Paateri - the home and studio of sculptress Eva Ryynänen

Paateri - the home and studio of sculptress Eva Ryynänen

Paateri - the home and studio of sculptress Eva Ryynänen

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Paateri - the home and studio of sculptress Eva Ryynänen

Paateri - the home and studio of sculptress Eva Ryynänen

Eva Ryynänen (1915–2001) was one of the most well known Finnish sculptors after 1950s. She used mainly wood as her main material. The main subjects of her art were children, animals, nature, fairy tale characters, Finnish mythology and chores of a farm house.

Paateri is situated in Vuonisjärvi, in a beautiful place near river and forest. Paateri consists of the artist's home, studio, church and café, all designed by the sculptress and full of her works of art.

 

Click here for driving directions to Paateri!

 

WELCOME!

 

OPENING HOURS OF WINTER SEASON (17.2. - 7.3.2025)

 

Open for self-guided visits during the ski holiday weeks (17.2.2025 - 7.3.2025) Mon - Sun from 10.00 AM to 4.00 PM . The Gallery Café is open from 10.00 AM to 5.30 PM.

 

More information: Paateri +35840 1044 055 or to Pielinen Museum +35840 1044 151 / museo@lieksa.fi

 

ADMISSION FEES

Adult ticket

9,00 €/person

Students and pensioners

7 €/person

Children under 18-year old

Free admission

 

OPENING HOURS OF SUMMER SEASON (15.5.–15.9.)

Open every day 10.00 AM to 6.00 PM. Closed on Midsummer Eve.

 

ADMISSION FEES

Adult ticket

11,00 €/person

Group ticket

9 €/person (Group must include at least 10 adults)

Students and pensioners

9 €/person

Children under 18-year old

Free admission

Season ticket

16,00 €/person, valid until the end of the year

Combined seasonal ticket Paateri and Pielinen museum

22,00 €/person valid until 15.5-15.9.2024

Joint ticket to Paateri and Pielinen museum

18,00 €/person valid for seven days from the date of purchase in Paateri and in Pielinen Museum 15.5.-15.9. 
Museum Card Free admission


For a joint ticket buyer, a ticket for the SuperPUU ( in English: Wild Wild Wood) exhibition at the Pielinen Museum 6,50 €/person (valid 15.5.-30.9.) 

This exhibition is a special exhibition, which can be experienced until 19.2 - 30.9.2025 in the Pielinen museum main building's temporary exhibition space. The exhibition includes selected items from the Wild Wild Wood set.

 

Free admission

  • Children under 18-year old
  • Museum Card
  • ICOM card
  • Group leaders and bus drivers (Groups over 10 persons)
  • Free admission on 15.6. (Eva's birthday)
  • wedding, concert and church visitors

 

Guided tours

  • Guided tours in Finnish language are included in the admission fee during summer season (15.5.-15.9)
  • Guided tours in other languages must be reserved in advance. Contact info: museo@lieksa.fi

 

Renting the Church of Paateri or cafeteria

It’s possible to rent the beautiful church of Paater or cafeteria to private events such as weddings! Inquirys: museo@lieksa.fi

Renting fees:

The Church of Paateri: 160 € for an event

The cafeteria: 80 € for an event

 

Contact info:

Paateri 21, FI-81560 Vuonislahti, tel. +358 40 1044 055

Inquiries about visits: museo@lieksa.fi +358 40 1044 055 or +358 40 1044 151