The Finnish Labor Museum Werstas — Attraction in Tampere sub-region

Superb experience. Informative, thought-provoking, varied and absorbing with an eye-catching steam engine room for those who need a visual spectacle and interactive elements for children throughout.

The information boards are digestible and not too dry, while not being brief and superficial either

Overall, you will find a reflection on the nature of work and humanity which presents the achievements and shortcomings of social democracy, industrialisation, the labour movement through Tampere and Finland's experience.

As a resident of a country who is losing these values I was almost brought to tears in places in relief to have solidarity with people again.

And it's free! (That is to say, adequately funded through tax...

The Finnish Labour Museum Werstas is a large museum featuring several changing exhibitions and two permanent ones: the Industry Museum and the Steam Engine Museum. The Industry Museum, which tells the story of “the Manchester of Finland”, the industrial history of Tampere, is particularly captivating and inspiring. The Steam Engine Museum houses a large Sulzer steam engine from 1900 that used to power the Finlayson cotton mill. The current main exhibition, “Builders,” is also noteworthy. There are plenty of activities for kids, and the entire museum experience is free of charge. Highly...

Interactivity for kids 💯 Plenty to see and learn. We went with our 3,6,9yo kids and they loved it. The play area and activities for kids kept them entertained which allowed the adults to actually view the exhibits. I also love that the videos had a piechart-like timer to show the length. Language-wise, most displays had the English language. We spent about 2 hours here and would have stayed longer if not for hunger pangs. Best part, the museum is free! Highly...