The South Karelia Museum, founded in 1963, is a part of the museum complex of the city of Lappeenranta. It is housed in old limestone buildings limestone buildings from the 19th century, which were used as artillery warehouses, on the territory of the Linnoitus fortress.
The museum contains exhibits that are directly related to the history of South Karelian culture and the culture of the Karelian Isthmus, represented by the cities of Lapeenranta and Lapeenranta, Vyborg and Priozersk. Folk costumes of the inhabitants of this region Folk costumes of the inhabitants of this region, a model of pre-war Vyborg and other exhibits allow you to better understand the life of the city at that time.
Another museum exhibition is devoted to the origins of the city of Lappeenranta, archaeological finds revealing the history of transport development of ancient trade, economic and international relations.
There are also other historical exhibitions in the museum, which tell about those times when this territory belonged to the Kingdom of Sweden and the Russian Empire.
The South Karelia Museum has special excursions for children and playrooms. The shop sells souvenirs, jewellery, as well as books, postcards, sweets and jewellery.
The Museum of South Karelia has special tours for children and playrooms.
