Petäjäveden radio- ja puhelinmuseo

Radio and telephone museum is supported by Petäjäveden Vanhojen Viestilaitteiden Museon Tukiyhdistys ry. (Society of Old communication devices of Petäjävesi) founded 1995. The collection and the administration fulfil requirements of National Board of Antiquities of Finland.

The collections are on display at the former nursing home of Petäjävesi, dating 1916. The most of the things are at the attic, where has been converted over 350 square meters exhibition area. There is staircase to main exhibition area, so the main exhibition does not have disabled access. Only a limited part of the collection can be seen by handicapped.

The collection consists of over 2000 recorded items and much more paper documents, which are being listed. The oldest radio is from 1924, oldest thermionic (radio) valve is from 1918 and oldest telephone is from 1880. Our main goal is to collect Finland’s electronic communication history. There are special collections of Finland’s biggest manufactures (ASA, Helvar, Salora and also Philips’ subsidiary of Finland).
Finland’s a foreign military and professional equipment has on its own collection.

Opening hours

• During winter, Thursday 12-14.Closed eves and public holidays.
• For other times on request. Don´t hesitate to call or email us. We are happy to open the museum for you.

Admittance fees:

• Adults 4 e, child with parents 0 e
• Combination ticket (5 e) admittance also to Keski-Suomen tieliikennemuseo

2012 the antique electronics flea market 19.5.

• 13th year in the row. Finland´s biggest collectors' meeting. they are held at the museum's yard.
• We start at 9 AM and flea market lasts until 1 PM.
• At 1 PM starts the auction.
• Cofeeshop open during flea market

Contact Us

or by phone +358 440 732 813