nature Beautifully located by the sea on the western side of Helsoinki, only 7 km from the centre, the Didrichsen Art Museum is easily accessible from town - just take the bus from Elielinaukio by the railway station. With its diversely - themed exhibitions, modern Finnish architecture and international ambience, it has fascinated visitors from all over the world for decades. Founded in 1965 by Danish businessmen Gunnar Didrichsen and his Finnish-Swedish wife marie -Loiuse, the museum today has a thousand works of art ranging from Finnish and international gems to artefacts from ancient cultures. The premises have undergone major repairs during  one year which were completed in gthe spring of 2014. The museum was opened again for visitors on Helsinki-Day, June 14 Over the years the Didrichsen Art Museum has become one of Helsinki's most popuilar cultural venues. Welcome! Kuusilahdenkuja 1 - Granviksgrand 1 00340 Helsinki - Helsingfors 010 2193 9...

The museum introduces visitors to a real mine environment 80 metres underground. The cool and damp mine shafts foster an authentic experience, adding life to the guide's stories about the everyday routines of the miners. Groups by advance reservation all year round. Tytyrin Kaivosmuseo 08100 Lohja Matkailupalvelukeskus T:   +358 44 369 1309 E:   tourist@lohja,fi W:  www.tytyrinkalvos.fi

The Lohja Museum is more than a hundred years old and it is housed in a grand old rectory. The grounds include several buildings, which are decorated in different period styles. The permanent exhibition is called Our homeLohja and it transports visitors on a journey to the town's past. Audio stories by museum mouse Roope are sure to delight younger guests, A summer cafe operates within the grounds during the museum's opening hours. Lohjan Museo Iso-Pappila, Rovastinkatu 1 080100 Lohja T:   +358 19 369 4204 E:   museo@lohja.fi W:  www.lohja.fi/museo

After Villa Mairea, Villa Kokkonen is considered to be one of the most significant private homes designed by Alvar Aaho.  The artist couple that now occupies the house hosts guided tours, which start in a forest garden and culminate in musical performances that take advantage  of the atelier's magnificent acousistics.  Coffee and pastries served a unique gift shop and unforgettable concerts. Taitelijakoti Villa Kokkonen Tuulimyllyntie 5 04400 Javenpaa Tel;   +358 41 432 6166 Email:   info@villakokkonen.fi Web:     www.villakokkonen.fi

The Jarvenpaa Art Museum displays works by Eero Jarnefelt (1863 - 1937) and Vinny Soldan Brofeldt. Also temporary theme exhibitions and supplementary programme items such as workshops artist meetings and public lectures. Jarvenpaan taidemuseo Kirjastokatu 8 04400 Javeneepaa Tel:   +358 40 315 3881 Web:   www.javenpaa.fi/taidemuseo

The  former home of writer Juhani Aho (1861 - 1921) and his painter wifeVenny Soldan - Brofoldi (1863 - 1945) is located on the shore of Lake Tuusula. An exhibition showcases this artist couple's life work and looks as the vibrant artist community that thrived as the lake in years gone by. Ancillary programme items and events. Guided tours arranged art 3pm on Sundays. Ahola Sibelluksenvayla 57 04400 Javenpaa Tel:   +358 40 315 2213 Web:   www.javenpaa.fi/ahola

The covers the grounds of an old farm on the King's Road from Turku to St.Petersburg.. The main building is furnished with authentic ite4ms acquired over a couple of centuries.An exhibition is dedicated to photographs and items from the period 1944 - 56 when the region was leased to the Soviet Union as a naval base. Ragvaldsin Museoalue Overbnytie 140 02400 Kikkonummi Tel:   +358 9 29671 alhde/operator) Web:   www.kikkonummi fi/ragvalds

The studio home in National Romantic style (1903) of architects Herman Gesellius and Eliel Saarinen is a total work of art. Saarinen's interior and the items and ornaments made by their artist friends make the house quite unique. Hvittrisk is surrounded by a garden, woods and a clear-water lake.  Special exhibitions. Hvittrask Hvttraskintie 166 02440 Luoma , Kikkonummi Tel;   +358 40 128 6359 Web;   www.hvittrask.fi .

Sinkka is a diverse showcase for visual arts and Kerava's indusgtrial history. Exhibitions of classical and contemporary art, furniture manufactured at the Kerava joinery works and Orno lamps, Exhibitions etc. are arranged by the Kerava Art Museum and the Kevava Museum, which specialities in local history. Heikkiliamiki Farmstead at Museopolku 1 provides a glimpse into typicsal locsl fsrm activities. Taide - ja Museokeskus SINKKA Kultaseoankatu 2 04250 Kerava Tel;   +358 40 318 4300 Web;   www.sinkka.fi

This special national museum presents the history of the Finnish railways at a station and depot milieu of the 1870s. The Permanent exhibition looks at the history of Finnish railways, focusing on rail travel, the development of engines and carriages as well as the people who worked on the railways.  The items on display include engines, a coach used by the Russian Tzar and the Valtteri heritage train. Several themed event days, Suomen Rautatiemuseo Hyvinkaakatu 9 05800 Hyvinkaa Tel:   +358 307 25 241 Web;   www.rautatiemuseo.fi

Hyvinkaa Art Museum The permanent exhibition at the museum is of paintings and drawings by Yrjo Saainen from the collection of Lars Sonek. The temporary exhibitions feature Finnish and foreign modern art and art history.  The museum is housed in a building designed by IImo and Raimo Valjakka near Hyvinkaa Railway Station. Hyvinkaan taidemuseo Hameenkatu 3 05800 Hyvinkaa Tel:   +358 40 480 1644 Web:   www.hyvinkaandemuseo.fi

This local museums showcases the history of Hanka with changing exhibitions. The summer 2014 exhibition focuses on on the battle of Gangut, which was fought in 1714. In winter 2014 - 2015,the museums will look at Finnish cast iron design for the kirchen . The museum also houses an extensive photography collection on Hanka - visitors can order copies of their favourite pictures. Hangon Museo Nycanderinkatu (  Nycandergatan) 4 10900 Hanka T:   +358 40 135 9223 W:   www.hanka.fi

The museum's changing exhibitions focus on Finnish and international modern art.  The exhibition space covers almost 800 metres squared and can accommodate ab diverse range of different events.  A rich variety of fringe activities and workshops are associated with exhibitions.  The museum is located in the Myyrmaki House cultural centre. Vantaan taidmuseo Myymakitalo, Paalutori 3 01600 Vantaa Tel:   +358 9 8393 5570 Web:   www.vantaa.fi/taidemuseo

Changing exhibitions in 2014 -15, Rock'in Vantaa from May to December 2014 and treasures from the collection of artist Risto Vilhunen in early 2015. The rest of 2015 will be dedicated to a presentation of the history and present-day activities that surround the rivers of Vantaa. Vantaan kaupunginmuseo Hertaksentie 1 Tikkurila 01300 Vantaa T:   +358 9 8392 4449        +358 9 8392 4477 Web:   www.vantaa.fi/kaupungimmuseo