History and stories since 1294
Hand-baked sweet and savory treats.
Käkipuoti serves customers online and at the museum during the café's opening hours.
Käenpesä: Reading room and meeting space for 12 people.
KäkiJamppi at the Music Institute: The Käkisalmi Museum is participating in the regional Cool Museums thematic week by organising ”KäkiJamppi”, aimed at primary school-aged children, in Heinola from 27 to 28 June and from 30 June to 5 July 2026 daily at 12 noon. The programme will be held in the courtyard of the Heinola Music Institute and is free of charge for visitors to the Käkisalmi Museum. KäkiJamppi offers children a 45-minute
The new Käkisalmi Museum exhibition, Lake Ladoga – The Sea of Karelia, guides visitors through the history of Europe's largest lake from its post-glacial origins up to the era of Karelia's flourishing. The exhibition brings together the natural history of Lake Ladoga, the emergence of trade routes, the development of Karelian culture, and the lives of the people around the lake
The Kexholm Museum has brought an extensive exhibition showcasing the life and works of Erkki Melartin to Heinola for the 2026 summer season. The exhibition has been compiled from extensive material, largely in private ownership, gathered by the composer's biographer, Dr Tuire Ranta-Meyer. An exhibition showcasing the same material, Towards the Heights, was
Mon-Thu 10am-4pm, Sun 10am-2pm
Themed exhibition Ladoga – The Sea of Karelia until 30 September.
The Käkisalmi Museum is located in the town center, by the market square on "Museum Street."
9 Kauppakatu, Heinola
Prices: €6 / €5 for seniors and those under 18; free with the Museum Card.
Book a guided tour or a tailored visit for your group.
email:
saatio@kakisalmimuseo.fi
Tel.
+358 41 3270433
Karelia Week is being celebrated in Heinola from 29 September to 4 October. The programme for the week brings together Karelian history, culture, music and community spirit. Events will be held at the Käkisalmi Museum, Heinola Upper Secondary School, the WPK House and Heinola Church. The week is organised by the Käkisalmi Foundation and the Heinola Karelian Society. The week kicks off on Tuesday
The history of Karelia and the stories of the evacuees live on in Heinola – support the work of the Käkisalmi Museum. The rich history of Karelia, the lives of the people of Käkisalmi and the memories of the evacuees live on today in Heinola at the Käkisalmi Museum. The museum acts as an important custodian of cultural heritage: it tells the story of Karelia, its people and
KäkiJamppi at the Music Institute: The Käkisalmi Museum is participating in the regional Cool Museums thematic week by organising ”KäkiJamppi”, aimed at primary school-aged children, in Heinola from 27 to 28 June and from 30 June to 5 July 2026 daily at 12 noon. The programme will be held in the courtyard of the Heinola Music Institute and is free of charge for visitors to the Käkisalmi Museum. KäkiJamppi offers children a 45-minute
1.5.-30.9.
Mon–Sun 10:00–16:00
Public holidays 10:00–14:00
1.10.- 30.4.
Mon-Fri 10am-4pm
Sundays/public holidays 10 am – 2 pm
