Discover Finnish Museums!
Search for museums, exhibitions, events and cultural routes all over Finland. Find the best holiday ideas and spontaneous everyday activities.
Search for museums, exhibitions, events and cultural routes all over Finland. Find the best holiday ideas and spontaneous everyday activities.
The Museum Card allows you to visit magnificent museums.
A center of nature, culture and art right in the middle of the UNESCO archipelago biosphere.
Paraisten kaupunki
Proud maritime traditions of the Nauvo Island, right along the iconic travel route, archipelago ring road.
Paraisten kaupunki
Voipaala is a meeting place for lovers of art, history, cultural events and nature.
Valkeakoski
The collection of over 5000 plant species is a living display of the diversity of the plant kingdom.
Turku
The Aboa Vetus museum of archaeology, right in the middle of Finland's oldest city. Experience ancient city ruins and walk along a medieval street, all in one place!
Turku
The villa of opera singer Abraham Ojanperä (1856-1916).
Liminka
Created by artist Alpo Jaakola, the Statue Park is the result of decades of creative work. In the course of time, the curious sculptures have transformed the park into a magical forest.
Loimaa
The Amos Rex art museum combines the past, present and future. The subterranean museum facility right in the center of Helsinki is an experience itself.
Helsinki
Discover the history of air defense and its significance to Finland during wartime trough exhibitions and army equipment.
Tuusula
Discover the everyday life in the Arctic, the lifestyles of northern peoples, and the challenges facing the region. Arktikum is located in Rovaniemi, close to the polar circle.
Rovaniemi
Current modern artists and various takes on local phenomena, located at the Turku riverside.
Turku
The home of Finnish art and part of the National Gallery. Finland's premier art museum showcases beloved works as well as acclaimed exhibitions from Finland and abroad.
Helsinki
The Biological Museum, established in 1907, is a museum of natural history.
Turku
Birthplace of the famous Finnish composer Jean Sibelius.
Hämeenlinna
At the Visitor Center the visitor finds stories about the history of Bomarsund and inspiration to make discoveries among the ruins of the once mighty fortress.
Sund
A unique artist residence in a picturesque coastal city. Features works by Axel Haartaman and others, like Helen Schjerfbeck.
Naantali
The home museum of Lauri and Maria Reitz in the center of Helsinki displays important works from the history of Finnish art, as well as a unique collection of antiques.
Helsinki
The acclaimed Design Museum showcases the story of Finnish design from classics to modern masterpieces. Visit the museum in the Helsinki Design District!
Helsinki
Classics of Finnish everyday design in a historical factory district. The museum displays the products of Arabia and Iittala from 1873 to the present day.
Helsinki
Stories of the Sveaborg Sea Fortress, a UNESCO site, along with 16th century noble living in an old Commandant's house.
Helsinki
Sarka is the national museum of agriculture.
Loimaa
The pictoresque Fiskars village is one of the most popular destinations in Finland. Explore the life of the place founded for ironworks in the 17th century which is nowadays known for arts,...
Raasepori
Raasepori
Step into the life on a fisherman in the Finnish archipelago during the mid-19th century. The museum is located next to the Raseborg castle ruins, another unique place to visit.
Raasepori
Where the sea begins! Forum Marinum is a lively and versatile center for maritime activities. In the summertime you can also visit the various impressive museum ships by the river!
Turku
Historical warships from the 1950's and 60's, docked at the Forum Marinum. Open during the summer months.
Turku
Both a museum ship and a hostel, the S/S Bore is itself an experience. Listen to tales of the ship's past and experience the history by staying overnight in one of the cabins.
Turku
The first Finnish museum ship and one of the symbols of the Aura river, which flows across Turku. Open during the summer.
Turku
The Suomen Joutsen Frigate has sailed the seas of the world, acting as a cargo vessel, a naval training ship, and as a base for minesweeping operations. This marvelous craft is open during summers,...
Turku
2nd World War events in Finland in a museum built by war veterans. The area is bursting with history; the border to the area rented by the CCCP is only a hundred meters away.
Hanko
Located right in the thick of the action during the war, the Irma bunker is a formidable experience. The atmosphere gives a good sense of life in the trenches during the war.
Hanko
Trams have been clattering around the streets of Helsinki for more than one hundred years.
Helsinki
Discover the long and eventful history of Hämeenlinna! True tales which surpass fiction, along with comfy spaces, attract visitors from near and far.
Hämeenlinna
The beautiful manor and it's grounds offer an idyllic experience in nature and culture in the peacefull countryside.
Somero
The history of Finnish Army infantry from the Swedish empire to modern days set in old army barracks.
Mikkeli
Life in the olden days at a 18th century cavalry upkeep farm.
Lohja
Early years of Finland's first professional author and Nobel candidate Juhani Aho, in an old rectory at the historical Koljonvirta area.
Iisalmi
Begin your discovery of the Tuusulanjärvi artist community at the Järvenpää art museum!
Järvenpää
The living room of the city invites to meet and explore art. See enchanting contemporary art from Finland and abroad.
Kajaani
Museum of cultural history, Art museum, Keuruu Old Church, Pihlajavesi Wilderness Church, Pihlajavesi Museum, the new churches in Keuruu and Pihlajavesi.
Keuruu
The Kierikki centre and Stone Age Village present Finnish prehistory and way of life 6000 years ago.
Oulu
The childhood home of the much loved storyteller Sakari Topelius (1818-1898).
Uusikaarlepyy
Contemporary Art & Design since 1928. Bold avant-garde and contemporary art classics from Finland and around the world – Kunsthalle Helsinki brings art to the public in a unique venue in the...
Helsinki
Art at the center of Kuopio, in the heart of the Finnish lake district. The museum showcases local art inside the safe walls of an old bank.
Kuopio
Discover the nature and cultural history of eastern Finland in an impressive hundred-year old jugend building.
Kuopio
Experience the island life at the wonderful Kustavi! Get to know the unique culture, traditions and life in the costal are of Turku dotted by around 20 000 small islands.
Kustavi
Kylämäki Village in Kurala is made up of four farms with buildings still standing at their original sites.
Turku
Käsityönmuseo Miila tells the story of the long history of crafts and their meaning in everyday life.
Paimio
A museum for the whole family!
Espoo
Farming implements.
Liminka
Experience Loimaa through art. Discover artworks at the exhibition halls and visit the unique Alpo Jaakkola statue park during the summer.
Loimaa
A tour of this baroque manor takes you into the life of 17th and 18th century nobles and the life of the war hero and President, Marshal Mannerheim.
Masku
Step into the 200-year old courtyard that was spared by the Turku fire. Weave amongst the alleys, yards and homes and soak in the atmosphere.
Turku
Located in the traditional harbour surroundings in Kotka, Vellamo offers fascinating facts and stories of the sea as well as fun activities for everyone!
Kotka
A restored Finnish submarine from the 1930s and 1940s.
Helsinki
In Military Museum´s Manege you can familiarise yourself with the history of the Finnish Defence Forces during 100 years.
Helsinki
Experience the glamorous lifestyle of the Nottbeck family, the owners of the famous Finlayson cotton mill. History, fashion and design in the beautiful 19th century manor house.
Tampere
The icebreaker Tarmo (1907) and lightship Kemi (1901) are open in the summertime at Maritime Centre Vellamo in Kotka.
Kotka
In Music Museum Fame you can experience music in unique ways and be introduced to Finnish music from many decades.
Helsinki
The history of Mäntyharju, sitting between two realms and three counties. The historical rectory with its 19th century environs showcases the life of the area.
Mäntyharju
Discover the bathing traditions of the maritime coastal town Naantali and dive into monastery history.
Naantali
The museum, designed by Kaj Franck, is a work of art itself. Discover the history of the oldest glass factory in the country.
Urjala
One of the best known sights in Finland, this medieval castle by a beautiful lake has been the stage of thousands of stories and many legendary battles.
Savonlinna
An old wooden quarter at the center of Kuopio. Discover life in ages past and get to know the trailblazing egalitarian and author Minna Canth (1844-1897).
Kuopio
The 227 meter museum tunnel, descending 50 meters into the depths, transports you into the history of mining.
Outokumpu
The artist home of wood sculptor Eeva Ryynänen, Paateri features a timber atelier, church, home and gallery cafe in the middle of the forest.
Lieksa
A modest 19th century cottage which was the birth home of Elias Lönnrot; the Finnish national author and creator of the Finnish national epic Kalevala.
Lohja
Immerse yourself in the life of a local merchant family a hundred years ago, all the way from the lavish banquet hall to the staff kitchen.
Hämeenlinna
The largest open pit mine in the Nordics at one time, the museum leads you to the history of limestone mining.
Paraisten kaupunki
Get to know the history of island life and visit Lenin's hideaway in Parainen, known as the gateway to the Turku archipelago.
Paraisten kaupunki
The oldest wooden building in Turku has something for everyone. History of medicine, 18th century gentry life and a beautiful courtyard, all in the center of town.
Turku
Hear and see the history of Finnish radio and TV, right in the shadow of old transmission towers.
Lahti
Named after an iron age find, Harkko (Ingot) showcases art, archaeology and local history with annually changing exhibitions.
Raisio
Golden age of Finland pieces and international exhibits, all in a postcard-perfect pink house with two centuries of age.
Rauma
The life and lifestyle of a wealthy shipowner family in Rauma, UNESCO World Heritage town, at the turn of the 20th century during the golden age of seafaring.
Rauma
An atmospheric museum center right next to Olavinlinna castle, exhibiting the Saimaa lake nature and history, with changing special exhibitions.
Savonlinna
RIISA, a museum with a soul. Thousands of years of byzanthine tradition meets karelian orthodox spirituality at this atmospheric museum.
Kuopio
A trove of local history and art which organizes changing exhibits throughout the year. The sculpture park and private visits to the artist residence complete the experience.
Saarijärvi
Discover the historical building and the life of seafarers on the west coast of Finland.
Uusikaupunki
The 100-year-old locomotive shed now houses a modern art museum.
Salo
100 years of Finnish electronics history! Get to know and test different devices from the company that developed the first Nokia mobile phone.
Salo
Get to know the hard work of naval pilots in maritime Uusikaupunki. The pilot station, built in the 1850's, can be found on top of Vallimäki hill.
Uusikaupunki
Rural Finland in miniature!
Helsinki
Siida is your guide to Sámi culture and the diverse nature of Northern Lapland.
Inari
Come and experience life as it may have been at the turn of the 20th century in the countryside in Swedish-speaking Ostrobothnia.
Mustasaari
Pietarsaari
A museum of modern art known for its strong commitments near the border of Finland and Sweden. A must-see spot for an art enthusiast on a Lapland tour.
Tornio
Step back in time 200 years and visit the policemaster's house and garden from the 1780's.
Heinola
Cruise to Mobilia for a fast-paced visit to the world of motors. Intriguing vehicles and stories on the history of motoring.
Kangasala
A culture-historical museum consisting of six buildings and 11 charcoal owens which presents the history of the ironworks from 18th to the 20 th century.
Kemiönsaari
The Finnish Labour Museum Werstas is the biggest museum in Finland which have free admission.
Tampere
The Finnish Museum of Games tells the story of the Finnish gaming culture. At the museum visitors get to try games from different time periods in authentic environments.
Tampere
The museum presents 10 000 years of Finnish hunting with different kinds of traps and weapons.
Riihimäki
The Roos House is a charming combination of art and Kokkola history.
Kokkola
In this very same building in 1905 Lenin and Stalin met for the first time with the consequences that changed the world. The Lenin Museum takes you on a fascinating journey to the shared past of...
Tampere
Get to know the maritime history and urban culture of the coastal city, in a historical environment.
Pietarsaari
The unique home of remarkable Finnish military leader and statesman Gustaf Mannerheim. Get to know his life and the history of Finland at a beautiful parkside villa in central Helsinki.
Helsinki
The Maritime Museum of Finland is a national maritime museum, located in the Maritime Centre Vellamo in Kotka.
Kotka
A charming merchant home from the 1900's, right in the Turku historical quarter.
Turku
Borderland tarvern traditions, life in the arctic, and the history of reindeer herding right in the middle of Salla.
Salla
A verse of poetry come to life! The atmosphere of Finland's oldest countryside museum is enjoyable for all ages.
Kemiönsaari
Sami people’s of history, culture and mythology over thousands of years.
Kittilä
Pietarsaari harbor shelters reparations schooner Vega and 18th century style galley Jacobstad Wapen during the summer.
Pietarsaari
The Sibelius Museum is the most versatile music museum in Finland.
Turku
A museum displaying Amos Anderson’s art collection and personal history has been operating at the main building of Söderlångvik since 1965.
Kemiönsaari
The representative home of the factory owners, Teresia and Rafael Lönnström, with collection of Finnish art from the 19th and 20th centuries.
Rauma
The Tobacco museum displays the local tobacco industry between 1762-1998.
Pietarsaari
The museum is a farmyard complex typical of this region, with all appropriate buildings and equipment.
Oulu
The changing exhibitions inside of the granite caste walls of Turku Art Museum provide a fascinating panorama of art from iconic pieces to the very latest contemporary artworks.
Turku
This more than 700 year old granite castle is one of the top sights in Finland.
Turku
The Turku Cathedral Museum upstairs in the south gallery takes visitors on a trip all the way back to the fourteenth century.
Turku
UNESCO World Heritage site that captures an interesting phase of development in Finland’s industrial history.
Kouvola
The Lieto Vanhalinna manor grounds are a popular cultural site in the national landscape of Aurajoki area.
Lieto
The first photography center in Finland is situated at an idyllic old wooden atelje house of the photographer Victor Barsokevitschin (1863-1933). VB-photographycenter exhibits Finnish and...
Kuopio
Architect Alvar Aalto’s masterpiece, Villa Kokkonen, was built for composer Joonas Kokkonen (1921–1996) in 1969, next to Lake Tuusula.
Järvenpää
A military history museum presenting the history of the Salpa Line fortification with both indoor and outdoor exhibitions.
Virolahti
History of a wooden town and seafaring.
Uusikaupunki
WAM is an art museum of the City of Turku, whose varying exhibitions present contemporary art phenomena locally as well as internationally. In addition to the exhibitions, the museum organises many...
Turku
Works by sculptor Yrjö Liipola (1881-1971).
Koski Tl
The history of Åland Islands, the only autonomic region of Finland - from the first seal hunters, who set foot on these rocky islands, to the global and multicultural society of today.
Maarianhamina