The Museum of Central Finland (
Finnish: ''Keski-Suomen museo'', also known colloquially as ''KeMu''
) is a museum of
cultural history located in
Jyväskylä, the capital of the
Central Finland region.
It serves as the regional museum for Central Finland, as well as the municipal museum of the City of Jyväskylä.
Architecture
The present building, notable for having been designed by the Finnish architect
Alvar Aalto
Hugo Alvar Henrik Aalto (; 3 February 1898 – 11 May 1976) was a Finnish architect and designer. His work includes architecture, furniture, textiles and glassware, as well as sculptures and paintings. He never regarded himself as an artist, see ...
, was completed in 1960.
In 2017–2020, the museum was extensively renovated, including the addition of 80 digital information displays and numerous interactive audiovisual exhibits.
The Museum of Central Finland is located adjacent to the
Alvar Aalto Museum
The Alvar Aalto Museum is a Finnish museum operating in two cities, Jyväskylä and Helsinki, in two locations each, dedicated to architect and designer Alvar Aalto. All four locations are open to the public. They are:
*The Alvar Aalto Museum in ...
. Plans are underway to connect the two museums with a new wing, estimated to open in late 2023.
Statistics
The museum was established in 1932.
It has of exhibition space.
In 2019, the museum received over 11,700 visitors.
References
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Museums in Finland
Museums in Central Finland
Buildings and structures in Jyväskylä
Buildings and structures in Central Finland
Alvar Aalto buildings
Modernist architecture in Finland
Museums established in 1932