When is Terranova open?

Terranova is open: Tue - Tue 12:00 - 17:00 Wed - Wed 12:00 - 20:00 Thu - Sun 12:00 - 17:00

What hotels are near Terranova?

Hotels near Terranova: (0.81 km) Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Vaasa (0.85 km) Scandic Vaasa (1.00 km) Hotel Astor (0.91 km) Original Sokos Hotel Royal Vaasa (0.66 km) Forenom Aparthotel Vaasa View all hotels near Terranova on Tripadvisor

What restaurants are near Terranova?

Restaurants near Terranova: (0.27 km) Restaurant Bacchus (0.26 km) Hemgården (0.46 km) Strampen (0.70 km) Restaurant 1H+K (0.64 km) Pizzabistro Marco Polo View all restaurants near Terranova on Tripadvisor

TERRANOVA (Vaasa) - 2023 All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go

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Strampen

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Pizzabistro Marco Polo

210

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Sweet Vaasa

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Gustav Wasa

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Hemgården

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Elisabeth

Vaasa, Finland4 contributions

World heritage

Jun 2019 • Solo

If one wants to get to know Vasa and its surroundings, this is the place to go. The landrising in the area is a world Record which affects the nature in an obvious way. In this Museum one can learn all about it. If one doesn’t have a car to go and explore by oneself, this is a good option. Be sure to visit the part called Terra Nova.

Written 3 July 2019

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JariJK

Kouvola, Finland5,324 contributions

The very good biological museum

Jul 2018 • Family

Terranova is situated in the same building with "Pohjanmaan Museo - Osterbottens Museo" (read separate Tripadvisor reviews) and you may visit both of them with the same ticket.

Terranova is a very good biological museum. You could call it a natural science exhibition, too. It specializes in local nature, especially the Kvarken archipelago (Merenkurkun saaristo), which is Finland's first natural heritage site on the list of UNESCO. It was a good idea to get to know this exhibition first and then visit Saltkaret (an observation tower, read separate Tripadvisor reviews) in Mustasaari to see these same things in real nature.

Terranova is a modern and well-kept museum. I really recommend it. Besides, it is easy to visit there, because it is situated almost in the city center.

Written 11 July 2018

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Mikael F

Helsinki, Finland30,549 contributions

A must-see museum

Jun 2018 • Couples

If you have time only for one museum, this is it.

Terranova presents the Kvarken archipelago, which was chosen in 2006 to become Finland's first natural heritage site on UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites.

It shows the development of the Earth and the land uplift phenomenon which has formed the natural environment in the Kvarken region. It presents all the animals living here.

In the same building are also other exhibitions belonging to the Ostrobothnian Museum: the history of Vaasa, art and antique exhibitions.

So it is easy to spend many hours here. And everything with the same entrance fee.

Written 21 June 2018

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Christine D

Auckland, New Zealand182 contributions

Nice to have a range of exhibits in one place

Sep 2017

This museum has several separate exhibits under one roof. For example, there is a natural history section, a games section and a media section. There ia a great section on the history of Vaasa. But, overall, each section is relatively small so we had been through the entire museum in a couple of hours.

Written 23 September 2017

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Aydın

Ankara, Türkiye48 contributions

Winter is coming!

Jan 2017 • Couples

The information about the ice ages is very interesting, perhaps more interesting than the items in the section. One can learn very interesting facts there, don't miss it. You have access to the other parts of the museum, and can see clothes, tools and many other things related to old Vaasa. Info in English is somewhat limited in the sections except Terranova but this is not that vital. Museum shop is rich. If you like visiting museums, do not wait for a rainy day.

Written 29 January 2017

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MC0777

Oulu, Finland7,102 contributions

Digging deep into wildlife and nature issues

Oct 2016 • Friends

You can get a lot of information about the nature and animals from the Gulf of Bothnia and the Quark area. An interesting tour. There were a lot of families with children. And with the same fee you will get into the history museum (Pohjanmaan museo) as well.

Written 16 October 2016

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Nikoll M

Bratislava, Slovakia98 contributions

Alright

Jul 2016 • Couples

Museum worth visiting if your nearby . Def take a look at the videos on the right side of the downstairs.interesting

Written 24 July 2016

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callala

australia43 contributions

Lights out

Jul 2016 • Couples

Had really been looking forward to visiting this museum to learn more about the natural forces at work in the region. Sadly there was a problem with the electricity and the museum was closed for at least 2 days. The very helpful visitor centre should have been advised so as not to send tourists there.

Written 16 July 2016

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SamieLips

Wales, UK116 contributions

Educational

Jun 2016 • Couples

Very good section on the particular geography of the area which we found very interesting. Good natural history section too.

Written 6 July 2016

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htukk

BC,15 contributions

Interesting fauna and flora and Merenkurkku presentation

Sep 2015 • Family

Very good presentation of the fauna and flora in Finland. Nice video clip in the theater on the Kvarken Ice Age site and the receding water levels due ground up-lift.

Written 2 October 2015

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