The Ostrobothnian Museum is located approximately a 15-minute walk from Vaasa Market Square. The museum was established in 1895. It offers experiences, information, and stimuli from the fields of cultural history, local history, natural sciences, and art.

There are four long-term exhibitions based on collections.

• The Terranova exhibition showcases the nature and world heritage of the Kvarken Archipelago.

• Vaasa 400 narrates the history of the city of Vaasa, from its foundation to the 1920s, including the rich folk art and archipelago culture of the Ostrobothnia region.

• Treasures from Near and Beyond the Seas - the valuable and also nationally significant collection of Doctor Karl Hedman (1864–1931) from Vaasa includes  both Finnish and international art as well as jewellery and antique items

• The Silver Collection, the Money and Medal Collection, the Memorial Hall

Additionally, the museum hosts 3-5 temporary exhibitions annually

In the Museum shop Nova you can buy books, postcards, exhibition catalogues and other publications produced by the museum. The shop also offers crafts from Ostrobothnia and Finnish design products.

At the museum's café Nova, you can enjoy coffee, tea, refreshments, and small sweets.

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