The Museum of Central Finland , adjacent to the Alvar Aalto Museum and designed by Aalto, sees few visitors. A pity, for it’s a well-presented display. The main exhibition is an attractive overview of rural life in central Finland from prehistoric times onwards. There’s an ancient sledge-runner dated to 4000 BC, and displays on hunting, fishing and logging, with English translations. It gives a good feel for traditional Finnish life and finishes in a typical old grocery. Upstairs is a history of Jyväskylä itself, with great scale models; the top floor holds temporary art exhibitions, often associated with the arts festival.
