Kajaani Art Museum, Kainuu Travel Guide

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Explore modern and contemporary art in a historic, functionalist building. The Kajaani Art Museum: where art meets history.

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Housed in a former police station designed in the functionalist style by Eino Pitkänen, the Kajaani Art Museum showcases a diverse collection of modern and contemporary art with both national and international significance. Opened in 1993, the museum also hosts performances, guided tours and workshops.

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Linnankatu 14, Kajaani, 87100, FI
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Sunday 10 am-5 pm

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Check the museum's website or social media for information on current exhibitions and events.
Don't miss the preserved jail room, a unique reminder of the building's history as a police station.
Take advantage of the free admission to explore the museum's diverse collection.

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Getting There

Walking

The Kajaani Art Museum is located at Linnankatu 14 in the city center. From the Kajaani Town Hall, walk east on Raatihuoneentori, then turn left onto Linnankatu. The museum will be on your left. The walk is approximately 5 minutes. No costs are associated with walking.
Public Transport

The Kajaani Art Museum is easily accessible by bus. From the Kajaani bus station, take any bus that stops near the city center. Get off at the 'Taidemuseo P' stop, which is directly in front of the museum. Bus tickets cost approximately €3-4. Check local bus schedules for the most up-to-date information.
Parking

If driving, parking is available on Pohjolankatu near the museum. There is one disabled parking space about 40 meters from the main doors. Other parking spaces are available with 3-hour disc parking from Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. Parking is free and unrestricted on weekday evenings after 5 PM and on weekends. Parking fees are not charged unless the time limit is exceeded.

Discover more about Kajaani Art Museum

The Kajaani Art Museum, opened in April 1993, resides in a building with a rich history, originally designed as a police station by architect Eino Pitkänen. Completed in 1936, the building exemplifies functionalist architecture. Before becoming an art museum, the building served as a police station until the 1980s. In 1985, it was renovated to house the Art Hall, and later in 1993, it officially became the Kajaani Art Museum.The museum's collection features a wide array of modern art and art history, attracting both national and international interest. Besides exhibitions, the museum offers performances, guided tours, workshops, and lectures. Artworks from the museum's collections are also displayed in public spaces and parks throughout the city.Visitors can explore the museum's exhibitions and events, with information available on social media channels and the museum's website. The building has been renovated to ensure accessibility, and one of the former jail rooms has been preserved as a reminder of the building's past.