K.H. Renlund Museum
Keski-Pohjanmaa
K.H. Renlund Museum, located in Kokkola, Finland, serves as the regional museum for Keski-Pohjanmaa. It functions as a cultural heritage expert for the area, including municipalities such as Halsua, Kannus, and Kaustinen. The museum encompasses several sites in Kokkola's city center, notably the historic Roosin House and the Museum Quarter. Roosin House, built by Andreas Roos in the early 19th century, features rotating art exhibitions and displays the golden age of Finnish art, including works by Pekka Halonen, Magnus Enckell, Beda Stjernschantz, Victor Westerholm, and Albert Edelfelt. The Museum Quarter offers a living-room style environment with contemporary art exhibitions, international marginal art, and Finnish ITE art, alongside engaging historical presentations about Kokkola's 400-year history. Additional museum sites include Lassander House, showcasing 18th-century merchant life and maritime history, as well as other local heritage museums such as the Fredrik and Anna Drake home and the Tankkari Seal Hunting Museum. The museum also holds notable collections like Veikko Vionoja's paintings and a historic barkasse boat captured in 1854. Admission to all museum sites and exhibitions is free, making it an accessible cultural destination.
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Astuce: Visit during weekdays for a quieter experience and weekends to see the Leo Torppa camera collection in the Roosin House salt warehouse. Admission is free, but check the official website for current exhibition schedules and special events. Advance booking is recommended for group visits and guided tours.
Faits intéressants
- •The museum's collection includes Finnish golden age artworks by renowned artists such as Pekka Halonen and Albert Edelfelt.
- •Roosin House was originally built by Andreas Roos in the early 19th century for his family.
- •The museum owns a barkasse boat captured in the 1854 Halkokari skirmish.
- •The Museum Quarter hosts exhibitions of international marginal art and Finnish ITE art.
- •The Leo Torppa camera collection is displayed in the salt warehouse on weekends.
Histoire
The museum operates as the regional responsibility museum for Keski-Pohjanmaa, a role established under the renewed Finnish museum law effective from 2020.
Roosin House, built by Andreas Roos between 1785 and 1842, is a historic building central to the museum's activities.
Over time, the museum has expanded to include multiple heritage sites across the region, preserving local history, art, and archaeology.
Its collections highlight the cultural development of Kokkola and surrounding municipalities, reflecting both the Finnish art golden age and local maritime traditions.
Guide du lieu
Roosin HouseEarly 19th century
Historic home built by Andreas Roos, featuring rotating art exhibitions and the golden age Finnish art collection donated by businessman K.H. Renlund. Visitors can also learn about the Roos family life.
Museum Quarter
A cluster of museum buildings offering contemporary art exhibitions, international marginal art, Finnish ITE art, and engaging historical presentations about Kokkola's 400-year history.
Lassander House18th century
An 18th-century merchant family home showcasing local trade and maritime history, giving insight into the region's commercial past.
Salt Warehouse
Located in the Roosin House yard, this building displays the Leo Torppa camera collection on weekends, attracting photography enthusiasts.
Contact
Téléphone: 044 7809477