Kantti – Kuopio Museum & Library

Kantti is a hub of knowledge, stories and interaction in the heart of Kuopio. The renovated Kuopio Museum is connected to the main library by a new building, and combines natural sciences, cultural history as well as the library’s collections and services, serving as a focal point for learning, wonderment and new ideas.

The permanent exhibition on cultural history and natural science of Kuopio Museum offers knowledge and experiences by taking the visitor on a journey through the local area; from the history of Northern Savo all the way to the changing nature of eastern Finland.

Kantti also has new venues for workshops and meetings, children’s playroom, the museum shop and Café Kantti.

Café Kantti is located on Museokatu, and in summer there is also a 40-seated terrace. On weekdays, Café Kantti offers salad and soup lunches. The café is open according to the opening hours of the museum and library