South Karelia Museum
Kristiinankatu 15,
53900 Lappeenranta
Located at the historical Lappeenranta fort, the museum showcases the history and culture of Karelia – on both sides of the eastern border.

The collections of the museum are based on the collections of the museums of Lappeenranta, Vyborg and Priozersk (Käkisalmi).
Museum exhibitions
- Manga Hokusai Manga: Approaching the Master’s Compendium from the Perspective of Contemporary Comics
27.12.2025 - 8.3.2026 - Save the Art! The Journey from Viipuri to Lappeenranta
28.3.2026 - 4.10.2026 - Karelian Death Spirits – Glimpses into the Dark History of South Karelia
24.10.2026 - 4.4.2027 - The Story of South Karelia
13.12.2023 - 31.12.2030
Osana kulttuurikierrosta
Museum contact details
South Karelia Museum
Kristiinankatu 15, 53900 Lappeenranta
040 130 9218
Yhteydet julkisilla
Näytä reitti museolle Matkahuollon reittioppaassa
Katso reitti Matkahuollon reittioppaassa
Päämäärä:
South Karelia Museum, Kristiinankatu 15, 53900 Lappeenranta
Lähtöpiste:
Admission fees
Pääsymaksut 15/10/0 €
Payment methods
Käteinen, useimmat luotto- ja debit-kortit.
Opening hours
| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | 11:00-17:00 |
| Wed | 11:00-17:00 |
| Thu | 11:00-17:00 |
| Fri | 11:00-17:00 |
| Sat | 11:00-17:00 |
| Sun | 11:00-17:00 |
OPEN 2.1.-31.5. and 18.8.-30.12. Tue-Sun 11-17, 1.6.-16.8. Mon-Fri 10-18, Sat-Sun 11-17 CLOSED 1.1., 3.-6.4., 30.4.-1.5., 14.5., 19.-20.6., 6.12., 23.-26.12. and 31.12.
Accessibility [the criteria]
Facilities
Guided tours
Guidance by appointment, tel. +358 40 661 2117. Price 140 €.
