Museum of Crafts of Finland and Centre for National Finnish Costume

The Museum of Crafts of Finland and the Centre for National Finnish Costume, located in the town of Yuvaskylä in central Finland, originated on December 14, 1888. Originally at that time, the Museum of Folk Crafts was located in Helsinki.

In 1933, the museum ceased its work, the collection consisting of samples of paintings, embroidery, folk carvings, ceramics, weaving, was moved to the vault. It was not until 1982 that the museum became fully operational in a modern location.

Today, the collection of the museum consists of 2999 items of ancient and modern folk art not only by masters of Finland, but also by Russia, France, Norway and Sweden.

In the workshop, located on the second floor of the museum, visitors with the help of the necessary materials, tools, following the clear instructions of the museum staff and illustrations, can independently produce objects of folk art.

In 1992, the National Costume Center of Finland was established at the museum, which collected samples of linen, lace, cloth.

The Textile Restoration Center was incorporated into the museum in 1995.