Finnish Forest Museum Lusto, Punkaharju: Hours, Address, Finnish Forest Museum Lusto Reviews: 4.5/5
Finnish Forest Museum Lusto
Finnish Forest Museum Lusto
4.5
10:00 - 17:00
Monday
10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
10:00 - 17:00
Thursday
10:00 - 17:00
Friday
10:00 - 17:00
Saturday
10:00 - 17:00
Sunday
10:00 - 17:00
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Lusto – The Finnish Forest Museum focuses on Finnish forest culture and illustrates the interaction between man and the forest from the past to the future. The national museum responsible for forest culture is located in Punkaharju, in the most beautiful landscape of ridges and lakes in eastern Finland. Lusto’s exhibitions, events, work demonstrations and theme days provide a diverse and illustrative insight into the significance of forests in the life of Finns. Lusto is sure to appeal to visitors of all ages.
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kaimaani
Helsinki, Finland100 contributions
Jul 2021
Nice museum at beautiful and convenient location, just next to Lusto train station. Lots of information about history of forestry and wood industry. Something for the whole family. It's quite large, so better to plan 1-2h for a visit.
Written 23 July 2021
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VilleS
Helsinki, Finland1 contribution
Jun 2021 • Family
Technically a good museum with excellent displays, but sadly very one-sided. In 2021 a museum like this really should include displays and information about the effects harvesting has and has had on the diminishing biodiversity of Finnish forests. As such the museum is an example of the tendency to see nature only as a resource to be exploited. Worth a visit but take all you read with a pinch of salt.
Written 10 July 2021
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Jellona
Vantaa, Finland1,445 contributions
Jul 2020
A very good museum but please note that it tells mainly about forest industry, not about the forest itself. Worth visiting, though, if you drive by...
Written 3 September 2020
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TimeTripper
Vantaa, Finland681 contributions
Jul 2020 • Friends
If you mean to read all the information they have to offer, prepare to spend all day :) Otherwise, a couple of hours will do but not less! Lots to see and absorb.
Also, keep in mind there is a trail outside introducing different trees. For some odd reason there is no mention of that.
Tickets 12€ an adult. Free parking.
Also, keep in mind there is a trail outside introducing different trees. For some odd reason there is no mention of that.
Tickets 12€ an adult. Free parking.
Written 31 July 2020
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Thanasis Siomos
Kilkis, Greece38 contributions
Dec 2019 • Friends
This museum shows in a very interesting way the great history of wood in Finland! I got amazed by the uses of wood in this country!
Written 12 January 2020
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Liisa and Dave B
Adelaide, Australia2,370 contributions
Aug 2019 • Couples
Great place with lots of information on forestry, Finland’s largest industry. Could have spent a lot longer here but we were limited on time. Highly recommend!
Written 1 October 2019
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Jari L
Salo, Finland43 contributions
Jul 2019 • Family
Good exhibition with versatility. Extra thanks for childrens play area.
From previous visit I suggest the outside area also.
From previous visit I suggest the outside area also.
Written 27 July 2019
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Maari100
Helsinki, Finland3,025 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
This forest museum is very modern and really worthwhile to visit. Objects, stories are organised by themes. Much to see and learn for adults and children.
There is also a good restaurant and museum shop.
There is also a good restaurant and museum shop.
Written 17 June 2019
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bhtripadv
Melbourne, Australia189 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
You need to allow 2-3 hours for this fascinating museum covering one of the major industries in Finland historically. Equipment, photos and film are all used to support static displays. The Harley Davidson drawn sledge was unexpected. A good option for that possible rainy day in this part of the world,
Written 11 June 2019
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niinan2
Nurmijarvi, Finland1,542 contributions
May 2019 • Friends
Visited the Lusto forest museum with friends. There is lots of stuff about forest felling; old and modern tools and machines.
Not exactly my cup of tea but a place to visit on a rainy day.
Not exactly my cup of tea but a place to visit on a rainy day.
Written 31 May 2019
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Frequently Asked Questions about Finnish Forest Museum Lusto
- Finnish Forest Museum Lusto is open:
- Sun - Sat 10:00 - 17:00
- Hotels near Finnish Forest Museum Lusto:
- (0.99 km) Hotelli Punkaharju
- (1.51 km) Punkaharju Resort
- (1.69 km) Holiday Resort Harjun Portti
- (1.51 km) Hotel Kruunupuisto
- (1.65 km) Villa Urhola, Kruunupuisto
- Restaurants near Finnish Forest Museum Lusto:
- (0.30 km) Museoravintola Lusto
- (1.00 km) Ravintola Punkaharju
- (0.84 km) Wanha Koulu
- (1.63 km) Inkeritalo
- (1.74 km) Café-Restaurant Harjun Portti