Welcome to Lahti Historical museum!
Modern content can be found inside the walls of the old bourgeois home – exhibitions, events and activities. The journey towards the new starts with this website.
A Favourable place -permanent exhibition
The new main exhibition, "A Favourable place," delves into the everyday history of Päijät-Häme from the post-ice age era to the present day. In the exhibition, the historical manor setting has offers an immersive exhibition experience for the whole family, with special attention to hisotry enthusiasts.
Home - Echoes and Images from Karelia
The exhibition “Home – Echoes and Images from Karelia” asks what it feels like to lose one’s home and how the memory of a lost home lives on with people.
Armory
The Armory is located on the third floor of the museum and it contains various of weapons from swords to helmets.
History of Lahti Manor
The Lahti Historical Museum is located in the former Lahti Manor. The rose-coloured house was built in 1898 as a home of an important family in a small town, the Fellmans. After the family, the building has been used by a day-care centre and a school. Since 1968, the building has housed a museum showcasing the cultural history of Lahti and the Päijät-Häme region.
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The goal of this survey is to see different kinds of visitor groups while also surveying the effectiveness of our museum and how it is received. We appreciate any kind of feedback – positive or negative.