Porvoo Doll And Toy Museum

The Porvoo Doll and Toy museum was founded 1974 by Evi Söderlund, who dedicated 35 years in researching and collecting items to the museum. The collection, which is generally regarded as the best of its kind in Finland, consists of approximately 1000 dolls and hundreds upon hundreds of toys, all from the period of 1800- to 1990. All items were used in play by children of the period and each holds an interesting history. Mrs Söderlund personally collected the dolls and toys during her travels in Finland and foreign countries. The museum represents the accomplishment of a life time of dedicated work and the achievement of a very personal dream, says Mrs Söderlund. She is pleased to share her dream with today´s public and especially its children.