Raahe Museum (or the Museum of Raahe ) is the oldest museum of local history and culture in Finland . The museum is located in the town of Raahe , in Oulu province.
15-505: The Museum of Raahe was founded in 1862 by Carl Robert Ehrström . From the beginning of the 20th century, the museum has been located in the old customs house, which was built in 1848 and originally served as a place for hiring seamen during the Age of Sail . The building has been preserved almost in its original condition. The collection found in Raahe Museum reflects the history of Raahe as
30-489: A museum based on those curiosities. In March 1862, Ehrström started a campaign to collect donations from the wealthy citizens of Raahe. In a few months he had collected a considerable sum of money and gained wide publicity for his museum project. His achievement, the first local Finnish museum of history, culture and natural sciences, Raahe Museum , started its activities in October 1862. Raahe Museum Raahe Museum (or
45-453: A perfect copy of the old suit in 1988, suitability called The Young Gentleman . The copy has been successfully tested underwater several times. The Raahe Museum also operates The Shipowner's Home Interior Museum and The Old Pharmacy Museum , which are both situated in the centre of the town near the Museum of Raahe. Ojala Homestead Museum , Olkijoki Armistice Cottage and Saloinen Museum in
60-404: A perfect copy of the old suit in 1988, suitability called The Young Gentleman . The copy has been successfully tested underwater several times. The Raahe Museum also operates The Shipowner's Home Interior Museum and The Old Pharmacy Museum , which are both situated in the centre of the town near the Museum of Raahe. Ojala Homestead Museum , Olkijoki Armistice Cottage and Saloinen Museum in
75-403: A town of ship builders and seafarers. The main collection of the museum consists of donations made in the 19th century. These encompass unusual natural items and other objects from foreign countries, including exotic souvenirs brought to Raahe by sailors . The collection has been expanded to include items of cultural history , with many relating to Raahe's history. Many of these items, such as
90-560: The Age of Sail . The building has been preserved almost in its original condition. The collection found in Raahe Museum reflects the history of Raahe as a town of ship builders and seafarers. The main collection of the museum consists of donations made in the 19th century. These encompass unusual natural items and other objects from foreign countries, including exotic souvenirs brought to Raahe by sailors . The collection has been expanded to include items of cultural history , with many relating to Raahe's history. Many of these items, such as
105-552: The Museum of Raahe ) is the oldest museum of local history and culture in Finland . The museum is located in the town of Raahe , in Oulu province. The Museum of Raahe was founded in 1862 by Carl Robert Ehrström . From the beginning of the 20th century, the museum has been located in the old customs house, which was built in 1848 and originally served as a place for hiring seamen during
120-418: The miniature sailing boats and paintings thereof, reflect the maritime history of the town. The collection also includes weapons, coins, textiles and toys from different eras. There are several rarities among the artifacts such as the wooden sculptures which were made for the first church of Raahe in the 17th century. These colourful and unique sculptures were made by a French sculptor, Mikael Balt , who
135-418: The miniature sailing boats and paintings thereof, reflect the maritime history of the town. The collection also includes weapons, coins, textiles and toys from different eras. There are several rarities among the artifacts such as the wooden sculptures which were made for the first church of Raahe in the 17th century. These colourful and unique sculptures were made by a French sculptor, Mikael Balt , who
150-596: The buildings of the Raahe museum, the former crown granary. It was made of calf leather and dates from the 18th century. Its exact origin is unknown but the foot parts suggest a Finnish origin. The suit, which was used in short underwater work like checking the conditions of the bottom of a ship, was donated to Raahe Museum by Captain Johan Leufstadius (1829–1906), who was a master mariner, merchant and ship owner. The conservator of Raahe Museum, Jouko Turunen , tailored
165-488: The buildings of the Raahe museum, the former crown granary. It was made of calf leather and dates from the 18th century. Its exact origin is unknown but the foot parts suggest a Finnish origin. The suit, which was used in short underwater work like checking the conditions of the bottom of a ship, was donated to Raahe Museum by Captain Johan Leufstadius (1829–1906), who was a master mariner, merchant and ship owner. The conservator of Raahe Museum, Jouko Turunen , tailored
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#1732880848350180-531: The papers describing his studies were ignored or misplaced in academic bureaucracy. Thesis 1840. Besides medical science, Ehrström was also very interested in local history. He researched Finnish folk culture and arranged archaeological expeditions in northern Finland. In 1854, he moved to the coastal town of Raahe to work as a county doctor. At that time, sea trading was becoming the town's most important form of livelihood. Sailors brought interesting souvenirs from abroad and Ehrström started thinking of establishing
195-441: The wider Raahe area are also operated by Raahe Museum. Carl Robert Ehrstr%C3%B6m Carl Robert Ehrström (1803–1881) was a Finnish medical doctor, bacteriologist and archaeologist . Ehrström became interested in science and culture at a young age. He got medical training and worked as a practicing doctor and scientist. During the 1850s he formed an early hypothesis of how microbes might relate to disease. Unfortunately,
210-506: Was invited to work in Raahe by the burgomaster , Henrik Corte , in 1655. They date from medieval Catholicism and mostly represent the Baroque style. Balt's sculptures in the Raahe Museum include angels, saints and many other figures and symbols from the Bible. The most famous treasure of the museum is " The Old Gentleman ", the oldest surviving diving suit in the world. It is located in one of
225-409: Was invited to work in Raahe by the burgomaster , Henrik Corte , in 1655. They date from medieval Catholicism and mostly represent the Baroque style. Balt's sculptures in the Raahe Museum include angels, saints and many other figures and symbols from the Bible. The most famous treasure of the museum is " The Old Gentleman ", the oldest surviving diving suit in the world. It is located in one of
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