Kieppi, Kokkola Museum of Natural History
Natural History Collection, Mineral Collection and Lepidoptera Collection full of miracles of nature.
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Natural History Collection
Veikko Salkio´s (1912–2006) Natural History Collection is a nationally valuable natural science collection, consisting about 2,500 specimen.
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Mineral Collection
Viljo Nissinen´s (1914–2000) Mineral Collection consists of over 1,500 mineral specimen from all over the world, among many rarities.
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Lepidoptera Collection
Armas Järvelä´s (1918–2002) Lepidoptera Collection includes over 21,000 specimens. Most of them are from Finland.
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Opening hours and arrival
Kieppi is located in the Museum Quarter, in the centre of Kokkola. Museum has free admission year-round.
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Temporary exhibitions
Through temporary exhibitions, we explore topical themes and interesting natural phenomena.
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Guided tours and workshops
For groups we organize guided tours and workshops, diving into the wonders of nature by using tools such as environmental education, science and art.
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About the museum
Salkio´s Natural History Collection opened in 1982. Kieppi continues the work of its founder by promoting nature conservation and environmental education.
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Kieppi, Kokkolan luonnontieteellinen museo
Pitkänsillankatu 26, 67100, Kokkola
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Mari Mäenpää
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Kieppi, Kokkolan luonnontieteellinen museo
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Kokkolan luonnontieteellinen museo Kieppi
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Merja Passoja
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Kieppi, Kokkolan luonnontieteellinen museo
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