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Ett Hem Museum

About

Ett Hem Museum is an intimate window into Turku’s upper‑class life at the turn of the 20th century, preserved in a charming yellow wooden house near Turku Cathedral. Once the home of Consul Alfred Jacobsson and his wife Hélène, the residence reflects their refined taste and passion for art, with rooms furnished in period styles ranging from Baroque to Biedermeier. Paintings, textiles, porcelain, and early electric lamps create an atmosphere of quiet elegance, evoking a world where domestic life and cultural appreciation intertwined. The museum opened in 1932 after the couple donated their home and collection to the Åbo Akademi University Foundation, and since 1965 it has operated in its current location on Piispankatu. Today, Ett Hem remains a serene, beautifully curated home museum that offers visitors a rare glimpse into Turku’s bourgeois heritage and the personal stories behind one of the city’s most culturally engaged families.

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Ett Hem Museum
Location

Ett Hem Museum is located at Piispankatu 14, 20500 Turku, Finland, in a charming yellow wooden house nestled in the historic quarter right next to Turku Cathedral and opposite the Grädda restaurant. Situated behind the cathedral in Turku's atmospheric old town, it offers easy access by foot from the city center with nearby street parking on Piispankatu and surrounding areas, though no dedicated museum lot. Nearby attractions include the majestic Turku Cathedral, Sibelius Museum just across the street at Piispankatu 17, the Old Great Square with its vibrant market vibes, Brahe's Park for a green respite, and Porthan's Park blending nature and heritage—all within a short stroll in this culturally rich neighborhood.

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