Oulu Museum and Science Centre is a regional responsibility museum under the Finnish Museums Act (314/2019). We promote regional museum and cultural work in Northern Ostrobothnia.
As the museum in charge, our mission is to provide information and expertise on local and regional cultural heritage to local museums, public authorities and private citizens. We provide guidance and advice on the built environment, archaeology, restoration and management of the cultural environment. We also act as an expert authority in the province of Northern Ostrobothnia providing statements on planning and land use questions.
Archeology
Archaeologists guide and promote the protection and preservation of archaeological cultural heritage in Northern Ostrobothnia.
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Building research
The central task of building specialists is to guide and promote the protection and preservation of the built cultural environment and cultural heritage.
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Renovation construction
Northern Ostrobothnia Renovation Centre PORA serves small builders in Northern Ostrobothnia.
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For local museums
We act as experts in cultural heritage and promote museum activities, cooperation in our field, and the collection and digitization of cultural heritage.
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