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The geological collections of Luomus (Finnish Museum of Natural History) are located at Kumpula manor in Kumpula Botanic Garden, and open in summertime for visitors.
The collections are divided into rock and mineral collections and paleontological collections. These include specimens of minerals and rocks, meteorites and samples of fossils and bones.
The University of Helsinki Kumpula Campus, dedicated to research and teaching in the exact natural sciences, is one of the largest clusters of scientific competence in the Nordic countries.
Nylanderin puisto is a small park area next to Kumpula botanic garden and Vallila allotment gardens.
Kumpulan Kylätila is a community centre in Kumpula offering eg. activities and events for neighbourhood residents of all ages.
Hopia is an old-time patisserie in Helsinki, now also in Kumpula. Well-known for delicious sweet and salty pastries that have been baked using traditional recipes. During weekdays also soup lunch. Hopia can also be found in Töölö.
Kumpula allotment garden is the second oldest allotment garden in Helsinki. It was founded in 1927. The Kumpula allotment garden association organizes also events open to public. The best known of these events is the midsummer festivities in the area. One of the original cottages from 1929 (at Ruusutie 141) is today a museum and open on summer Sundays at 12-14.
Kumpulan Helmi is a flea market located in Kumpula, specialized in kids clothes and toys. Also a small café and play corner.
Kart'in Club is a versatile indoor karting center with a track which can be varied and cars for both beginners and professionals, also cars for children (from 120cm up).
Kumpula Botanic Garden situates on a historical lands of Kumpula mansion.
