Museums and exhibitions

Stunning Art, Urban History, and Wartime Heritage

Imatra’s diverse and fascinating selection of museums offers something for everyone,  from captivating art to the city’s unique urban story and compelling wartime history.

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Imatra city museum

The Imatra City Museum preserves, documents, exhibits, and researches both tangible and intangible cultural heritage. Its area of focus covers the present-day City of Imatra as well as the historical Jääski district, which was ceded in the past.
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Corridor gallery

The corridor gallery is a small exhibition space (47.5 m²) located between the library’s lower lobby and the A-wing of the Culture House Virta. It hosts 11 exhibitions annually, with monthly rotations.
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Veteran museum

Explore the era of Finnish autonomy, the early years of independence, the Civil War, and the history of the Winter and Continuation Wars – and see authentic wartime memorabilia. This homelike museum eatures eleven rooms filled with stories and artifacts.
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Industrial Workers' Housing Museum

Located in Ritikanranta, the museum offers a glimpse into the living conditions and domestic culture of industrial workers in the early 20th century. The apartments within the housing buildings are furnished to reflect the home styles of different decades
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Border museum

Located in the Immola garrison area, the Border Museum presents the history of the Finnish Border Guard and Finland’s borders, as well as the work and lives of border guards from 1919 to the present day.
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South Karelia Automotive Museum

The Automotive Museum offers a cross-section of Finnish motoring and traffic culture through the decades. The main exhibits consist of cars and motorcycles, showcasing the evolution of vehicles and driving in Finland.