It is situated in the city's main sports complex adjacent to the Salpausselkä ski-jumping venue.

The museum traces its roots back to 1959, when the first exhibits were put on by the local winter sports club, Lahden Hiihtoseura (literally, 'Lahti skiing society').

[1] The first purpose-built facility opened in 1989, designed by architect Esko Hämäläinen.

Among the exhibits, the medals of the Finnish ski-jumping legend Matti Nykänen are on display at the museum.

[3] There are also interactive displays, where visitors can try their hand at biathlon shooting with an infrared rifle, or experience ski-jumping with the help of a simulator.