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.
Please note, that the museums are updating their sites at museot.fi, and some of the information can only be found in Finnish.
Kumpula botanic garden is situated on the historical grounds of Kumpula Manor.
Helsinki
SuvirantaEero and Saimi Järnefelt’s artist homeThe building is surrounded by an impressive English-style garden, and you can still feel the atmosphere of the early 20th century inside.
Järvenpää
Pietarsaari harbor shelters reparations schooner Vega and 18th century style galley Jacobstad Wapen during the summer.
Pietarsaari
A unique modernist sculpture park and the home museum of the famous sculptor Laila Pullinen (1933-2015) in an atmospheric manor near Helsinki.
Vantaa
History of textilecrafts in hundreds of different colors! Gems of Finnish design at Forssa, a city known for its textiles.
Forssa
Voipaala is a meeting place for lovers of art, history, cultural events and nature.
Valkeakoski
Hyvinkää
The crown jewel of the Håkansböle estate is the art nouveau manor built in 1908.
Vantaa
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
Home to two of Finland's most notable artists, painter Venny Soldan-Brofeld and author Juhani Aho, Ahola is the birthplace of the Tuusulanjärvi artist community.
Järvenpää
The childhood home of northern sea pioneer Adolf Erik Nordenskjöld, featuring the life of the renown adventurer and the environs of the beautiful manor.
Mäntsälä
A glimpse into the life of the laborers in the first Finnish industrial city, set in an atmospheric wooden house block.
Tampere
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
Welcome to the oldest museum in the country! Established in 1862, the Pakkahuone museum is a veritable cornucopia into the history of museums and maritime life.
Raahe
A unique manor house in the 19th century style. The building has been both a gentry summerhouse and a hotel, and currently serves to showcase the treasures of a local collector.
Kristiinankaupunki
The oldest building in Lappeenranta houses stories of the Finnish cavalry both in war and peace, from the 14th century to modern days.
Lappeenranta
The Headquarters telephone and teleprinter trafficwas transmitted through the Communications Centre Lokki, which operatedfrom the underground caverns of Naisvuori during the Second World War.
Mikkeli
Historical atmosphere and crafts in a rare old wooden house. Discover the life of local craftsmen in the 19th century, visit the lovely shops and enjoy local delicacies at the old Toivola yard!
Jyväskylä
The Degerby Igor museum tells stories of human interest about the lease period of Porkkala 1944-1956. This area, very close to Helsinki, was leased to the Soviet Union after WW2.
Inkoo
Stories of the Sveaborg Sea Fortress, a UNESCO site, along with 16th century noble living in an old Commandant's house.
Helsinki
The life and art collection of a significant industrial patron at the Pyynikinharju manor district in Tampere.
Tampere
A presentation of Finnish aviation history from the beginning of the 20th century to the present day.
Jyväskylä
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, craftmanship and design.
Raasepori
Forestry Museum of Lapland - a unique stage for history.
Rovaniemi
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
Welcome to the world of textiles! Discover how Forssa spun itself into a city with cloth manufacturing.
Forssa
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, docked at the Forum Marinum.
Turku
Akseli Gallen-Kallela is one of the most famous Finnish artists. Discover his life and art in the atelier castle of his own design.
Espoo
Stories on gold right next to a national park! Hear colorful stories of the gold fever that once gripped Lapland.
Sodankylä
Empire architecture, interesting exhibits and a lovely cafe make this a true oasis in the city, right near the Töölönlahti bay.
Helsinki
Hamina is known for its rare star-shaped fort. Discover the daily life of a 18th century military installation!
Hamina
Get to know the most southern tip of Finland at the Hanko museum! See local exhibits about Hanko and its rich history and marvel at the oldest building in the city.
Hanko
Named after the distinctive world traveller, the museum showcases the brave explorer's life's work and with cultures of the world.
Espoo
The world's only museum focusing on Helsinki, the capital of Finland. Personal experiences and everyday life of local residents are highlighted and reflected in the museum’s items and photographs.
Helsinki
Trams have been clattering around the streets of Helsinki for more than one hundred years.
Helsinki
The Herttoniemi manor house with its lush park is a verdant oasis in the middle of eastern Helsinki. Combine the museum visit with a walk in the park and nearby seaside.
Helsinki
One of the oldest private museums in Finland, right in the heart of Tampere. Art from the 1630's to modern days, along with treasures by goldsmith Kustaa Hiekka.
Tampere
Located right in the middle of beautiful historical Porvoo, the Holm House emanates an 18th century merchant atmosphere.
Porvoo
Get to know the life, thoughts and mind of Finland's national author Aleksis Kivi.
Nurmijärvi
Discover tastiest morsels of history! The hotel and restaurant museum, dedicated to Finnish food, drink and travel is located at the old Cable Factory in Helsinki.
Helsinki
A museum filled with cultural history in an imposing stone warehouse. Exhibits showcase peasant culture and important individuals, from presidents to artists.
Huittinen
The Hämeenlinna castle, located right by the lakeside, is a trip back in time to medieval Finland. Experience both the glory days and downfalls of the 700-year old castle!
Hämeenlinna
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 icebreaker Tarmo spent decades ploughing through frozen Nordic waters. Visit the over 100-year old impressive ship at the docks of Vellamo Maritime Center.
Kotka
The history of Finnish Army infantry from the Swedish empire to modern days set in old army barracks.
Mikkeli
The wonderful garden and home of the national poet J.L. Runeberg in the original 19th century style is a must see when visiting the idyllic Old Porvoo.
Porvoo
Art at the heart of a North Karelian city. Topical phenomenon, Finnish art treasures, religious and international art.
Joensuu
Early years of Finland's first professional author and Nobel candidate Juhani Aho, in an old rectory at the historical Koljonvirta area.
Iisalmi
History and modern times of University of Jyväskylä as well as science, art, culture and nature under the same roof.
Jyväskylä
Begin your discovery of the Tuusulanjärvi artist community at the Järvenpää art museum!
Järvenpää
Discover the province known for its rugged wilderness and learn about its inhabitants and history.
Kajaani
The childhood home of Finnish popular author Kalle Päätalo is a journey into the past of the author and logging workers.
Taivalkoski
Museum of cultural history, Art museum, Keuruu Old Church, Pihlajavesi Wilderness Church, Pihlajavesi Museum, the new churches in Keuruu and Pihlajavesi.
Keuruu
Local history, art and war history, all in one place. Get to know the city of Kankaanpää, known for its art, architecture and military garrison.
Kankaanpää
See the craftsmanship and life of ironworkers, along with changing exhibitions at the historical Karkkila ironworks museum Senkka.
Karkkila
Karkkila
Högfors blast furnace founded in 1820 was used to produce crude iron from iron ore that was excavated from Kulonsuonmäki mine in Karkkila.
Karkkila
Experience the colorful history of Kastelholma castle, a landmark of medieval Åland. The castle is full of stories of nobles, sieges, fires and famous political scuffles.
Sund
Get to know the life of history and life of papermill workers and enjoy the lush park surrounding the museum.
Valkeakoski
Discover the history of the northern seaside town from prehistoric times to modern days.
Kemi
The Kierikki centre and Stone Age Village present Finnish prehistory and way of life 6000 years ago.
Oulu
What did kids do in kindergarten back in the day? And what are Fröbeli blocks, really? Prepare to play and find out at the kindergarten museum!
Helsinki
Two museums in the shade of a liqor factory. Hear stories about Finland's most famous potent drink, the country's history with alcohol and the clockwork masters of Könni.
Ilmajoki
Visit the charming lakeside home of Finnish independence advocate and statesman president P.E. Svinhufvud and his wife Ellen.
Luumäki
At the Finnish museum of Horology and Jewelery Kruunu you can get to know the wonderful world of watches and jewelery.
Espoo
The childhood home of the much loved storyteller Sakari Topelius (1818-1898).
Uusikaarlepyy
Discover the nature and cultural history of eastern Finland in an impressive hundred-year old jugend building.
Kuopio
Kurikka museum has a variety of exhibitions that present the history of Kurikka and its culture.
Kurikka
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
A piece of frontier history from the start of the 20th century: peasant life, daily life and celebrations at an old household by the lakeside.
Kuusamo
Turku
Käsityönmuseo Miila tells the story of the long history of crafts and their meaning in everyday life.
Paimio
The museum, located in the building voted most beautiful in the city, is being renovated. Opening up to the public later.
Lahti
The riverside fishing lodge build for the Tsar Alexander the Third in 1889 by a fast flowing beautiful river is still as enchanting as ever. The visit takes you back to a time when Finland was under Russian rule.
Kotka
Finnish art from the 1850's to modern days, set in the 18th century barrack buildings of the Lappeenranta fort.
Lappeenranta
A museum for the whole family!
Espoo
Get to know local history from the 1800's all the way to the 1970's in the lush park area of the old Lohja rectory.
Lohja
Located at an historical villa by the Tuusulanjärvi lake, the musem exhibits the work of the largest women's voluntary national defence organization in the world during war and peace.
Tuusula
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
The story of the coastal city Loviisa known for its picturesque houses, ironworks and sea fort.
Loviisa
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
Muisti Centre of War and Peace shares experiences of war in order to promote peace.
Mikkeli
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
Embark on a discovery of the Central Finland mindset in a gorgeous museum building designed by the world famous Alvar Aalto.
Jyväskylä
A thousand stories to take you to the history of the western coast. The Koiramäki books -themed exhibition for children is a visitor favorite.
Oulu
A local museum established by two brothers showcasing art, cultural history, objet d' art pieces and war history.
Nurmijärvi
Embark on a journey into memories in the historical paper mill area. While there, also discover something also dear to the Valkeakoski area - soccer.
Valkeakoski
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
Experience the Finnish people’s past from prehistory to contemporary times.
Helsinki
Nature center Ukko on top of the high Koli hill showcases Finland's most famous national view and the unique nature of Eastern Finland molded by the ice age. Enjoy the breath takingly beautiful sights after your museum visit!
Lieksa
Art at the expanses of Ostrobothnia. The Alvar Aalto-designed Villa Väinölä is also a part of the museum.
Alajärvi
Familiarize yourself with the historical traditions of Karelia at the museum of North Karelia. Changing exhibitions and the fairytale city of Mukulakatu for children.
Joensuu
An authentic 1920's school room interior, set in the first elementary school of the town.
Nurmijärvi
The history of the Nurmes area is presented from the prehistory to the present day trough objects and photographs.
Nurmes
Step into eastern Finland at the start of the 20th century. The idyllic grounds and buildings showcase what life was like in a peasant community during the 1900's.
Nurmes
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
See paintings and sculptures from famous Finnish artists from the 19th and 20th centuries, and get to know the life of the Erkko brothers, known as writers and newspaper men.
Orimattila
A museum with over 100 years of history with something for everyone: History, art and natural science!
Vaasa
The 227 meter museum tunnel, descending 50 meters into the depths, transports you into the history of mining.
Outokumpu
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
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
The 70 buildings spanning three centuries form the second-largest outdoor museum in Finland. Witness the enchanting buildings in their full glory!
Lieksa
A unique outdoor museum with 20 timber buildings. Visit the house, peek into the sauna, take a gander at the stables, and much more!
Hankasalmi
The Koivola house shelters diverse modern and contemporary pieces at the Kouvola art museum, along with the City museum and its lexhibits on local history.
Kouvola
Familiarize yourself with the history of Raahe from prehistoric days to modern times, and marvel at Wanha Herra, the oldest diving suit in the world.
Raahe
The medieval fortress ruins nestled in the wilderness whisper stories of both love and war.
Raasepori
Named after an iron age find, Harkko (Ingot) showcases art, archaeology and local history with annually changing exhibitions.
Raisio
Discover the history of the seaside town and the life of one of the most famous artists in Finland, Helene Schjerfbeck.
Raasepori
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
Get to know the history of Rauma and its famous lace-making tradition, in the heart of the beautiful UNESCO World Heritage town.
Rauma
Northern Savonian art, local history, with both peasant and gentry items at the Korhola manor, originally started as a private collection.
Rautalampi
Local history of Riihimäki, from the stone age to modern times, set in an idyllic railway engineer house from 1858.
Riihimäki
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
Slices of life from everyday to celebration in Finnish army officer training during the span of a century. Located in the old fortress city of Hamina.
Hamina
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
Visit the historical gentry house where national poet J.L.Runeberg worked as a tutor during the 19th century.
Saarijärvi
Top art on display in a brewery owner's home.
Helsinki
Sauna, sisu and skiing; experience the history of skiing! Each Finn has a relationship to skiing, from freetime passion to school P.E. traumas.
Lahti
The Skolt Sámi Heritage House shows exhibits on the indigenous folk of Sevettijärvi, the Koltta tribe.
Inari
Located at the historical Lappeenranta fort, the museum showcases the history and culture of Karelia – on both sides of the eastern border.
Lappeenranta
First museum of global espionage in the world.
Tampere
The main museum of Suomenlinna fortress Suomenlinna Museum is open all year round.
Helsinki
Old toys from the beginning of the 19th century to the 1980' in a beautiful building on the Suomenlinna sea fortress island.
Helsinki
The City of Mikkeli's museum of cultural history, known as the Suur-Savo Museum, records and exhibits the history of Mikkeli and its region.
Mikkeli
The Särestöniemi Museum in Kaukonen, Kittilä, displays the art and working environment of Reidar Särestöniemi (1925-1981).
Kittilä
Taipale canal park area there are the Canal museum with a cafe, over 170 year old stone canal and the working Taipale canal with active waterbourne traffic.
Varkaus
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 historical peasant community in a beautiful environment near the center of Vaasa. Embark on a journey to the 19th century.
Vaasa
The museum is a specialized museum for craft covering entire Finland.
Jyväskylä
The museum focuses on the the history of glass.
Riihimäki
Manor life and everyday objects in a beautiful environment. Specialities include memorial rooms for artists such as author Mika Waltari and a traditional chimneyless cottage.
Hartola
The history of the jaeger movement in Finland.
Kauhava
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 Finland and Russia.
Tampere
Get to know the maritime history and urban culture of the coastal city, in a historical environment.
Pietarsaari
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
The world's only four-mast cargo ship to prevail in its original condition is an unforgettable visit to a bygone age.
Maarianhamina
Discover the fascinating tale of a company which evolved from a 19th century leatherwork shop into a modern design company.
Ulvila
Discover the history of Lapland from ancient times to modern days at the Rovaniemi Arktikum house.
Rovaniemi
The Sibelius Museum is the most versatile music museum in Finland.
Turku
Söderlångvik Museum is opening after a complete renovation on June 3, 2021.
Kemiönsaari
The representative home of the factory owners, Teresia and Rafael Lönnström, with collection of Finnish art from the 19th and 20th centuries.
Rauma
Portraits, sketches and works of plaster by sculptor Walter Runeberg (1838-1920), son of the poet J.
Porvoo
The largest exhibition center in Finland, housed in an impressive modernist concrete buiding, WeeGee is the home of modern art, local history, toy museum, museum of horology and jewellery, as well as the famous Futuro house.
Espoo
The Lieto Vanhalinna manor grounds are a popular cultural site in the national landscape of Aurajoki area.
Lieto
The City Museum holds changing exhibitions related to the history and culture of the Vantaa region.
Vantaa
The history of Vihti presented in three separate museum buildings from the 19th century.
Vihti
Järvenpää
History of a wooden town and seafaring.
Uusikaupunki
History of finnish peacekeeping from the year 1056 to modern times.
Hamina
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