RIISA – Orthodox Church Museum of Finland
is a specialized museum of outstanding national, regional and global significance. It was founded in Kuopio in 1957 and continues the traditions of the Museum of Antiquities established at the old Monastery of Valamo in Lake Ladoga in 1912.
The word riisa refers to a metallic cover placed over an icon. to protect and embellish it.
Welcome to RIISA!
The collections are based on items from the Orthodox parishes of Karelia and Petsamo and the monasteries of Valamo, Konevitsa and Petsamo that came to Finland through the evacuations that took place during the wars of 1939-1944.
The icons, liturgical vessels and textiles, and rare books and manuscripts that make up RIISA’s extensive collections range in age from the 16th century up to the present day, and its archives contain a wealth of historical documents, maps, building plans and photographs.
Address
RIISA – Orthodox Church Museum of Finland
70110 Kuopio
+358 20 6100 266
e-mail: info@riisa.fi
Parking 2 h with a parking disk.
Open
Tue – Fri 10-17,
Sat – Sun 11-15
Exceptions to Opening Hours:
Thu 30th April 10-15
Fri 1st May closed
Thu 14th May closed
Thu 18th June 10-15
Fri-Sun 19th-21st June closed
The Museum is fully accessible and belongs to the Disability Card programme.
Admission fees
Adult 12 €
Students and Pensioners 8 €
Groups from 10 persons 8 €
Under 18 year-olds – free of charge
We accept payments in cash, by cards, Smartum, ePassi, Edenred and Museokortti.
Guided tours
Tue – Fri 100 € / group
Sat – Sun 125 € / group
Please book the guided tour in advance by e-mail info@riisa.fi
