Kymi Region: Maritime Centre Vellamo

assistent — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:53:49 +0000

Welcome to the Maritime Centre Vellamo. A must when you visit Kymi Region, a unique meeting place for everyone interested in Finnish maritime history and culture of Kymenlaakso. The wave-like building houses the Maritime Museum of Finland, Museum of Kymenlaakso and Information Centre Vellamo. By climbing up to “the ridge of the wave” one will be rewarded with great scenic views of Kotka, the port and the sea.

The Maritime Museum of Finland: Main exhibition ”North Star, Southern Cross”. Go on a time journey through the history of seafaring in Finland.

The Museum of Kymenlaakso: Main exhibition ”Flow” tells about the regions history, present and the future of everyday life by the flow of Kymijoki river.

Information Centre Vellamo: Archival and library services to researchers, students and other interested persons. The material helps to advance the things experienced in the exhibitions.

Services:

Guided tours, max. 25 persons
Meetings, conferences for up to 213 persons
Museum shop
Unobstructed access
Museum vessel Tarmo – one of the world’s oldest steam icebreaker

Location: In Kotka harbor
Participants: Starting from 1 person
Season: Year-round, Tue-Sun 11am–6 pm / Wed 11am-8pm / Mondays closed
Museum vessel Tarmo 15.5.-31.8.
Languages: German, English, Swedish, Russian
Tour operator rates: On request

Further information and reservation:
Anu Hajjar
Tornatorintie 99
FI-48100 Kotka
Tel. +358 (0)40 350 0495
anu [dot] hajjar [at] kotka [dot] fi
www.merikeskusvellamo.fi

map: Vellamo

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Kymi Region: Maritime Centre Vellamo