Crown Granary Museum

The Old Gentleman i.e. the oldest diving suit in the world in his vitrine at the Grown Granary museum in Raahe — The Old Gentleman, the calfskin diving suit from the 18th century, is a true rarity.

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64.6812784, 24.4686287

Address: Merikatu 10, Raahe
Phone: +358 (0)40 135 6949
Email: museo@raahe.fi

Crown Granary Museum

The latest member of the local museum family, the Crown Granary, is located but a short walk from the centre Raahe. The former state granary sheds light on Raahe’s past from prehistory to modern times and also currently holds the famous oldest diving suit in the world the Old Gentleman. At this museum, you get to do more than just look at the items on display, as touching and trying things out are very much permitted. Between experiencing the museum’s other content, visitors can pet the seal lady Harmastus, try on a heavy diver’s helmet, lift loads with pulleys or work on an ancient Giant’s Church stone enclosure. The exhibition at the Crown Granary is updated continuously, so there is sure to be something new to experience each time you visit.

Stuck at home? Experience two Raahe museums on a virtual tour

Get comfy and embark on a virtual journey to two of the seven museum destinations in Raahe, the Packhouse museum and the Shipowner's home at the Sovelius house. Both tours offer you intriguing pieces of the history and tales of the marine town and the unique collection of artefacts. Start your virtual tour here. Additional info embedded on the tour is currently available in Finnish, however you can visit the English pages for each of the museum destinations for more information.

Category: Whole family, Museums & churches, Attractions