culture

Makkarakoski sawmill museum

Makkarakoski Sawmill museum Converted into a museum in 2014, this sawmill stands as a testament to over 200 years of industrial heritage. Step into the past as you explore the evolution of sawmill technology, from its origins powered by hydropower, to the era of steam, and finally, the advent of electricity. What makes the Makkarakoski ... Read more

Maire Gullichsen

Patron of the Arts Professor Maire Gullichsen (née Ahlström) made significant contributions to the promotion of Finnish visual arts, design, and architecture. She was a visionary and a driving force behind several key institutions: the design shop Artek, the Free Art School, the Modern Arts Association, and Galerie Artek. Each of these organizations played a ... Read more

Tyra Borg

Tyra Borg - The Artist In 1890, at the age of 18, Tyra Ahlström started studies at the drawing school of the Finnish Art Society at Ateneum. In 1893, Axel Gallén became Tyra's art teacher (later, Akseli Gallen-Kallela). The artist was already part of the Ahlström's circle of friends. He was a famillar sight at ... Read more

Ahlström Voyage exhibition

The past and present of the Noormarkku Works, Ahlström family and Ahlström companies. The Ahlström Voyage exhibition in the old workshop provides an interesting look at the history and present of the Ahlström companies, the family and the Noormarkku Works over a period of more than 170 years. The company’s story is a significant part ... Read more

Noormarkku Klubi

Noormarkku Club House Noormarkku Club House celebrates its 100-year journey Noormarkku Club House in the Ahlström Works in Pori turned 100 years old on April 19, 2024. The birthday program included an invitational event, the opening of an exhibition, and a celebratory dinner. The Club has served as a meeting place for people for several ... Read more

The Lebell’s Merchant House

Lebell Merchant House In the atmospheric Lebell Merchant House, visitors can explore stylistic interiors from the 18th and 19th centuries, which are an important part of Kristinestad's history. Original details are preserved in the house, providing the museum with an authentic atmosphere along with furniture, utensils, and decorations. Located in Kristinestad's unique wooden house environment ... Read more