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.
Proud maritime traditions of the Nauvo Island, right along the iconic travel route, archipelago ring road.
Paraisten kaupunki
The collection of over 5000 plant species is a living display of the diversity of the plant kingdom.
Turku
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
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...
Jyväskylä
The villa of opera singer Abraham Ojanperä (1856-1916).
Liminka
Come and explore the fascinating history of the Ahlström companies and family at the Ahlström Voyage exhibition at Ahlström Ruukki in Noormarkku, Pori. You can visit the exhibition on a guided...
Noormarkku
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
Composer Jean Sibelius Home Ainola is a unique part of Finland’s national cultural heritage in Järvenpää, on the shores of Lake Tuusula. A visit to Ainola, preserved in its original form, is a...
Järvenpää
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
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
Pioneers of modern architecture and design, Aino, Alvar and Elissa Aalto enjoyed exceptionally rich and varied career as architects and designers, both in Finland and abroad.
Jyväskylä
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
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
The Architecture and Design Museum Helsinki invites you into the world of architecture and design.
Helsinki
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
Ars Nova is the contemporary art section of the Aboa Vetus Ars Nova museum.
Turku
The focus of exhibitions in Sinkka is in contemporary art and local history.
Kerava
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
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 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
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
Eckerö Post & Customs House is a seasonal visitor attraction with a scenic location near the Eckerölinjen ferry terminal.
Eckerö
EMMA – Espoo Museum of Modern Art is one of the most important art museums in Finland.
Espoo
Fiskars Village Art & Design Biennale
Raasepori
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
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
Historical warships from the 1950's and 60's, docked at the Forum Marinum. Open during the summer months.
Turku
The first Finnish museum ship and one of the symbols of the Aura river, which flows across Turku. Open during the summer.
Turku
Marvel at the exhibits of Galleri Elverket in enchanting Tammisaari. The exhibits at the old electrical center feature modern and contemporary pieces.
Raasepori
Located in the middle of modern-day Espoo, Glims still offers its visitors a glimpse of the countryside!
Espoo
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
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
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
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
The living room of the city invites to meet and explore art. See enchanting contemporary art from Finland and abroad.
Kajaani
Karkkila
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
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
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
Discover the nature and cultural history of eastern Finland in an impressive hundred-year old jugend building.
Kuopio
Malva is a museum full of art, design, posters and culture in Lahti, about an hour’s train ride from Helsinki.
Lahti
Finnish art from the 1850's to modern days, set in the 18th century barrack buildings of the Lappeenranta fort.
Lappeenranta
20th century Fenno-Russian tradesman tradition and craftsman life in a rare timber house.
Hamina
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 local museum established by two brothers showcasing art, cultural history, objet d' art pieces and war history.
Nurmijärvi
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
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
Art at the expanses of Ostrobothnia. The Alvar Aalto-designed Villa Väinölä is also a part of the museum.
Alajärvi
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 museum tells the story of the Önningeby Colony (1866-1914), established by several artists around painter Victor Westerholm.
Jomala
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
The 227 meter museum tunnel, descending 50 meters into the depths, transports you into the history of mining.
Outokumpu
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
Cottage-like home and Getsemane studio of the artist Kalervo Palsa, known for his provocative and often dark themes.
Kittilä
The Parppeinvaara Poetry village keeps Carelian cultural heritage alive – during summertime with singing and kantele-playing guides!
Ilomantsi
Juva
Juva
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 relevant and influential contemporary art museum.
Pori
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
The workshop of the potter Gustaf Löfman represents a long tradition of craftsmanship in Rauma.
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
Northern Savonian art, local history, with both peasant and gentry items, originally started as a private collection of the museum founder Aina Peura. Temporary exhibitions invite visitors to explore...
Rautalampi
An atmospheric museum center right next to Olavinlinna castle, exhibiting the Saimaa lake nature and history, with changing special exhibitions.
Savonlinna
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
The Särestöniemi Museum in Kaukonen, Kittilä, displays the art and working environment of Reidar Särestöniemi (1925-1981).
Kittilä
Historical museum about the regions Satakunta ja Pori.
Pori
Jyväskylä
See the forest like you've never seen it before - at the Science Centre Pilke
Rovaniemi
Classic artworks at the manor and contemporary art in the pavilion.
Mänttä-Vilppula
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
First museum of global espionage in the world.
Tampere
Come and experience life as it may have been at the turn of the 20th century in the countryside in Swedish-speaking Ostrobothnia.
Mustasaari
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
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 museum dedicated to the nature conservation is located at the historical spinning mill area in Forssa.
Forssa
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 Roos House is a charming combination of art and Kokkola history.
Kokkola
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 oldest town hall in Finland.
Porvoo
Finland’s largest prison museum The Prison examines the history of prison management and prison life by evoking emotions and breaking preconceived notions.
Hämeenlinna
The Sibelius Museum is the most versatile music museum in Finland.
Turku
WeeGee is a museum, exhibition and event hub in Tapiola.
Espoo
We live and celebrate like the old days in the Turkansaari Open Air Museum.
Oulu
The changing exhibitions inside of the granite caste walls of Turku Art Museum provide a fascinating panorama of art from iconic pieces to the very latest contemporary artworks.
Turku
The Lieto Vanhalinna manor grounds are a popular cultural site in the national landscape of Aurajoki area.
Lieto
Hamina
The WAM Museum of Contemporary Art will reopen to the public on 31 October 2026 following an extensive renovation. The new WAM will host exhibitions of contemporary art by Finnish and international...
Turku
Events on the front lines, home front and during evacuations in the wars of 1918 and 1939–1945.
Taivalkoski
The Worker’s Museum is open for the summer season from 15 April to 1 November 2026, Wednesday to Sunday 11.00–17.00. Always free admission!The Worker’s Museum near Linnanmäki Amusement park...
Helsinki
The working-class home, located in its original place, presents working-class life in Vaajakoski in the early 1930s.
Jyväskylä