Renovation Center Toivo
About This Museum
Tucked away on Varvinkatu in the heart of Pori, Renovation Center Toivo is a refreshingly hands-on tribute to Finnish building culture. Forget hushed halls and 'do not touch' signs; this place hums with the spirit of preservation, where you're encouraged to get a feel for the materials and techniques that built the nation. It’s less a static museum and more a lively workshop for the soul, celebrating the beauty of saving what we already have. You leave not just informed but genuinely inspired to look at your own surroundings with more appreciative eyes.
Collection Highlights
The main draw is its vast 'library of materials,' a tactile archive where you can handle salvaged bricks, century-old tiles, and aged timber. Don't miss the displays on traditional paint colors and wallpaper patterns, which provide a vivid glimpse into historic Finnish interior design.
Visitor Information
It's located at Varvinkatu 19 and that warm, welcoming atmosphere extends to its accessibility—entry is free. Just check their website for open hours before you go, as they can vary with the workshop schedule.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a repurposed industrial building, its raw brick walls and functional aesthetic perfectly complement its mission, feeling both authentic and entirely appropriate for its subject matter.
Contact & Location
Address: Korsmanin talo, 19, Varvinkatu, Itätulli, Pori, Porin seutukunta, Satakunta, Manner-Suomi, 28100, Suomi / Finland
Phone: +358 2 6211051
Website: Visit Website
