The 150-meter masts were originally constructed as part of a high-power longwave radio station to secure international communication for Finland.
The museum building is located on a site historically used for telecommunications starting in the 1920s.
Visitors can climb the hill for panoramic views of the city of Lahti and the surrounding lake landscape.
The facility includes a 'radio studio' where visitors can record their own broadcasts.
The location is recognized for its unique blend of industrial architecture and public recreational space.
The Radio and TV Museum Mastola is housed within a historic landmark on Radiomäki hill, featuring two iconic 150-meter-tall radio masts that have dominated the Lahti skyline since 1927. The museum documents the history of Finnish broadcasting, from early radio telegraphy to modern television technology. Visitors can explore interactive exhibits that allow them to experience the feeling of being a television host or voice actor in a studio setting. The facility occupies the former transmission station building, which retains original technical equipment and transmitter halls. The museum grounds are part of the Radiomäki sports and park area, known for its preservation of historical industrial infrastructure. It serves as a national center for broadcasting heritage in Finland. The exhibits trace the evolution of media consumption through various decades of 20th-century technology.
From the base of the radio masts looking upward to capture the scale of the towers against the sky.
Allow extra time to walk around the base of the massive radio masts outside the museum building.
Visit the dedicated media production areas if you are interested in hands-on broadcast equipment experience.
Check the exterior grounds for local geological markers regarding the Salpausselkä ridge formation.
Do not attempt to climb the radio masts themselves, as they are restricted industrial structures.
Closed on Mondays.
