Border of Memories Museum

The Border of Memories Museum records the national defence and military history of the Kontio­lahti region. The museum brings objects, stories and diffe­rent types of memories from the region back to the region.

As its name suggests, the Border of Memories Museum uses the inter­faces of diffe­rent memories to examine the Kontio­ranta and Kontio­lahti area: what kind of memories, people, organi­sa­tions, battles, wars and activi­ties existed or took place here?

Learn about these inter­faces in the experience-based rooms of the museum: a dugout that dates back to the Conti­nua­tion War takes you back to the time of trench warfare, the forest of the fallen illustrates the harsh reality of war, The Terror of Morocco tells the story of Aarne Juuti­lainen, and the garrison barracks illustrate the history of the North Karelia brigade.

The museum theme combines the idea of Kontio­lahti as Finland’s eastern­most geograp­hical border area and its position as an impor­tant region in terms of national defence while simul­ta­neously using the museum’s name to highlight the threat of losing our memories. When do we step over the border of losing contact with memories and the people who carry them?

The Border of Memories is starting the long-term process of recor­ding tradi­tional knowledge in Kontio­lahti. The aim in future years is to continue collec­ting memories, objects and histo­rical material related to the topic  and expand the museum. 

See the prices and opening hours

5.12.2024 klo 12.00–19.00

2.1.2025 klo 12.00–19.00

3.1.2025 klo 12.00–19.00

4.1.2025 klo 10.00–15.00

During winter the museum is generally open to groups by reservation.

Read more about the Border of Memories Museum here

Virtual exhibi­tion at the Border of Memories Museum

The virtual exhibi­tion at the Border of Memories Museum was built during spring 2024 and can now be viewed via the link below. The virtual exhibi­tion provides access to stories that supple­ment a museum visit. 

See the Border of Memories Museum’s virtual exhibi­tion here.

The virtual exhibition/environment was built as part of the Kontio­lahti tourism ecosystem inter­na­tio­na­li­sa­tion project adminis­tered by Kontion­loikka Oy. The project is co-funded by the European Union.

Admis­sion fees and prices for the Border of Memories Museum starting on 1 February 2024:

Payment methods: cash, debit card or culture voucher. MobilePay may be possible in the future. 

Guided tours for groups are available by advance reservation

Prices start at EUR 79/hour and include the first 5 people.

To book a guided tour in advance: Jarkko Peiponen / Kontion­loikka Oy, tel. +358 50 472 4144. 

Guided tours and prices for groups

The primary payment method for group bookings is the online shop or an invoice. https://shopkontiolahti.fi/