The pavilion's structure is constructed from over 500 individual glulam timber elements.
Joenniemi Manor was originally built as a private residence for the Serlachius family in 1935.
The collection includes significant works by Akseli Gallen-Kallela and Eero Järnefelt.
The museum uses geothermal energy to heat its modern exhibition spaces.
The museum's site was formerly part of an extensive manor estate that included agricultural land and a sawmill.
The pavilion's design incorporates a 'forest' of timber columns to mimic the surrounding pine woods.
The museum operates an art residency program for international artists.
The Gösta Serlachius Museum of Art is located on the shores of Melasjärvi lake in Mänttä, Finland, combining a historic manor house with a modern, glass-and-timber pavilion. The pavilion, designed by MX_SI Architectural Studio, is noted for its extensive use of glulam beams and its integration into the surrounding forest landscape. The museum houses the extensive art collection of Gösta Serlachius, a former forest industry magnate. The collection features a significant array of Finnish Golden Age paintings alongside contemporary installations. The museum grounds include a park, outdoor sculptures, and walking trails along the lakeshore. Visitors can transition between the classic Joenniemi Manor and the contemporary exhibition space. The site functions as one of two Serlachius museums in Mänttä, with the other located at the former paper mill site. The architecture was shortlisted for the Finlandia Prize for Architecture upon its completion in 2014.
The lakeside glass facade of the modern pavilion reflecting the forest and water.
Take advantage of the complimentary bicycles provided for visitors to travel between the two museum sites.
Visit the sculpture park during the summer months to view the outdoor exhibits set against the lakeside scenery.
Allow extra time to walk the forest trails that loop around the manor property.
Attempting to see both the Gösta Museum and the Gustaf Museum on foot without utilizing the provided shuttle or bicycle service, as they are several kilometers apart.
Closed on Mondays.
