Prologue
Photo: E. A. Bergius
At the beginning of the 20th century Tampere, a factory town attracts new citizens and the standard of living rises. The city is a combination of a modernizing urban environment and, on the other hand, a hamlet-like suburb. Industry is built on female labour. World War I turns Tampere into a garrison town and soon every tenth passer-by is a Russian soldier. In the surrounding countryside the question of tenant farmers and land reform is becoming an issue. Finnish people become more actively interested in politics and public participation increases. In the March of 1917 the Russian revolution sets off and the imperial power is thrown. Struggle for power begins.
Photo: Marika Tamminen
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Museum Centre Vapriikki Opening hours:
Tue-Sun 10-18. Closed on Mondays.
Exceptions in 2011:
Open 5.1., 21.4, 30.4., 23.6., 5.12 ja 31.12. 10-16
Closed 1.1., 22.4., 25.4., 24.6.-26.6., 6.12 and 23.-26.12.
Free friday nights (15-18) continue!
Tickets:
8 € adults
3 € for children (7-16 years), students
6 € for pensioners, the unemployed and members of groups (more than 10 persons)
18 € for family ticket (2 adults, 2-4 children)
Children under age 7 admitted at no charge
Ticket includes access to all Vapriikki's exhibitions. More information here.
Vapriikki annual card 30 €
Annual card is valid for one year after the purchase. The Annual Card provides access
to all Vapriikki's exhibitions. With the annual card you also get a discount from the Museum Shop Vinssi.
N.B.: Exhibition has material that some may find shocking.
We recommend the exhibition for children above 13 years of age.
Free of charge Veterans.
Ticket includes access to all Vapriikki's exhibitions.
Tour:
1 hour tour 50 €
1,5 hour tour 60 €
2 hour (or 2 guides for groups above 30 people) tour 70 €
Inquiries: tel. +358 (0)3 5656 6966
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