You are welcome to Maritime Centre Vellamo!
Some basic information to start the adventure.
Opening hours
| Tue, Thu-Sun | 11-18 |
| Wed | 11-20 |
| Mon | closed |
| Wed 18-20 free admission to the exhibitions. | |
| Tue, Thu-Sun | 11-18 |
| Wed | 11-20 |
| Mon | closed |
| At other times by advance reservation. | |
The Maritime Centre Vellamo is closed on 25 and 26 June, 6 December as well as 24 and 25 December.
Information Centre Vellamo | |||
| Tue, Thu | 11-17 | ||
| Wed | 11-18 | ||
| Fri | 11-15 | ||
| Mon, Sat, Sun | closed | ||
| July | closed | ||
Free admission to the Information Centre Vellamo.
The library services are already fully available. The archival services were due to become available to the public in the autumn of 2009. However, due to technical reasons they will not be opened until the autumn of 2010.
Admission fees to the exhibitions
| Adults | 8 € |
| Students, pensioners and conscripts | 4 € |
| Icebreaker Tarmo (open only in the summer) | 2 € |
| Group ticket (min. 15 persons) | 6 € |
| Those under 18 years free of charge Wed 18-20 free admission to the exhibitions. |
| Umbrellas and backpacks must be left at the cloakroom. | |
| Use of flash is not permitted in the exhibition facilities. |
Guided tours | |
| General guided tour (1 h) | 60 € /guide |
| Guided tour for school groups | 40 € /guide |
You can order a general guided tour in Finnish, Swedish, English, German and Russian. In addition to the fee for the guide, you must also pay the admission fee. The recommended maximum size of a group is 25 persons.
The guide fees include 22 per cent of VAT. The admission tickets are free from VAT.
» Further information on guide services
Methods of payment
Admission fees, guide fees and rents for facilities can be paid in cash, by cash cards, ordinary credit cards, or by invoice. The minimum amount invoiced is 50 euros.
Maritime Centre Vellamo
Tornatorintie 99, FI-48100 Kotka, Finland
Telephone: +358 (0)40 350 0497
info@merikeskusvellamo.fi