The House of Mr. Clutterbuck in Sastamala, the home of characters from Mauri Kunnas’s popular children’s books, Finland

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The House of Mr. Clutterbuck in Sastamala is a theme space, based on the characters from popular children’s books by Mauri Kunnas. The house was opened in 2003 and lets visitors immerse themselves in play, dress up in role-play in costumes, enjoy colourful sights and sounds. Each room is based on a certain book or books.

The author Mauri Kunnas was born in 1950 in Vammala (now called Sastamala), where he spent his childhood and youth. Kunnas is still active in his home town and has been actively involved in the design, building and renovation stages of the house. Kunnas’s first children’s book was published in 1979, and he has a total of over 40 books published. Kunnas’s work has been translated into 35 languages and published in 36 countries.

List of exhibitions:
- Mr. Clutterbuck's home;
- King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table;
- Doghill Kids Go to Town;
- The Out-Of-This-World Space Experience;
- Mr. Clutterbuck's Fun on Wheels Yard.

There is also a souvenir shop at the house. Children uder the age of 2 get in free of charge. Free onsite parking is abailable. The house is also open on Sundays in the summer.