Discover Finnish Museums!
Search for museums, exhibitions and events all over Finland. Find the best holiday ideas and spontaneous everyday activities.
Search for museums, exhibitions and events all over Finland. Find the best holiday ideas and spontaneous everyday activities.
The Museum Card allows you to visit magnificent museums.
he current Makkarakoski sawmill was built in 1875 to replace the previous sawmill that was destroyed by fire.
Noormarkku
Come and explore the history of Ahlström at the Ahlström Voyage exhibition, the Makkarakoski Sawmill Museum, and the ironworks area.
Noormarkku
Voipaala is a meeting place for lovers of art, history, cultural events and nature.
Valkeakoski
Seinäjoki
Get to know Mr. Toivo Parantainen and his remarkable collection of fine art at Äänekoski Art Museum!
Äänekoski
The villa of opera singer Abraham Ojanperä (1856-1916).
Liminka
Experience the fascinating history of the Ahlström ironworks at the Ahlström Voyage exhibition, the Makkarakoski Sawmill Museum, and within the unique ironworks surroundings.
Noormarkku
Discover the history of air defense and its significance to Finland during wartime trough exhibitions and army equipment.
Tuusula
Pentala Archipelago Museum is the perfect summer day destination. Visiting the Archipelago Museum is an experience combining sea travel, a museum visit and the unique nature of Pentala Island.
Espoo
The Biological Museum, established in 1907, is a museum of natural history.
Turku
Birthplace of the famous Finnish composer Jean Sibelius.
Hämeenlinna
The Old Pharmacy exhibits one of the most valuable collection of pharmaceutical objects in Finland.
Raahe
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
The Sovelius House in the oldest surviving residential building in Raahe, dating back to the 1780's.
Raahe
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 museum for voluntary national defense operates in a building designed by Alvar Aalto for the South Ostrobothnian Defence Corps and Lotta Svärd organisations.
Seinäjoki
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 ocean view, unique sculptures, modernism and high-quality exhibits. The Didrichsen Art Museum is an art museum and a private home on Kuusisaari Island, Helsinki.
Helsinki
Stories of the Sveaborg Sea Fortress, a UNESCO site, along with 16th century noble living in an old Commandant's house.
Helsinki
EMMA – Espoo Museum of Modern Art is one of the most important art museums in Finland.
Espoo
Dive into the Baltic Sea, go face to face with the king of the woods, see dinosaurs and other wonders of evolution. Discover the wondrous nature of Finland and the world!
Helsinki
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
Forestry Museum of Lapland - a unique stage for history.
Rovaniemi
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
Stories on gold right next to a national park! Hear colorful stories of the gold fever that once gripped Lapland.
Sodankylä
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
The beautiful manor and it's grounds offer an idyllic experience in nature and culture in the peacefull countryside.
Somero
Heikkilä Local History Museum is open in the summer.
Kerava
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
The Käkisalmi Museum has a permanent exhibition showcasing the history of Käkisalmi and Karelia.
Heinola
Högfors blast furnace founded in 1820 was used to produce crude iron from iron ore that was excavated from Kulonsuonmäki mine in Karkkila.
Karkkila
Museum of cultural history, Art museum, Keuruu Old Church, Pihlajavesi Wilderness Church, Pihlajavesi Museum, the new churches in Keuruu and Pihlajavesi.
Keuruu
Visit the charming lakeside home of Finnish independence advocate and statesman president P.E. Svinhufvud and his wife Ellen.
Luumäki
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
Finnish art from the 1850's to modern days, set in the 18th century barrack buildings of the Lappeenranta fort.
Lappeenranta
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
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
The Moomin Museum is an experiential art museum for Moomin fans and art lovers of all ages.
Tampere
Museum Eliel offers experiences of and insights into the history and present day of North Karelia.
Joensuu
War history and lives of soldiers in Finland, from medieval days to modern times.
Hämeenlinna
A local museum established by two brothers showcasing art, cultural history, objet d' art pieces and war history.
Nurmijärvi
The icebreaker Tarmo (1907) and lightship Kemi (1901) are open in the summertime at Maritime Centre Vellamo in Kotka.
Kotka
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
An authentic 1920's school room interior, set in the first elementary school of the town.
Nurmijärvi
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
Visit the replica study of Kalle Päätalo, famous for writing the longest published autobiography, and learn about his youth and the life of forestry loggers.
Taivalkoski
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
Cottage-like home and Getsemane studio of the artist Kalervo Palsa, known for his provocative and often dark themes.
Kittilä
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 Parppeinvaara Poetry village keeps Carelian cultural heritage alive – during summertime with singing and kantele-playing guides!
Ilomantsi
Juva
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
Discover the history of the seaside town and the life of one of the most famous artists in Finland, Helene Schjerfbeck.
Raasepori
Golden age of Finland pieces and international exhibits, all in a postcard-perfect pink house with two centuries of age.
Rauma
Set in the old naval school, the Rauma Maritime musem covers the maritime history of the area from the surface to the bottom of the sea.
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
History of the Rosenlew company, one of Finland's largest technical and industrial companies from 1853 to 1987. Right next to the factory area, in a protected warehouse.
Pori
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
Temporarily closed for budgetary reasons.Visit the historical gentry house where national poet J.L.Runeberg worked as a tutor during the 19th century.
Saarijärvi
Sastamala
The Skolt Sámi Heritage House shows exhibits on the indigenous folk of Sevettijärvi, the Koltta tribe.
Inari
The main museum of Suomenlinna fortress Suomenlinna Museum is open all year round.
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
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 museum dedicated to the nature conservation is located at the historical spinning mill area in Forssa.
Forssa
A Beautiful 20th century artist residence and atelier at the heart of Finnish culture, the shores of Tuusulanjärvi lake.
Tuusula
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
The Museum of Kymenlaakso is situated in the Maritime Centre Vellamo at the old City Port of Kotka.
Kotka
We are now Helsinki University Museum Flame! We elucidate the wonders of science, arts, and starry sky.
Helsinki
Finland’s largest prison museum The Prison examines the history of prison management and prison life by evoking emotions and breaking preconceived notions.
Hämeenlinna
Discover the history of Lapland from ancient times to modern days at the Rovaniemi Arktikum house.
Rovaniemi
Step into the heart of Jakobstad's industrial past at the unique Strengberg Tobacco Museum.
Pietarsaari
The museum is the previous home of Frithjof Tikanoja, who donated his art collection to the town of Vaasa.
Vaasa
A museum presenting the works of artist Vilho Lampi (1898-1936).
Liminka
Architect Alvar Aalto’s masterpiece, Villa Kokkonen, was built for composer Joonas Kokkonen (1921–1996) in 1969, next to Lake Tuusula.
Järvenpää
History of a wooden town and seafaring.
Uusikaupunki
The Winter War Museum tells people about the events of the Winter War in Kuhmo.
Kuhmo
The working-class home, located in its original place, presents working-class life in Vaajakoski in the early 1930s.
Jyväskylä