Description of the attraction
The oldest wooden building in Oulu - the Matila House or the Seaman's House - was once known as the Limink House of Customs. It was built in 1739. and up to the 80s. XVIII century. was on one of the city streets. Subsequently, the house was restored and transported to the island of Pikisaari.
The museum has been open to the public since 1989. and is a typical sailor's house of that time. Here you can get acquainted with the life and life of ordinary sailors, including the life of Isaac Matila, in whose honor the museum got its name.
For example, sailors had a rather interesting tradition. In each house there were 2 porcelain figurines of dogs on the windowsill. When the owner was at home, the dogs had their backs to the window, and when the owner was swimming, the dogs looked out the window. Thus, a person passing by the house only had to look around the window in order to find out from a distance where the head of the family is now.
For tourists, the Museum "House of the Seafarer" opens its doors from May to September.
