Radio and TV Museum Mastola: A Blast from Finland's Broadcasting Past

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Explore Finland's broadcasting history at the Radio and TV Museum Mastola in Lahti, nestled beneath the city's iconic radio towers.

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Radio and TV Museum Mastola

Step back in time at the Radio and TV Museum Mastola in Lahti, where you can explore the history of Finnish broadcasting. Located at the foot of the iconic 150-meter radio towers, the museum features interactive exhibits, vintage equipment, and a glimpse into the evolution of radio and television technology.

A brief summary to Radio and TV Museum Mastola

Radiomäenkatu 37, Lahti, 15100, FI
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Tuesday 9 am-5 pm
Wednesday 9 am-5 pm
Thursday 9 am-5 pm
Friday 9 am-5 pm
Saturday 11 am-4 pm
Sunday 11 am-4 pm

Local tips

Check out the museum shop for unique gifts and souvenirs related to radio and television history.
Take a walk around Radiomäki hill to enjoy the scenery and see the old station buildings and radio towers.
Visit the museum's website to see about current exhibitions and activities.

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Getting There

Walking

From Lahti Travel Centre, walk north along Vesijärvenkatu, then turn right onto Radiomäenkatu. Continue up the hill to Radiomäki. The museum is located at the foot of the radio towers. The walk is approximately 10 minutes.
Public Transport

Take a local bus from Lahti Travel Centre to the Radiomäki area. Check local bus schedules for the most up-to-date information. From the nearest bus stop, it is a short walk to the museum. A single ticket costs approximately €3.30.
Car

From the city center, follow signs for Radiomäki. The museum is located at Radiomäenkatu 37. Free parking is available for four hours with a parking disc. Remember to display the parking disc in your car.

Discover more about Radio and TV Museum Mastola

The Radio and TV Museum Mastola, also known as Mastola, invites you to delve into the captivating world of Finnish radio and television history. Situated on Radiomäki (Radio Hill) in Lahti, the museum is housed in the former AM station building, right at the base of the towering 150-meter radio towers that have become a landmark of the city. Established in 1998 and renovated in 2014–2017, Mastola showcases the development of broadcasting technology and its impact on Finnish society. Explore exhibits featuring radio and TV sets, broadcasting equipment, radio tubes, and more. The museum also offers a look at program production, from sound effects and makeup to television drama sets. You can even create your own newscast in the chroma key studio. Lahti played a pivotal role in Finnish broadcasting history. In 1927, the first long-wave station in Finland was built in Lahti due to its central location, with the iconic radio towers erected shortly after. The station was inaugurated in 1928, and in 1935, a new long-wave station was completed, equipped with a powerful 150 kW Marconi transmitter. Although the AM station ceased broadcasting in 1993, the legacy lives on through the Radio and TV Museum Mastola. Today, the museum collaborates with many operators to preserve the history of radio and television. With interactive exhibits and a wide range of activities, the Radio and TV Museum Mastola offers a fun and educational experience for visitors of all ages.