K.H. Renlundin museo (Roosin talo)
About This Museum
Everyone comes to the Renlund Museum, or Roosin talo, for a glimpse into Kokkola's 19th-century merchant life, but they leave with the feeling of having stepped into a beautifully preserved family home. You don't just see history here; you feel it in the creak of the wide floorboards and the way the light filters through the original glass panes. The rooms are arranged as if the Renlund family has just stepped out for a moment, with personal items and elegant furniture exactly where they were left. It’s an intimate and surprisingly moving experience that feels more like a visit to your great-grandmother's house than a formal museum.
Collection Highlights
The heart of the home is undoubtedly the stunningly preserved salon, complete with its elegant Empire-style furniture and delicate porcelain. Look for K.H. Renlund's own collection of taxidermied birds, a classic curiosity of its time, and don't miss the charming kitchen with its cast-iron stove and array of copper pots.
Visitor Information
It's tucked away on Pitkänsillankatu, so keep an eye out for the distinctive yellow wooden building. Just ring the doorbell for entry—it really does feel like you're a guest arriving for a visit.
Architecture & Building
The museum is housed in a beautiful, canary-yellow Empire-style wooden townhouse, a classic example of the elegant homes built for Kokkola's wealthy merchants in the 1810s.
Contact & Location
Address: Roosin talo, 39, Pitkänsillankatu, Neristan, Kokkola, Kokkolan seutukunta, Keski-Pohjanmaa, Manner-Suomi, 67100, Suomi / Finland
Phone: +358 44 7809477
Website: Visit Website
