Kieppi, Kokkola Museum of Natural History
About This Museum
Tucked away on Pitkänsillankatu, Kieppi is Kokkola's own window into the natural world, a place that feels more like a curious local's wonderfully organized collection than a formal institution. It has that lovely, slightly old-fashioned museum character where you can easily lose an afternoon just marveling at the intricacies of our regional flora and fauna. The heart of the place is its deep connection to Central Ostrobothnia, telling stories of the land and sea that have shaped life here for centuries. You'll find everything from majestic birds of prey suspended in flight to delicate insects, all presented with a genuine passion for the subject.
Collection Highlights
Don't miss the impressive dioramas of local birdlife; they're so lifelike you almost expect them to move. The geology section holds fascinating glacial erratics, silent witnesses to the ice age that sculpted our landscape, and there's always a sense of discovery in their cabinet of butterflies and beetles.
Visitor Information
It's the kind of spot perfect for a quiet family visit or a solo stroll when you need a moment of reflection—just check their current opening times online before you pop in.
Architecture & Building
Housed in what feels like a classic Finnish civic building, it's unassuming from the outside but full of character within, with wooden display cases and creaky floors that add to its authentic charm.
Contact & Location
Address: 26, Pitkänsillankatu, Neristan, Kokkola, Kokkolan seutukunta, Keski-Pohjanmaa, Manner-Suomi, 67100, Suomi / Finland
Phone: +358 40 8065155
Website: Visit Website
