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Finnish Forest Museum Lusto
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Finnish Forest Museum Lusto
4.5
#1 of 8 things to do in Punkaharju
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Temporarily closedClosed until May 16, 2024
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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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  • TimeTripper
    Vantaa, Finland693 contributions
    Prepare a couple of hours!
    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.
    Visited July 2020
    Travelled with friends
    Written 31 July 2020
  • kaimaani
    Helsinki, Finland105 contributions
    Modern museum on forestry and wood industry
    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.
    Visited July 2021
    Written 23 July 2021
  • Jellona
    Vantaa, Finland1,489 contributions
    A forestry museum, not a forest museum
    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...
    Visited July 2020
    Written 3 September 2020
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Anna Hoo
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Excellent local food!
Jul 2022 • Couples
Excellent food and service. Local and seasonal ingredients. Especially the fish and potato portion was tasty. Good value for money.
Written 15 July 2022
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kaimaani
Helsinki, Finland105 contributions
Modern museum on forestry and wood industry
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
Interesting but one-sided
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, Finland1,489 contributions
A forestry museum, not a forest museum
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, Finland693 contributions
Prepare a couple of hours!
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.
Written 31 July 2020
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Thanasis Siomos
Kilkis, Greece38 contributions
The history of wood in Finland
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, Australia2,488 contributions
Fascinating!
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
Well worth the visit for half a day
Jul 2019 • Family
Good exhibition with versatility. Extra thanks for childrens play area.
From previous visit I suggest the outside area also.
Written 27 July 2019
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Maari100
Helsinki, Finland3,025 contributions
All about forest, wood and related..
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.
Written 17 June 2019
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bhtripadv
Melbourne, Australia189 contributions
All you might have ever wanted to know about the Finnish timber industry
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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