Radio and TV Museum Mastola
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Radio and TV Museum Mastola, located in Lahti, Finland, offers a captivating journey through the history of radio and television broadcasting. Situated on Radiomäki hill near the city centre, the museum is housed in a 1935 radio station building designed by architect Kaarlo Könönen. The adjacent 150-meter-high radio masts, built in 1927, are symbolic landmarks of Lahti. Established in 1993 and renovated extensively between 2014 and 2016, the museum operates under the Lahti City Museum. It specializes in Finnish radio and television heritage, featuring collections of radio and TV receivers, broadcasting studio technology, amateur radio equipment, and Finnish audio recording devices. Visitors can experience historical radio and TV programs and explore interactive exhibitions that highlight the evolution of audiovisual media. The museum also hosts temporary exhibitions, seminars, and events, making it a dynamic cultural venue dedicated to preserving and showcasing Finland's broadcasting history.
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Astuce: Visit during weekdays between late morning and afternoon to enjoy a quieter experience. Booking guided tours in advance is recommended to gain deeper insights. The museum offers family-friendly interactive stations suitable for all ages. Discounts may be available for groups, seniors, and students. Check the official website for updated opening hours and special event schedules.
Faits intéressants
- •The two radio masts next to the museum are 150 meters tall and were built in 1927, serving as a symbol of Lahti.
- •The museum building was originally a radio station constructed in 1935 and designed by renowned Finnish architect Kaarlo Könönen.
- •Mastola is a national specialist museum dedicated to radio and television history in Finland.
- •The museum's collection includes Finnish audio recording equipment and radio valves, highlighting the technological evolution of broadcasting.
- •Between 2014 and 2016, the museum underwent an extensive renovation to modernize its exhibitions and visitor facilities.
Histoire
The Radio and TV Museum Mastola is located in a radio station building constructed in 1935, designed by Finnish architect Kaarlo Könönen.
The two adjacent radio masts, built in 1927, predate the museum and have become iconic landmarks of Lahti.
The museum itself opened in 1993 to preserve and exhibit the history of Finnish radio and television.
Between 2014 and 2016, the museum underwent a major renovation before reopening in 2017 with updated exhibitions and facilities.
It functions under the Lahti City Museum and serves as a national specialist museum for radio and TV heritage.
Guide du lieu
Radio Station Building1935
The museum is housed in a historic radio station building designed by Kaarlo Könönen in 1935, featuring architecture reflective of early 20th-century Finnish design.
Radio Masts1927
Two 150-meter-high radio masts built in 1927 stand adjacent to the museum, serving as iconic landmarks and symbols of Lahti's broadcasting history.
Permanent Exhibition
The permanent exhibition showcases the history of Lahti's major radio station and Radiomäki hill, featuring radio and TV receivers, studio technology, and interactive audiovisual displays.
Contact
Téléphone: 044 4164830