Discover Finnish Museums!
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Museums 38 hits
The Museum Card allows you to visit magnificent museums.
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Ateneum Art Museum
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
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Brahestads museum: Packhouse
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
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Temporarily closed!MUSEUM
Civil Guard and Lotta Svärd Museum
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
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Temporarily closed!MUSEUM
Forum Marinum The Karjala corvette and the Keihässalmi minelayer
Historical warships from the 1950's and 60's, docked at the Forum Marinum. Open during the summer months.
Turku
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Gold Prospector Museum
Stories on gold right next to a national park! Hear colorful stories of the gold fever that once gripped Lapland.
Sodankylä
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Hämeenlinna City Museum Skogster Museum
Discover the long and eventful history of Hämeenlinna! True tales which surpass fiction, along with comfy spaces, attract visitors from near and far.
Hämeenlinna
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Hanko Front Line Museum
A unique museum at an authentic wartime frontline. The Hanko Front Museum is located at a historically significant site where the border between Finland and the Soviet Union was drawn between 1940...
Hanko
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Helsinki University Museum Flame
We elucidate the wonders of science, arts, and starry sky.
Helsinki
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Juhani Aho Museum
Early years of Finland's first professional author and Nobel candidate Juhani Aho, in an old rectory at the historical Koljonvirta area.
Iisalmi
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Käkisalmi-museum
The Käkisalmi Museum has a permanent exhibition showcasing the history of Käkisalmi and Karelia.
Heinola
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Kustavi Museum
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
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Luostarinmäki Museum Quarter
The Luostarinmäki museum quarter is the only district of wooden houses that survived the Great Fire of Turku in 1827. The more than 200-year-old buildings stand on their original sites, and the...
Turku
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Merchant´s House Museum
20th century Fenno-Russian tradesman tradition and craftsman life in a rare timber house.
Hamina
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Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma
National museum of contemporary art in the heart of the Helsinki city center. Kiasma showcases the art of our time, offers interesting encounters with art, and gives new perspectives on life.
Helsinki
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Museum of Old Vaasa
Get to know how life of the bourgeois looked like in Finland in the 18th and 19th centuries when Finland was first part of Sweden and then Russia.
Vaasa
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Naantali Museum
Discover the bathing traditions of the maritime coastal town Naantali and dive into monastery history.
Naantali
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Old Town Hall
Get to know the history of Rauma and its famous lace-making tradition, in the heart of the beautiful UNESCO World Heritage town.
Rauma
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Paikkari Cottage
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
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Palander House
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
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Parppeinvaara poem village
The Parppeinvaara Poetry village keeps Carelian cultural heritage alive – during summertime with singing and kantele-playing guides!
Ilomantsi
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Rauma Museum, Pottery
The workshop of the potter Gustaf Löfman represents a long tradition of craftsmanship in Rauma.
Rauma
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Rosenlew Museum
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
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Rovaniemi Local Heritage Museum
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
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Saarijärvi Museum
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
Exhibitions 42 hits
The Museum Card allows you to visit fascinating exhibitions.
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Himmeli exhibition - Geometry of the Sky
Geometry of the Sky, a himmeli exhibition created by artist Riitta Koistinen, is displayed at the Loviisa Town Museum 28.11.2026-28.2.2027.
Loviisa Museum, Loviisa
28.11.2026 – 28.2.2027
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Karelian Contemporaries
A contemporary art exhibition brings together artists of Karelian descent and those who identify as Karelian, who explore their roots,...
Lahti Museum of Visual Arts Malva, Lahti
11.12.2026 – 2.5.2027
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Rauma, With Love
The exhibition tells you about the history of Rauma and the people living in the city.
Old Town Hall, Rauma
6.11.2026 –
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Schjerfbeck X Nordea Art Foundation Finland
Helene Schjerfbeck (1862–1946) was a pioneer of modern art and one of Finland’s most esteemed artists.
KUMMA, Kuopio
14.11.2026 – 3.1.2027
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Museum’s Little Christmas Shop 14.11.‒31.12.2026
This traditional holiday sales exhibition presents Finnish craftsmanship wrapped up in gift-ready packages.
The Craft Museum of Finland, Jyväskylä
14.11.2026 – 31.12.2026
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Christmas at the Vicarage and the Christmas Window
n the "Christmas at the Vicarage" exhibition, you can discover how the Christmas celebrations of the upper classes differed from...
Lohja Museum, Lohja
27.11.2026 – 7.1.2027
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WAHLBERGIN TALON JOULU - Porvariskodin taikauskoinen vuodenvaihde
The Wahlberg Museum House in Uusikaupunki will once again be dressed in its Christmas attire starting from the end of November.
Wahlberg's House The Uusikaupunki museum, Uusikaupunki
29.11.2026 – 6.1.2027
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Juha Vehmaanperä: Craft Punk
The first large-scale solo exhibition by knitting artist Juha Vehmaanperä, Craft Punk, opens at the Gallery of the Architecture & Design...
Architecture and Design Museum Helsinki, Helsinki
20.2.2026 – 6.1.2027
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Forest Sami Exhibition – History, Language and Culture
The exhibition "Forest Samis – history, language, culture" opens a view, based on academic research, into the daily life,...
Museum-Gallery Alariesto, Sodankylä
13.10.2026 – 31.5.2028
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The Karelians in Heinola for 80 years
The exhibition recounts the history of the association from its founding to the present day, highlighting key events, achievements, and...
Käkisalmi-museum, Heinola
1.10.2026 – 31.12.2026
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Vibrating time - Satu Koivikko, Hannu Enver Mäkelä, Inari Virmakoski
Can a plant play music? This question is explored in Vibrating Time, the latest joint exhibition by Satu Koivikko, Hannu Enver Mäkelä and...
Loima art house, Loimaa
8.10.2026 – 19.12.2026
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Midori Tsunoi: Forest and Creatures
The exhibition “Forest and Creatures” features textile works and illustrations by Japanese textile artist Midori Tsunoi. Her works...
Haltia The Finnish Nature centre, Espoo
30.9.2026 – 13.1.2027
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At the Summer Cabin
The photography exhibition At the Summer Cabin invites you to step into the world of Finnish summer cottage life.
Riihisaari – Savonlinna Museum, Savonlinna
10.10.2026 – 6.1.2027
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Southnord Artfest 2026: Roots En Route
Southnord Artfest festival unfolds across the greenhouses of the Kaisaniemi Botanic Garden.
LUOMUS Kaisaniemi botanic garden, Helsinki
17.10.2026 – 10.1.2027
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Discover Kuusamo
Karhuntassu's permanent exhibition takes visitors on an immersive journey through the history, culture, and nature of Kuusamo, spanning...
, Kuusamo
16.1.2023 –
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Primal Force – Works from the Turku City Art Collection
Covering the period from the museum’s construction in the 1960s to the present day, the collection exhibition brings together sculptures by...
WAM Museum of Contemporary Art, Turku
31.10.2026 – 31.12.2029
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Goldsmith of the Year 2026
Mauri Haapamäki, founder of Aspenhill Design Oy, represents a rare and already nearly disappearing silversmithing profession in Finland.
Kruunu ja Finnish museum of Horology and Jewelery Kruunu, Espoo
16.9.2026 – 29.11.2026
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Wendi Yan: Dream of Walnut Palaces
Dream of Walnut Palaces (2025) is an award-winning ten-minute computer-animated film that offers a dreamlike and alternative interpretation...
Turku Art Museum, Turku
2.10.2026 – 22.11.2026
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Oliver Beer – Resonance Project: The Cave
Oliver Beer transforms Kiasma’s top floor into a prehistoric, resonant cave.
Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma, Helsinki
6.11.2026 – 28.3.2027
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Images of Fingerpori
Pertti Jarla’s illustrations of a town, its history, and its inhabitants that have appeared in newspapers for 20 years.
The Old Town Hall, Porvoo Museum, Porvoo
5.6.2026 – 10.1.2027
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Carnival - ITE Art at the Castle
The ITE art exhibition at Häme Castle celebrates the Day of the False King in the spirit of medieval carnival traditions.
Häme Castle, Hämeenlinna
28.5.2026 – 7.3.2027
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Fluid Roots
In the exhibition Fluid Roots, we meet three artists currently active in Raseborg, who were born outside the region or abroad.
Chappe, Raasepori
2.10.2026 – 28.2.2027
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Collection exhibition A Question of Time
A Question of Time reflects on the major questions of our time through art. The exhibition also offers fresh perspectives into Finland’s...
Ateneum Art Museum, Helsinki
14.4.2023 –
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Traces of Craft - Museo Kruunu's Collections
Come and explore the museum’s collections in the long-awaited exhibition Traces of Craft.
Kruunu ja Finnish museum of Horology and Jewelery Kruunu, Espoo
8.4.2026 – 19.9.2027
Events 45 hits
The Museum Card allows you to enjoy diverse events.
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Knitting Together
At these meetings, we knit items to donate to charity. Please bring your own yarn and knitting needles. Participation is free of charge for...
Pori Art Museum, Pori
15.11.2026
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Childhood Christmas
Step back in time and discover the magic and nostalgia of Christmas in 1950s Finland at Leikki – the Museum of Play!
Leikki ─ The Museum of Play, Espoo
21.11.2026
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Christmas candy ornament workshop
Welcome to the free Christmas candy ornament workshop to the Sparvin House!
Craftsmen´s Houses of the Museum of Central Finland, Jyväskylä
21.11.2026
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Knitting Together
At these meetings, we knit items to donate to charity. Please bring your own yarn and knitting needles. Participation is free of charge for...
Pori Art Museum, Pori
22.11.2026
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Sibbe Live!: Bel Canto – Sonatas and Opera
Sibbe Live!: Bel Canto – Sonatas and Opera
The Sibelius Museum, Turku
25.11.2026
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Christmas candy ornament workshop
Welcome to the free Christmas candy ornament workshop to the Sparvin House!
Craftsmen´s Houses of the Museum of Central Finland, Jyväskylä
24.11.2026 – 28.11.2026
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Guided tour in Finnish at Glims Farmstead Museum: Old time Christmas traditions
Guided tour in Finnish about Christmas traditions among peasants
Glims Farmstead Museum, Espoo
29.11.2026
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Hvitträsk Christmas Market
Set in the National Romantic studio home, the traditional Hvitträsk Christmas Market is known for its authentic Christmas spirit and...
Hvitträsk, Kirkkonummi
28.11.2026 – 29.11.2026
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Guided Tour: Christmas at Holm House
Guided Tour: Christmas in the Merchant's Home at Holm House.
Holm House, Porvoo Museum, Porvoo
29.11.2026
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Guided tour in Finnish at Glims Farmstead Museum: Old time Christmas traditions
Guided tour in Finnish about Christmas traditions among peasants
Glims Farmstead Museum, Espoo
2.12.2026
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90s Evening
To celebrate the opening of the 90s Corner mini-exhibition, Leikki – the Museum of Play offers a wonderfully nostalgic programme for...
Leikki ─ The Museum of Play, Espoo
2.12.2026
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Wednesday Guided Tour: Christmas at Holm House
Guided Tour: Christmas in the Merchant's Home at Holm House.
Holm House, Porvoo Museum, Porvoo
2.12.2026
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Feel the Light: Christmas at Aalto2
On the eve of Finland’s Independence Day, Aalto2 Museum Centre welcomes visitors of all ages to celebrate the season at this free Christmas...
Aalto2, Jyväskylä
5.12.2026
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A Celebration for Everyone: Independence Day at Leikki – the Museum of Play
Celebrate Finland's Independence Day at Leikki – the Museum of Play with a multicultural programme for the whole family!
Leikki ─ The Museum of Play, Espoo
6.12.2026
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Christmas at Tamminiemi
During the festive season, visitors can step into the Christmas celebrations of President Urho Kekkonen’s family in the 1970s and enjoy a...
Tamminiemi, Helsinki
5.12.2026 – 6.12.2026
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Guided tour in Finnish at Glims Farmstead Museum: Old time Christmas traditions
Guided tour in Finnish about Christmas traditions among peasants
Glims Farmstead Museum, Espoo
9.12.2026
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Guided tour in Finnish at Glims Farmstead Museum: Old time Christmas traditions
Guided tour in Finnish about Christmas traditions among peasants
Glims Farmstead Museum, Espoo
12.12.2026
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Guided tour in Swedish: Julfirande förr
Guided tour in Swedish about Christmas traditions among peasants.
Glims Farmstead Museum, Espoo
12.12.2026
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Joululintutyöpaja
Welcome to the free christmas decoration workshop at the Sparvin House!
Craftsmen´s Houses of the Museum of Central Finland, Jyväskylä
1.12.2026 – 12.12.2026
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Guided tour in Finnish at Glims Farmstead Museum: Old time Christmas traditions
Guided tour in Finnish about Christmas traditions among peasants
Glims Farmstead Museum, Espoo
13.12.2026
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Christmas at Tamminiemi
During the festive season, visitors can step into the Christmas celebrations of President Urho Kekkonen’s family in the 1970s and enjoy a...
Tamminiemi, Helsinki
12.12.2026 – 13.12.2026
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Artists' Christmas Bazaar 2026 at Jyväskylä Art Museum
At the Jyväskylä Art Museum’s Artists' Christmas Bazaar, delightful art finds will once again be wrapped up on 12–13 Dec 2026 from 11 am to...
Jyväskylä Art Museum, Jyväskylä
12.12.2026 – 13.12.2026
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Guided Tour: Christmas at Holm House
Guided Tour: Christmas in the Merchant's Home at Holm House.
Holm House, Porvoo Museum, Porvoo
13.12.2026
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Guided tour in Finnish at Glims Farmstead Museum: Old time Christmas traditions
Guided tour in Finnish about Christmas traditions among peasants
Glims Farmstead Museum, Espoo
16.12.2026
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