Särestöniemi Art Museum
A unique and peaceful destination to visit on the banks of Ounasjoki: The home and art museum of painter, Professor Reidar Särestöniemi (1925-1981) in Kittilä Kaukonen.
The Särestöniemi Museum located in the village of Kaukonen, is a memorable cultural destination full of emotion, history and art. The museum complex includes the estate of the Särestöniemi family, which represents the old “peräpohjalainen” building tradition, Old Särestö (1873) and the impressive log buildings Galleria (1972) and Ateljee-koti (1978) built by Reidar Särestöniemi and designed by the architect couple Reima and Raili Pietilä. You can also find a small cafe and a museum shop in Särestöniemi.
Särestöniemi´s works are always on display in the gallery, the main exhibition changes once a year in November-December. In Atelier and Old Särestö, the exhibitions change more often - there is always something new to see in Särestö! Up-to-date exhibition information can be found on the Särestöniemi Art Museum's website.
The museum is open all year-round: TUE-FRI 11-17 & SAT 10-16
Please reserve enough time for the visit; three buildings with exhibitions and app. 1km walk between them takes 1-2 hours.
Functional activities available for families with children during the museum visit without a separate fee.
Guided tours and art experiences in English available on request, please ask for an offer: info@sarestoniemenmuseo.fi
Welcome to the most unique and surprising museum, Särestö!
