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.
Please note, that the museums are updating their sites at museot.fi, and some of the information can only be found in Finnish.
A unique modernist sculpture park and the home museum of the famous sculptor Laila Pullinen (1933-2015) in an atmospheric manor near Helsinki.
Vantaa
Voipaala is a meeting place for lovers of art, history, cultural events and nature.
Valkeakoski
The villa of opera singer Abraham Ojanperä (1856-1916).
Liminka
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 artist residence of world-renown composer Jean Sibelius and his wife Aino. Slices of life, from the well-worn library armchairs all the way to the stones of the sauna.
Järvenpää
The cottage where Finland´s national writer, Aleksis Kivi (1834-1872), spent the last months of his life.
Tuusula
The childhood home of northern sea pioneer Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld, featuring the life of the renown adventurer and the environs of the beautiful manor.
Mäntsälä
Amos Andersons Hem is a home and art museum at Yrjönkatu in central Helsinki.
Helsinki
A glimpse into the life of the laborers in the first Finnish industrial city, set in an atmospheric wooden house block.
Tampere
The focus of exhibitions in Sinkka is in contemporary art and local history.
Kerava
Birthplace of the famous Finnish composer Jean Sibelius.
Hämeenlinna
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
A unique artist residence in a picturesque coastal city. Features works by Axel Haartaman and others, like Helen Schjerfbeck.
Naantali
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
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
Charming wooden house of the poet J. H. Erkko by the beautiful Tuusula Lake.
Tuusula
Villa Rulludd, the Villa Museum of the Espoo City Museum is located at the seaside on a beautiful peninsula.
Espoo
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
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
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
Located in the middle of modern-day Espoo, Glims still offers its visitors a glimpse of the countryside!
Espoo
Heikkilä Local History Museum is open in the summer.
Kerava
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
Sneak in through the yellow gate and revel in the atmosphere of the 1860s in the oldest surviving wooden house in Helsinki.
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
A work of art created by architects Gesellius, Lindgren and Saarinen. Experience the national romantic atelier, the thrilling stories of the designers and the beautiful environs.
Kirkkonummi
The crown jewel of the Håkansböle estate is the art nouveau manor built in 1908.
Vantaa
The beautiful manor and it's grounds offer an idyllic experience in nature and culture in the peacefull countryside.
Somero
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
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
Childhood home of artist brothers Harri, Marko, Kain and Yrjö Tapper.
Saarijärvi
Carefully furnished and decorated as an 18th-century merchant family home, the Lassander House eminates the ambiance of bygone days.
Kokkola
The unique Pedagogy is Kokkola’s main attraction and landmark.
Kokkola
The childhood home of Finnish popular author Kalle Päätalo is a journey into the past of the author and logging workers.
Taivalkoski
Karkkila
Discover the history of the northern seaside town from prehistoric times to modern days.
Kemi
Stunning collection of Finnish art from the 1850's to the 1970's in the heart of Helsinki.
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
The childhood home of the much loved storyteller Sakari Topelius (1818-1898).
Uusikaarlepyy
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
Kylämäki Village in Kurala is made up of four farms with buildings still standing at their original sites.
Turku
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...
Kotka
Farming implements.
Liminka
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
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
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
20th century Fenno-Russian tradesman tradition and craftsman life in a rare timber house.
Hamina
A museum area where a total of 18 old peasant buildings built between the 17th and 19th centuries have been moved to from all over the province.
Seinäjoki
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
An authentic 1920's school room interior, set in the first elementary school of the town.
Nurmijärvi
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
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 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
Cottage-like home and Getsemane studio of the artist Kalervo Palsa, known for his provocative and often dark themes.
Kittilä
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
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
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
Discover the history of the seaside town and the life of one of the most famous artists in Finland, Helene Schjerfbeck.
Raasepori
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 combined home and workshop of an artisan who made oven tiles around the beginning of the 20th century.
Rauma
The piquant courtyard showcases the life of a maritime family during the 20th century. This is how life in the UNESCO World Heritage town looked in the olden days.
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
Find out what life was life in the arctic circle at the end of the 19th century by visiting the Pöykkölä farm and 13 other buildings relocated to Rovaniemi.
Rovaniemi
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
Discover the historical building and the life of seafarers on the west coast of Finland.
Uusikaupunki
The museum is located in a former cashier´s residence on the eastern side of the old Mälkiä lock.
Lappeenranta
Learn how to repair old houses with love and care at Toivo, or get to know how Finns lived in the 1950s' at the Korsman family home.
Pori
An old settlement, where artisans lived in 1700-1900, presenting objects related to handicraft trades.
Mäntsälä
Rural Finland in miniature!
Helsinki
The Sinebrychoff Art Museum presents the Finnish National Gallery´s Old Masters´collection. Paul and Fanny Sinebrychoff´s House Museum forms the heart of the collection. Here you can enjoy the...
Helsinki
The Skolt Sámi Heritage House shows exhibits on the indigenous folk of Sevettijärvi, the Koltta tribe.
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
The museum farm of Lyytikkälä features rustic culture of the 1850´s.
Suomenniemi
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
The Särestöniemi Museum in Kaukonen, Kittilä, displays the art and working environment of Reidar Särestöniemi (1925-1981).
Kittilä
Opened as a museum in 1987, Tamminiemi Villa was the official residence of the Presidents Ryti, Mannerheim and Kekkonen and the stage of many political negotiations and resolutions.
Helsinki
Atmospheric artist residence invites you for a visit! The Heiska residence in the Jyväskylä lakeside has been kept in its original early 20th century condition.
Jyväskylä
Step back in time 200 years and visit the policemaster's house and garden from the 1780's.
Heinola
A historical peasant community in a beautiful environment near the center of Vaasa. Embark on a journey to the 19th century.
Vaasa
A Beautiful 20th century artist residence and atelier at the heart of Finnish culture, the shores of Tuusulanjärvi lake.
Tuusula
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 unique contemporary art exhibitions of the Lönnström art museum are created in collaboration with artists.
Rauma
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
A charming merchant home from the 1900's, right in the Turku historical quarter.
Turku
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
A verse of poetry come to life! The atmosphere of Finland's oldest countryside museum is enjoyable for all ages.
Kemiönsaari
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 Lieto Vanhalinna manor grounds are a popular cultural site in the national landscape of Aurajoki area.
Lieto
The Villa Gyllenberg museum, which is comprised of the Gyllenberg family home and an adjoining gallery, is located in the beautiful and natural surroundings of Helsinki’s Kuusisaari area.
Helsinki
Architect Alvar Aalto’s masterpiece, Villa Kokkonen, was built for composer Joonas Kokkonen (1921–1996) in 1969, next to Lake Tuusula.
Järvenpää
The life and works of sculptor Emil Wikström (1864-1942), in his studio home (1902-13) with authentic interior.
Valkeakoski
History of a wooden town and seafaring.
Uusikaupunki
Authentic home of a Russian merchant family, which occupied the house for four generations. The house, built in 1826, is one of the few surviving old wooden houses in the centre of Lappeenranta.
Lappeenranta
The working-class home, located in its original place, presents working-class life in Vaajakoski in the early 1930s.
Jyväskylä