Maritime Centre Vellamo

Designed by Architect Ilmari Lahdelma, Maritime Centre Vellamo is a unique new building at the Kantasatama Harbour in the centre of Kotka. The building with its wave-like roof houses the Maritime Museum of Finland, Museum of Kymenlaakso and Information Centre Vellamo. Enjoyments are also provided by Restaurant Laakonki and Museum Shop Plootu. Built in a genuine port environment, Maritime Centre Vellamo is a new kind of a museum complex, where the visitor can become absorbed in fascinating tales and encounter surprising experiences. As an example, you can get to know the exhibitions through scents, touching or motion. The entire building is unobstructed – only the imagination sets the limits. Maritime Centre Vellamo is open on Tue, Thu-Sun 11-18, Wed 11-20, Mon closed. Admission 8/4 €, group ticket 6 €, those under 18 years of age have free admission. Free admission to the exhibitions on Wednesdays at 18-20. www.merikeskusvellamo.fi