The most impressive building in Eckerö is the yellow Post and Customs House, built in 1828 and designed in grand Empire style by architects Carl Ludvig Engel and Carlo Bassi.
This year, the Post and Customs House is attracting visitors with several new exhibitions. Begin your visit on the ground floor with POST & CUSTOMS, an exhibition that takes you through the fascinating history of postal route and customs practices. Then head upstairs to discover this year's summer exhibition CLAY, which celebrates Åland ceramists Judy Bradley, Paul Bradley, Mia Englund and Marilinn Lund.
Finally, on the same floor, you can take a tour of ‘Ålandic crafts and design – a collection under construction' showcasing selected pieces from the Åland Museum's growing crafts and design collection.
Also worth seeing is the museum shop, which is filled with locally made products.
Post office adventure for kids
Children love to follow the mascot Ekke through the nearly 200-year-old Post and Customs House. The colourful children's room, designed as a playful post office, invites young visitors to stay and enjoy hands-on arts and crafts, while adults enjoy the arts and crafts, design and history of the house on the other floors.
The Post and Customs House also has a sheltered courtyard, which is perfect for energetic little ones, and offers swings and a sandbox.
Finish off your art and culture experience with a coffee or a bite to eat at Café Stallet in the first wing of the Post and Customs House, with outdoor seating on the terrace.
