The Önningeby Museum is a unique specialised museum in Åland, founded in 1992 by the Önningeby Local History Association. The museum is housed in a charming barn from 1869 and houses an impressive art collection with over 400 works, including J.A.G Ake's iconic paintings. Experience this cultural treasure and the birth of plein air painting in Åland.
The museum is dedicated to preserving and telling the story of the Önningeby Colony, an artist community founded in 1886 by Victor Westerholm. The colony was an international meeting place for artists from both Finland and Sweden and also attracted Estonian artists for a time. The museum is housed in a charming renovated barn from 1869 and contains an impressive art collection of over 400 works, including the iconic paintings of J.A.G Ake. The Önningeby Museum also offers a second-hand shop and café service. The Friends of the Önningeby Museum is an active support association that supports the museum's activities and organises art and cultural trips. The museum is a vibrant place that preserves the cultural heritage of Oeninkylä and introduced plein air painting to Finland.
The Önningeby Museum is open during the summer months, otherwise by appointment.
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Address: Jonasesgatan 2, 22150 Jomala
Phone: +358 18 33710