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 center of nature, culture and art right in the middle of the UNESCO archipelago biosphere.
Paraisten kaupunki
Proud maritime traditions of the Nauvo Island, right along the iconic travel route, archipelago ring road.
Paraisten kaupunki
Voipaala is a meeting place for lovers of art, history, cultural events and nature.
Valkeakoski
Hyvinkää
Vantaa
On guided tours, you will learn about Ahlström's industrial and family history through stories while you enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Noormarkku.
Noormarkku
The collection of over 5000 plant species is a living display of the diversity of the plant kingdom.
Turku
Riihimäki
Aalto2 is a unique meeting place of architecture, design and cultural heritage in Jyväskylä, in the heart of Central Finland, and it fulfills Alvar Aalto's wish to create a forum to bring together a...
Jyväskylä
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
Alvar Aalto Museum is closed due to renovation until Summer 2023.
Jyväskylä
Amos Andersons Hem is a home and art museum at Yrjönkatu in central Helsinki.
Helsinki
The Amos Rex art museum combines the past, present and future. The subterranean museum facility right in the center of Helsinki is an experience itself.
Helsinki
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
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
Current modern artists and various takes on local phenomena, located at the Turku riverside.
Turku
The focus of exhibitions in Sinkka is in contemporary art and local history.
Kerava
The collections of the Museum of Fine Arts Eemil are based on sculptures and plaster and clay drafts of works by the renowned Finnish sculptor Eemil Halonen (1875–1950).
Lapinlahti
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
The Bank of Finland Museum presents the history of money, monetary systems and monetary economy as well as the function of a modern central bank as a member of the European System of Central Banks.
Helsinki
At the Visitor Center the visitor finds stories about the history of Bomarsund and inspiration to make discoveries among the ruins of the once mighty fortress.
Sund
Art house by the sea
Raasepori
The acclaimed Design Museum showcases the story of Finnish design from classics to modern masterpieces. Visit the museum in the Helsinki Design District!
Helsinki
Charming wooden house of the poet J. H. Erkko by the beautiful Tuusula Lake.
Tuusula
A presentation of Finnish aviation history from the beginning of the 20th century to the present day.
Jyväskylä
Welcome to the Finnish Aviation Museum. Check our audio guide at SoundCloud app!
Vantaa
Sarka is the national museum of agriculture.
Loimaa
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
Finnish railway history in 19th century station milieu
Hyvinkää
Forestry Museum of Lapland - a unique stage for history.
Rovaniemi
Welcome to the world of textiles! Discover how Forssa spun itself into a city with cloth manufacturing.
Forssa
Where the sea begins! Forum Marinum is a lively and versatile center for maritime activities. In the summertime you can also visit the various impressive museum ships by the river!
Turku
Jyväskylä
Marvel at the exhibits of Galleri Elverket in enchanting Tammisaari. The exhibits at the old electrical center feature modern and contemporary pieces.
Raasepori
Stories on gold right next to a national park! Hear colorful stories of the gold fever that once gripped Lapland.
Sodankylä
Haihatus Art Center and Residency is an inspiring, relaxed, and international art centre and residence in Joutsa, Finland, that hosts different kinds of cultural events.
Joutsa
Empire architecture, interesting exhibits and a lovely cafe make this a true oasis in the city, right near the Töölönlahti bay.
Helsinki
Haltia - The Finnish Nature Centre, is a sustainable nature and outdoor center and the gate to Nuuksio National Park in Espoo, where you can get a real experience of the Finnish nature.
Espoo
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
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
A charming atmosphere, intriguing stories and enchanting exhibits; get to know the cultural heritage of the city of Heinola.
Heinola
Trams have been clattering around the streets of Helsinki for more than one hundred years.
Helsinki
We are now Helsinki University Museum Flame! We elucidate the wonders of science, arts, and starry sky.
Helsinki
Heureka - The joy of discovery and fun experiences for all ages! One of the most visited museums in Finland can be found near the Tikkurila station, conveniently connected to the airport by railway.
Vantaa
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
Delightful experiences for art lovers. The museum showcases exhibits from various styles, both old and new.
Hämeenlinna
The beautiful manor and it's grounds offer an idyllic experience in nature and culture in the peacefull countryside.
Somero
The history of Finnish Army infantry from the Swedish empire to modern days set in old army barracks.
Mikkeli
Begin your discovery of the Tuusulanjärvi artist community at the Järvenpää art museum!
Järvenpää
The living room of the city invites to meet and explore art. See enchanting contemporary art from Finland and abroad.
Kajaani
Museum of cultural history, Art museum, Keuruu Old Church, Pihlajavesi Wilderness Church, Pihlajavesi Museum, the new churches in Keuruu and Pihlajavesi.
Keuruu
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
Immerse yourself in nordic art and the spirit of Lapland at the Kemi art museum.
Kemi
Discover the history of the northern seaside town from prehistoric times to modern days.
Kemi
Kierikki is a science centre focusing on the Stone Age and based on archaeological research.
Oulu
Showcasing the life's work of sculptor Kimmo Pyykkö and Finnish art in the awarded Kangasala house.
Kangasala
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 Jewellery Kruunu you can get to know the wonderful world of watches and jewellery.
Espoo
The childhood home of the much loved storyteller Sakari Topelius (1818-1898).
Uusikaarlepyy
Kumpula botanic garden is situated on the historical grounds of Kumpula Manor.
Helsinki
Contemporary Art & Design since 1928. Bold avant-garde and contemporary art classics from Finland and around the world – Kunsthalle Helsinki brings art to the public in a unique venue in the...
Helsinki
Contemporary art, events and experiences at Kunsthalle Seinäjoki.
Seinäjoki
Discover the nature and cultural history of eastern Finland in an impressive hundred-year old jugend building.
Kuopio
Kylämäki Village in Kurala is made up of four farms with buildings still standing at their original sites.
Turku
Käsityönmuseo Miila tells the story of the long history of crafts and their meaning in everyday life.
Paimio
Located in the Lahti city centre, the Lahti Historical Museum offers modern museum exhibitions in a historic setting.
Lahti
A new exciting museum of visual arts opens in Lahti during spring 2022.
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...
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
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 Kaisaniemi Botanic Garden in central Helsinki introduces an eclectic and fascinating world of living plants. The evergreen glasshouses take the visitors into tropical paradise, all year-round.
Helsinki
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
The national museum of forest culture and meeting spot, set in the picturesque surroundings of Punkaharju.
Savonlinna
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
Helsinki
Peculiar and unique art from southern Savonia and other places. Experience the exhibitions and get to know the pieces.
Mikkeli
Fine-art photography in a conserved beautiful wooden building. The Mikkeli photography center is the museum and center for photograpy enthusiasts.
Mikkeli
The Moomin Museum is an experiential art museum for Moomin fans and art lovers of all ages.
Tampere
Muisti Centre of War and Peace shares experiences of war in order to promote peace.
Mikkeli
Home to seven museums and changing exhibitions, Museum Center Vapriikki offers things to do and see for the whole family.
Tampere
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
War history and lives of soldiers in Finland, from medieval days to modern times.
Hämeenlinna
Embark on a discovery of the Central Finland mindset in a gorgeous museum building designed by the world famous Alvar Aalto.
Jyväskylä
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
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
Discover the bathing traditions of the maritime coastal town Naantali and dive into monastery history.
Naantali
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...
Lieksa
Raasepori
The 227 meter museum tunnel, descending 50 meters into the depths, transports you into the history of mining.
Outokumpu
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
Museum presents the history of electricity in Finland during the past 110 years.
Paimio
The largest open pit mine in the Nordics at one time, the museum leads you to the history of limestone mining.
Paraisten kaupunki
The 70 buildings spanning three centuries form the second-largest outdoor museum in Finland. Witness the enchanting buildings in their full glory!
Lieksa
Permanent art exhibition of sculptor Eero Hiironen (1938-2018), sculpture garden and changing exhibitions.
Ähtäri
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
Finland´s only police museum is open to everyone!The Police Museum is located in the Tampere suburb of Hervanta.
Tampere
The Pori museum, known for its bold and adventurous exhibits, showcases modern contemporary art from Finland and abroad.
Pori
At the Museum Centre Vapriikki in the Postal Museum, you will get to know Posti's history and present day through changing themes.
Tampere
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
Named after an iron age find, Harkko (Ingot) showcases art, archaeology and local history with annually changing exhibitions.
Raisio
Northern Savonian art, local history, with both peasant and gentry items at the Korhola manor, originally started as a private collection.
Rautalampi
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
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
One of the northernmost European museums, the themes are nordic and arctic environs. Changing exhibits, from valued Finnish pieces to international works.
Rovaniemi
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
The museum is located in a former cashier´s residence on the eastern side of the old Mälkiä lock.
Lappeenranta
Salo
100 years of Finnish electronics history! Get to know and test different devices from the company that developed the first Nokia mobile phone.
Salo
Historical museum about the regions Satakunta ja Pori.
Pori
Get to know the Satakunta nature at the Arkki. Local curiosities like the isle of muflons, bear dens, and more.
Pori
Experiences for the whole family! The science center offers 150 activity points and a 3D-cinema. A glass elevator ride takes you up the 45 meter tall tower.
Oulu
See the forest like you've never seen it before - at the Science Centre Pilke
Rovaniemi
Dramatised history and art in the former head office of the Serlachius paper company.
Mänttä-Vilppula
Classic artworks at the manor and contemporary art in the pavilion.
Mänttä-Vilppula
Inari
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
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
Located at the historical Lappeenranta fort, the museum showcases the history and culture of Karelia – on both sides of the eastern border.
Lappeenranta
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 main museum of Suomenlinna fortress Suomenlinna Museum is open all year round.
Helsinki
The Särestöniemi Museum in Kaukonen, Kittilä, displays the art and working environment of Reidar Särestöniemi (1925-1981).
Kittilä
Sport is the most inclusive phenomenon in Finnish society. Get to know the stories of Finnish sports at the Olympic stadium!
Helsinki
Themes from art history and phenomena of contemporary art in both its Finnish and international exhibitions.
Tampere
Pietarsaari
A museum of modern art known for its strong commitments near the border of Finland and Sweden. A must-see spot for an art enthusiast on a Lapland tour.
Tornio
Cruise to Mobilia for a fast-paced visit to the world of motors. Intriguing vehicles and stories on the history of motoring.
Kangasala
The museum is a specialized museum for craft covering entire Finland.
Jyväskylä
Riihimäki
The Finnish Museum of Games tells the story of the Finnish gaming culture. At the museum visitors get to try games from different time periods in authentic environments.
Tampere
The museum dedicated to the nature conservation is located at the historical spinning mill area in Forssa.
Forssa
The history of the jaeger movement in Finland.
Kauhava
The Museum of Tornio Valley showcases Tornio Valley culture and history on both sides of the Finnish-Swedish border.
Tornio
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
We are now Helsinki University Museum Flame! We elucidate the wonders of science, arts, and starry sky.
Helsinki
Discover the fascinating tale of a company which evolved from a 19th century leatherwork shop into a modern design company.
Ulvila
History of textilecrafts in hundreds of different colors! Gems of Finnish design at Forssa, a city known for its textiles.
Forssa
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
A museum displaying Amos Anderson’s art collection and personal history has been operating at the main building of Söderlångvik since 1965.
Kemiönsaari
WeeGee is a museum, exhibition and event hub in Tapiola.
Espoo
This more than 700 year old granite castle is one of the top sights in Finland.
Turku
Ylöjärvi
The Lieto Vanhalinna manor grounds are a popular cultural site in the national landscape of Aurajoki area.
Lieto
Artsi takes care, maintains & accumulates the art collection owned by the city of Vantaa.
Vantaa
Varkaus museums - Varkaus city museum and art museum
Varkaus
The history of Vihti presented in three separate museum buildings from the 19th century.
Vihti
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
A military history museum presenting the history of the Salpa Line fortification with both indoor and outdoor exhibitions.
Virolahti
WAM is an art museum of the City of Turku, whose varying exhibitions present contemporary art phenomena locally as well as internationally. In addition to the exhibitions, the museum organises many...
Turku
History of finnish peacekeeping from the year 1056 to modern times.
Hamina
The Winter War Museum tells people about the events of the Winter War in Kuhmo.
Kuhmo
Works by sculptor Yrjö Liipola (1881-1971).
Koski Tl
Paintings, sculptures, installations... experience the Åland mindset through art.
Maarianhamina
The Åland museum of fishing and hunting showcases historical everyday life in the archipelago. The museum is located at a beautiful village by the sea.
Eckerö
Experience the history of humans and the sea. Dive into the ages of seafaring, from the mast of a schooner all the way to the bridge of a large-scale oil tanker!
Maarianhamina
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
Get to know Mr. Toivo Parantainen and his remarkable collection of fine art at Äänekoski Art Museum!
Äänekoski