We cherish the cultural heritage of Pernaja, maintain the historic Agricola House and bring the community together around events and local history.
Society
The Pernaja Agricola Society was founded in 2005 to honour the memory of Agricola and to promote culture, local heritage work and historical research.
Every year, we organise a number of events — summer festivals, exhibitions and conferences — which bring together both local residents and visitors from neighbouring areas.
We carry out active, voluntary maintenance work and ensure that the Agricola House is preserved for future generations.
Museum
The Agricola Museum tells the story of Mikael Agricola — creator of written Finnish and peacemaker — while also shedding light on the parish of Pernaja and the lives of its inhabitants over the centuries. The collections include, among other things, finds from the archaeological excavations carried out in Pernaja at the turn of the millennium.
Open all year round · Free entry · Guided tours by arrangement
Literature Evening
14.10.2026 at 18.00
A warm welcome to the authors’ evening at Agricola House! Free admission. Coffee will be served. No booking required.
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Exhibition
10.2.–17.10.2026
A special exhibition on mail delivery along the Great Coastal Road is open at the Pernaja Agricola Museum from 10 February to 17 October 2026
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Literature Evening
23.10.2026 at 18.00
Kai Nieminen – Genji’s Story The world’s first great novel and the most highly regarded work in Japanese literature. The…
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Discussion evening
28.10.2026 at 18.00
The second of three in the series “Whispers and Shouts” – discussions on the state of the world. Kerstin Kronvall – “Russia’s Distorted Image of the Outside World” The Agricola House 28 October 2026 at 18:00 Free admission!
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Concert
Concert
13.11.2026 at 18.00
Nina’s twilight songs are like a cosy blanket for the soul; poignantly beautiful songs of longing, nostalgia and summer past.…
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Discussion evening
25.11.2026 at 18.00
The third and last part of the series “Whispers and Shouts” – discussions on the state of the world. Leo Stranius – “A 1.5‑Degree Better Everyday Life – Why Reducing Emissions Makes Us Happier” The Agricola House 25 November 2026 at 18:00 Free admission! In discussion: Ruut Luukkonen
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Exhibition
7.10.–19.12.2026
Exhibition The Agricola House Opening hours: Wed–Fri 12–16 Sat 12–15 Opening on 11 October 2026, 13–15 – You’re welcome to come along!
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The building
Agricola House is a former primary school in the centre of Pernaja parish, built in the early 20th century. The house takes its name from the work of the society that cherishes the memory of Mikael Agricola and the tradition of honouring Finnish culture.
The building has undergone several renovations, the most significant of which was carried out in the 2010s. The society maintains the house with volunteer work, and members take an active part in its upkeep and repairs.
In addition to housing the museum, the house serves as a meeting and event venue where the community gathers all year round. The office and archive of the Kuninkaantie (King’s Road) association are also located in Agricola House.
Born in Torsby, Pernaja
Agricola’s life in a nutshell — the father of written Finnish was born in Pernaja. His life’s work laid the foundation for Finnish literacy and the written language.
Further reading: Simo Heininen, Mikael Agricola — Elämä ja teokset (Edita 2007).
Agricola Day is celebrated every year on 9 April
Tiedote
25.9.2026
Air-source heat pumps improve energy efficiency at the Agricola Building: Final report on the 2026 climate investment project
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Tiedote
22.7.2026
Kuiskauksia ja huutoja – uusi keskustelusarja Agricola-talossa. Keskusteluja maailman tilasta keskiviikkoisin klo 18: vieraina Nils Torvalds, Kerstin Kronvall ja Leo Stranius.
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Tiedote
1.4.2026
Hälsning inför Agricoladagen 9 april Sällskapets årsmöte hölls den 8 mars. Då återvaldes styrelsen: Ordförande Robert Lemberg, viceordförande Mia Aitokari, sekreterare Elina Mieskolainen, kassör Marjo Vuokko och medlem Mona Fuhrer. Till suppleanter valdes Anni Kovanen, Hanna Hurtta, Mikko Idlax och Monica Wiik. Fortsättningsvis är vår kära Pia Müller vårt allt i allo och Nina Björkman-Nystén … Jatka artikkeliin Agricoladagens hälsning – Agricolanpäivän tervehdys
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Address
Agricola House
Veckasintie 2
07930 Pernaja
Telephone
summer
1 April – 30 September
Tue–Fri 11–16.30
Sat 11–15
winter
1 October – 31 March
Wed–Fri 12–16
Sat 12–15
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our activities are supported by
We carry out various projects with the help of different funding bodies at Agricolahuset. The projects are funded between 15 and 100 per cent, depending on the funding body. We would like to thank everyone for the contributions and support we have received. We provide information about the various projects on this website, in local newspapers and on our own social media channels.
