The museum centre Konsti includes Varkaus History Museum and Varkaus Art Museum and, as a new addition, Children's Factory, which lets kids explore the industry through play. In Konsti visitors can find the story of Varkaus’ 200 year old industry all the way to the future. Industry in Varkaus started from a small iron mill in 1815. It grew and expanded to multibranch industrial centre and today it is known for its technological knowhow in energy and process technology.
The premises of Museum Centre Konsti are located under the walls of the old factory school which was completed in 1924. The building is located in the idyllic Old Varkaus area and near the working Varkaus Containerboard Mill. The picturesque factory workers housing area of Old Varkaus that surrounds Konsti were built by the Ahlström Company in the early 1900s. In Old Varkaus you can find several services for visitors from restaurants to accommodation.
Museum Centre Konsti is also a cultural multipurpose building that presents Varkaus industry, culture and art. Konsti has space for the entire community, the garden and playground are used by the whole neighbourhood and the event field and hall are used for various events.
Varkaus Museum Centre Konsti
Varkauden museokeskus Konsti
Satakunnankatu 1
78300 Varkaus
Finland
+358 (0) 40 - 7691010
Homepage
Recommended duration of visit: | 2 Hours |
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Duration of a guided tour: | 45 Minutes |
Admission: | Free |
Access for persons with disabilities: | Available |
Infrastructure for children: | |
Catering: | |
Visitor centre on site: | yes |
Gift and book shop on site: | yes |
May
Tuesday, Wednesday 9am-4pm
Thursday 9am-8pm
Friday - Sunday 10am-4pm
June to August
Tuesday, Wednesday 9am-6pm
Thursday 9am-8pm
Friday - Sunday 10am-4pm
September to December
Wednesday, Friday 9am-4pm
Thursday 9am-8pm
Saturday, Sunday 10am-6pm