The title of the main exhibition is “The Settlers”.
MAIN EXHIBITION
THE SETTLERS – ANDREAS ALARIESTO’S MEMORIES OF SOMPIO
Andreas Alariesto was a unique storyteller whose works preserve the vanishing folklore of Lapland. The exhibition The Settlers takes you on a journey to the wilderness of Sompio, where axes and hard labor turned the wilds into homes. Alariesto’s colorful paintings and their accompanying stories provide a window into the settlers’ everyday lives, their resilience, and their deep connection with nature.
Marika Välimaa
Curator
Open Tue-Sat 11-17
The visiting exhibition is “Artist and His Model”.
VISITING EXHIBITION
The Artist and His Model
“The Artist and Their Model” presents portraits by Reidar Särestöniemi, reflecting his artistic development since his student years in Leningrad (1956–1959). The works span from traditional portraits and deep self-portraits in animal guises to warm, respectful depictions of friends, showcasing a color palette that evolved from harmonious tones to vibrant, pure colors.
Liisa Tervahauta
Director of the Särestöniemi Museum, emeritus
OPENING HOURS
The exhibitions are open
Tuesday – Saturday 11 – 5 p.m.
Closed on public holiday
TICKETS
Adult 10 €
Seniors, students and schoolchildren 8€
Group. min 10 people, 8 € / person
Children under 7 free