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Museum · Vaasa, Ostrobótnia
Kuntsin modernin taiteen museo
Museum of modern and contemporary art housed in an old warehouse by the inner harbour.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Kuntsin modernin taiteen museo
Kuntsi occupies an old customs warehouse in Vaasa’s inner harbour. The location allows combining the exhibitions with a walk along the waterfront. The building preserves a scale linked to port activities, different from the island landscape seen when heading out to Kvarken.
The programme presents modern and contemporary art through exhibitions that change throughout the year. The museum’s name is connected to the collector Simo Kuntsi. Before visiting, check the current exhibition topics to decide how much time to spend in the galleries and which activities might interest the group.
From the market square, you can walk to the site heading toward the sea. Set aside an indoor period to alternate with outdoor walks, especially on rainy days. A walk around the harbour helps place the old warehouse in the city’s history without turning the exhibitions into a quick pass-through.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
From one and a half hours to two hours.
Best time
In a period separate from the departure to the archipelago.
How to get there
Walk from the centre to Sisäsatama, the inner harbour.
Tip
Check the current exhibition before deciding how much time to spend in the galleries.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Kuntsin modernin taiteen museo
Is Kuntsi on an island of the archipelago?
No. The museum is in Vaasa’s inner harbour itself.
Is the exhibition always the same?
The museum works with a programme of exhibitions; check the theme of the visit.
What was the building used for?
The building was a customs warehouse by the harbour.