Radio and TV Museum Mastola

Tune in to a fascinating journey through Finland’s audiovisual history at the Mastola Radio and TV Museum! Located on Lahti’s historic Radio Hill, right beside the iconic radio masts, the museum offers plenty to see, hear and experience for visitors of all ages, combining nostalgia, technology and hands-on activities.

The museum is housed in a former long-wave broadcasting station operated by Finland’s national broadcaster. Inside, you can explore the impressive original broadcasting equipment and discover the history of Radio Hill and its landmark masts. The museum is also home to the active amateur radio station OH3R, operated by the Lahti Amateur Radio Club.

Mastola’s permanent exhibition, Hear and See You Later, explores the history of radio and television from the perspectives of listeners, viewers and programme makers alike. The museum’s current temporary exhibition, Eyes on the Screen: 100 Years of Yle on Children’s Wavelengths, invites visitors to dive into the colourful world of Finnish children’s television and radio programming.

Mastola is a museum where you can try things for yourself. In the green screen studio, you can test your skills as a weather presenter, while the nostalgia corner lets you browse radio and television favourites from the past century. At the historic telephone exchange, you can discover whether using a traditional landline is still as easy as it once was.

Your visit can continue outdoors in Mastola’s museum yard, where technology, public art and ancient history meet. Radio Hill is part of the Salpausselkä UNESCO Global Geopark, offering beautiful views over Lake Vesijärvi and southern Lahti. The entire hill can be explored along an accessible gravel pathway.

Visitor Services

🚗 Spacious 4-hour free parking area next to the museum

🎁 Museum shop

☕ Coffee, tea or hot chocolate for €1 at Arvi’s Café (you are also welcome to enjoy your own packed lunch)

📽️ 80-seat auditorium cinema equipped with Dolby Atmos sound system