Finnish Museum of Refrigeration

The Finnish Museum of Refrigeration was founded in Antverkka, at small town of Ylöjärvi 23.2.1986. In the beginning the museum was housed at an attic of old cowshed. The new part of the museum was built 1992. It made possible to exhibit larger items.

On summer 2007 museum is open on June 3rd, July 1st, August 5th and September 2nd at 12:00- 16:00. An extra opening with music and pancakes is held on 11th August.

The fee includes a guided tuor and coffee or juice. On opening days the fee includes entrance to the St Michaels Chapel.

History

For a long time the museum was owned by its founder, Dr. In Technology h.c. Paavo V. Suominen. He donated the museum with all its contents to the Foundation of Finnish Museum of Refrigeration in the year 2004.

The purpose of the museum is to serve, not only the professionals and the business sector of the industry of refrigeration, but all people interested in the subject on man made cold. It is the only museum of its kind in Finland.

We also welcome groups of 10-60 persons.
Further inquires and prices:
Kristiina Eerola
GSM +358 40 867 9644
kristiina.eerola@kylmamuseo.fi

Refrigeration special museum 20 years
24.8.2006

The Finnish Museum of Refrigeration celebrated its 20th birthday in 2006. The "grand old man and refrigeration specialist", Dr. in Technology h.c. Paavo V. Suominen founded the Museum in Ylöjärvi Finland in 1986. Dr. Suominen has collected old refrigeration machines, refrigerators and other refrigeration material since 1946. In the year 2004 the Museum was protected by a foundation and the history of refrigeration business was secured.
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