Mesikkä Animal museum

The exhibition in the Mesikkä Animal museum centers around the relationship between people and nature; the traditions, hunting and the special features of the local flora and fauna. The basis of the exhibition is the collection of stuffed animals by hunter and teacher Heimo Rautava. Inside the museum is also the gift shop Parppeinpuoti. The Mesikkä Animal Museum carries the name of Erkki Raappana's war-time pet bear. You can learn more about Mesikkä the bear cub at the exhibition in the Border General's Cabin.