Museum sights in Oulu
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Tietomaa
This mammoth science centre, in an old factory building, is Scandinavia’s oldest and largest science museum and one of those places you can poke around in for half a day. It’s most child-friendly, and in term-time gets very full with school groups. The excellent interactive exhibits range from UFOs to dinosaurs, and there’s always one mega-exhibition as the highlight. If you need some breathing space, head up the tower for the views.
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Taidemuseo
Oulu’s art museum is a bright gallery opposite Tietomaa. It has excellent temporary exhibitions of both international and Finnish contemporary art, and a good permanent collection. The cafe is an exhibit in its own right. The gallery was closed at last visit for extensive renovation, but is due to open again in spring 2009.
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Sailor’s Home Museum
This museum on Pikisaari belonged to a local sailor. Built in 1737, it is the oldest house in Oulu and was transferred here from the town centre in 1983. The wallpaper and extendable bed are typical of 19th-century Finnish homes. Entrance is free with entry to the Pohjois Pohjanmaan Museo.
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