Old Keuruu invites you to its rich cultural heritage and interesting sites. The churches, museums and exhibitions in the area tell stories from the past to the present. Take a stroll through the charming cultural milieu and explore the historical attractions of Old Keuruu!
The Old Church of Keuruu
The Old Church of Keuruu (1758) is a magnificent wooden church surrounded by a yard lined with stone walls and gate rooms. The rich paintings of the church tell stories of faith, hopes and fears of the past generations. Entrance fee 3 € / person.
Open in summer season
Opening hours for season 2023 will be updated soon!
Keuruuntie 1, Keuruu
www.keuruunmuseo.fi
tel. +358 40 965 5538
The Church of Keuruu
The Neo-Gothic church, designed by architect Teodor Granstedt, was completed in 1892. The two altarpieces of the red brick church are painted by the famous Eero Järnefelt.
Open in summer season
Opening hours for season 2023 will be updated soon!
Keuruuntie 4, Keuruu
http://www.keuruunmuseo.fi (only in finnish)
tel. +358 40 965 5538
Keuruu museum
The art museum is located in the heart of valuable Old Keuruu area, at the old stone barn Kamana. It offers varied exhibitions through out the year and guided tours in english to museum and the two churches are also available for booking.
Open through the year at least these hours
Mon-Fri 11-17, Sat 11-14
Kivinavetta Kamana
Kangasmannilantie 4, Keuruu
www.keuruunmuseo.fi
tel. +358 40 965 5538
Punnonen’s house
Punnonen’s house was built in the early 1900s. Some parts of the houses have retained to the original decor and one can feel the real 1920s and 30s atmosphere. Open during the summer, when the exhibition of the Keuruu Art Society is on display. Free entrance!
Open in summer season
Opening hours for season 2023 will be updated soon!
Vanhankirkontie 14, Keuruu
www.keuruuntaiteilijaseura.fi (only in finnish)
tel. +358 50 341 9875
Keuruu local history museum
Welcome to explore the local history at the open air museum located behind the stone church. The museum mimics the peasant milieu of the late 19th century, consisting ten buildings that have been moved from all over the rural municipality. Entrance fee 3€ adults / 0.50€ children.
Open in summer season
Opening hours for season 2023 will be updated soon!
Museotie 3, Keuruu
www.keurusselanseura.fi (only in finnish)
tel. +358 40 3704 762
Old railway station
Decorated with wood cuts and designed by architect Bruno Granholm, Keuruu railway station is often mentioned as the most beautiful one in Finland. The old station invites you to explore the fascinating collections of the past. In the “Caches of Collector” exhibition you’ll see nostalgic goods, enamel items, dolls, teddy bears, etc. Entrance fee 3 € / adults.
Open only with a premade reservation
Keuruuntie 1, Keuruu
www.instagram.com/keuruunasema/
tel. +358 40 581 2411 or +358 40 586 3081
Keuruu main library
The library of Keuruu is located in beutiful place by the Tarhia lake. Books, magazines, music, movies, games, Wi-Fi, computers and printing. Open year round.
Open through the year
Mon-Thu 10-19, Fri 10-15, closed on Saturdays in summertime
Pitäjäntuvantie 5, Keuruu
https://keski.finna.fi/Content/kirjastot?keuruun-paakirjasto=&lng=en-gb
tel. +358 400 168 415