Museum Eliel

A region full of stories!

Museum Eliel offers experiences of and insights into the history and present day of North Karelia. The exhibitions at Eliel showcase the region's diverse voices, breathtakingly beautiful nature and life through the ages.

The museum is located in the old Joensuu City Hall, on the edge of the market square.

Rantakatu 20, 80100 Joensuu

Museo Eliel Opens October 11th 2025

Opening hours:

Tue–Sat 11.00–18.00

Sun 12.00–16.00

Tickets:

Thematic exhibitions (incl. cellar) - €12

Individual ticket to cellar - €5

Students, pensioners, unemployed, conscripts and children (aged 1–17) - €5

Group ticket (min. 10 people) - €8/person

Family ticket (2 adults + 2–3 children) - €20

Museum Eliel accepts the Museum Card

River – Nature and history along the River Pielisjoki

Dive into the whirlpools of the River Pielisjoki!

The otter living on the River Pielisjoki introduces the whole family to the world of North Karelia’s most important waterway. What kind of fauna live on and in the River Pielisjoki? How has the river and its location shaped the industrial and business life of North Karelia?

Come and discover the flow of life in North Karelia!

The Karelian Maiden – From the land of song to digital hillocks

What is your Karelia?

The Karelian Maiden exhibition explores the diversity of being Karelian and the phenomena of folk culture. Travel through the different eras of the region, and experience life and the role of women in Karelia, an area that has been shaped by wars, peace and social upheavals throughout history.

The Karelian Maiden invites everyone to join in the fun!