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  Nauvon merenkulkutalo

  Proud maritime traditions of the Nauvo Island, right along the iconic travel route, archipelago ring road.

  Paraisten kaupunki

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  Biological Museum

  The Biological Museum, established in 1907, is a museum of natural history.

  Turku

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  Forum Marinum Maritime Centre

  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

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  Forum Marinum: Bore

  Both a museum ship and a hostel, the S/S Bore is itself an experience. Listen to tales of the ship's past and experience the history by staying overnight in one of the cabins.

  Turku

• Temporarily closed!
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  Forum Marinum: The Suomen Joutsen full-rigger

  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

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  Härkäla Manor House

  The beautiful manor and it's grounds offer an idyllic experience in nature and culture in the peacefull countryside.

  Somero

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  Kylämäki Village of Living History

  Kylämäki Village in Kurala is made up of four farms with buildings still standing at their original sites.

  Turku

• Temporarily closed!
  MUSEUM

  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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  Pharmacy Museum and The Qwensel House

  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

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  Turku Castle

  This more than 700 year old granite castle is one of the top sights in Finland.

  Turku

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  Panu Johansson: Wherever Street Piece

  Wherever Street Piece (2025, 8:40 min) is a found footage work which portrays fragmented memories that cannot be directly linked to any...
  

  Turku Art Museum, Turku

  27.3.2026 – 17.5.2026

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  Altare et Urbs – Treasures and Donors of Turku Cathedral

  Treasures of Turku Cathedral at Aboa Vetus
  

  Aboa Vetus, Turku

  6.3.2026 –

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  Shipbuilding in Finland

  The exhibition follows the finnish shipbuilding through different timelayers by guiding the visitor through the stages of the innovations...
  

  Forum Marinum Maritime Centre, Turku

  29.11.2017 – 31.12.2026

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  Sandra Kantanen: Between landscapes

  Sandra Kantanen’s work centers on the fundamental nature of photography and landscape, the interface between the real and the ideal, and...
  

  Turku Art Museum, Turku

  6.2.2026 – 17.5.2026

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  Personae – Pictures of Personalities

  Pictures of Personalities from the Art Collections of Åbo Akademi University Foundation at the Sibelius Museum
  

  The Sibelius Museum, Turku

  11.2.2026 – 31.5.2026

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  Virtual Exhibition: History of Underwater Warfare

  In this virtual exhibition, you can get acquainted with the history of Finnish underwater warfare.
  

  Forum Marinum Maritime Centre, Turku

  4.11.2021 – 31.12.2030

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  100 Years of Musical Traces

  Sibelius Museum's 100th Anniversary Exhibition
  

  The Sibelius Museum, Turku

  29.1.2026 – 3.1.2027

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  Kruunun väkeä

  exhibition on the castle’s defence and soldiers in Turku Castle. Who were the soldiers and where did they come from? And what was their...
  

  Turku Castle, Turku

  12.12.2024 – 31.12.2026

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  The Instrument Exhibition

  A part of Sibelius Museum’s vast instrument collection is displayed in the instrument exhibition.
  

  The Sibelius Museum, Turku

  2.2.2023 – 31.12.2030

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  Aboa Vetus – Old Turku

  Aboa Vetus, the only archaeological museum in Finland, is a town quarter discovered underground.
  

  Aboa Vetus, Turku

  1.4.2025 – 31.5.2030

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  Bony Tales & Botanical Garden

  In the excavations carried out over the years on the site of Aboa Vetus Ars Nova, more than a tonne of animal bones have been discovered.
  

  Aboa Vetus, Turku

  1.4.2025 – 1.1.2030

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  Free entrance and cake at Helsinki University Museum Flame

  Welcome to the Helsinki University Museum Flame’s exhibition centre on 26 March 2026!
  

  Helsinki University Museum Flame, Helsinki

  26.3.2026

• Event

  Laitetaan pääsiäistä

  Kylämäki Village of Living History, Turku

  27.3.2026 – 29.3.2026

• Event

  Sibbe Live!: Soirée a Paris

  Hanna Lipiäinen, violinLili Ahopelto, piano
  

  The Sibelius Museum, Turku

  22.4.2026

• Event

  Puolikuuta peipposesta -lintuviikonloppu

  Kylämäki Village of Living History, Turku

  25.4.2026 – 26.4.2026

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  Henkilökohtaisesti sinun – Curator’s guided tour to the exhibition Personae

  Curator Juha-Heikki Tihinen's guided tour to Sibelius Museum's art exhibition.
  

  The Sibelius Museum, Turku

  9.5.2026

• Event

  Henkilökohtaisesti sinun – Curator’s guided tour to the exhibition Personae

  Curator Juha-Heikki Tihinen's guided tour to Sibelius Museum's art exhibition.
  

  The Sibelius Museum, Turku

  16.5.2026

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Over 360 Ideas for Summer Adventures – Bring a Museum Card as Your Travel Companion!

Have a look at our recommendations and find the best ideas for your summer holiday in Finland. The Museum Card is a useful travel companion for a thrifty domestic traveller. The card gives you unlimited access to more than 360 attractions, such as Turku Castle, Heureka and the Hämeenlinna Prison.

The New Exhibitions Bring Colour into the Darker Time of the Year – Check Out the Tips!

Experience Rafael Wardi, Kaija Aarikka, Claude Monet and other beloved classics, as well as the newest currents of contemporary art. The autumn’s new exhibitions also offer something to see for fans of rap music, exercise enthusiasts and nostalgic visitors. We have gathered together exhibitions...

Take advantage of the gift offer and celebrate Mother's Day with 360 experiences!

Give the delightful gift of a year-long cultural journey for Mother's Day! A Museum Card is a popular gift that suits many tastes. Museum Cards as a gift for only €69.90 (normally €79). The gift offer is valid only online until 12 May.

A year of experiences with the Museum Card – now also with monthly payment!

Enjoy hundreds of experiences for just €7.45 a month. With the Museum Card's new payment option, you get access to 360 museums for a full year at an affordable monthly price. When you choose the monthly payment, you commit to paying for the card in 12 instalments.

See the Tips on New Exhibitions and enjoy the Cultural Spring in Finnish Museums!

This spring, museums all over Finland are offering many fantastic exhibitions. In addition to long-awaited classics, there will be intriguing modern art, internationally acclaimed photography, architecture and design. Learn more about what’s new this spring!