Rauma Maritime Museum
Satakunta
Rauma Maritime Museum, located in Rauma, Finland, opened in 2004 in the historic former Maritime School building constructed in 1900 on Kalliokatu. The museum focuses on the cultural and social history of seafarers, emphasizing their daily life, work tools, souvenirs, personal photographs, and correspondence. It highlights the maritime education, shipbuilding, and shipyard industry of Rauma and its surrounding areas, as well as local marine archaeology. The museum's permanent exhibition includes a hands-on educational section called "Saa Koskea!" aimed primarily at children and youth. In addition to the core exhibition, the museum hosts rotating thematic exhibitions on various maritime subjects. Facilities also include rentable meeting and event spaces. Rauma Maritime Museum plays a key role in the national museum network by documenting seafarers as a professional group and maritime education.
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Tip: Visitors are advised to check the museum's official website for current opening hours and upcoming events. The museum offers a "Saa Koskea!" interactive section ideal for families with children. Purchasing tickets in advance or using a museum card can provide benefits. The best time to visit is during the museum's open hours on Saturdays from 11:00 to 17:00. Accessibility information is available online to assist visitors with special needs.
Interesting facts
- •The museum is housed in a building that was originally Rauma's Maritime School, completed in 1900.
- •Rauma Maritime Museum's collections include numerous personal items of seafarers such as tools, souvenirs, letters, and photographs.
- •The museum features an interactive "Saa Koskea!" (Touch Me!) section designed especially for children and youth to engage with maritime history.
- •Rauma Maritime Museum is part of a network of Finnish maritime museums, each focusing on different aspects of maritime heritage and history.
History
The Rauma Maritime Museum was established in 2004 in the former Maritime School building, which was originally completed in 1900.
The building itself is a significant historical landmark in Rauma.
Over the years, the museum has developed its collections focusing on the maritime culture and social history of seafarers, including personal artifacts and documentation.
It has become a central institution for preserving the maritime heritage and education related to Rauma's shipbuilding and shipyard industries.
The museum also contributes to national efforts in documenting maritime professions and education in Finland.
Place Guide
Permanent Exhibition Hall2004
The main exhibition hall presents the cultural and social history of seafarers, displaying personal belongings, tools, and memorabilia that illustrate the everyday life and celebrations of maritime workers.
Keel Figurehead Room
One of the exhibition rooms dedicated to displaying figureheads and maritime artifacts symbolizing the shipbuilding tradition of Rauma.
Event and Meeting Spaces
The museum offers rentable spaces for meetings and celebrations, integrating cultural experiences with community activities.
Contact
Phone: 02 8224911
