The building was designed to serve as the administrative center for the Serlachius forest industry corporation.
The museum interior preserves the original office of the company founder, Gösta Serlachius, including his original desk.
The exhibition 'The Paper Monarch' utilizes multimedia technology to recount the history of the company's influence on the local Mänttä community.
Jarl Eklund's design features specific details influenced by the maritime and international commerce of the era.
The archives located at the headquarters hold a vast collection of photographs documenting Finnish industrial history.
The museum building underwent a major renovation to modernize facilities while retaining the historic functionalist exterior.
Serlachius Headquarters is the original museum location situated in the historic head office of the G.A. Serlachius paper mill company in Mänttä, Finland. The building is a notable example of 1930s functionalist architecture designed by architect Jarl Eklund. It houses the permanent exhibition 'The Paper Monarch,' which details the industrial history and legacy of Gösta Serlachius. The museum displays a significant collection of Finnish Golden Age art and contemporary rotating exhibitions. The site functions as one of two Serlachius Museum locations, connected to the newer Serlachius Art Museum Gösta nearby. The facility integrates original office interiors with modern museum exhibition spaces. It serves as a historical archive documenting the rise of the Finnish pulp and paper industry. The site is maintained by the Serlachius Foundation.
The staircase and the grand foyer featuring original 1930s architectural elements.
Combine your visit with the Art Museum Gösta, which is accessible via a short shuttle ride or a walk through the lakeside park.
Visit the historical archives if you are researching Finnish industrial history or family genealogy from the region.
Allow extra time to walk through the surrounding park area that borders the Mäntänvuori nature trails.
Do not confuse the Headquarters building with the Art Museum Gösta; they are separate buildings located a short distance apart.
Closed on Mondays during the low season.
Maintain a quiet volume in exhibition halls; photography is generally permitted for personal use without flash.
