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.
A unique modernist sculpture park and the home museum of the famous sculptor Laila Pullinen (1933-2015) in an atmospheric manor near Helsinki.
Vantaa
The collection of over 5000 plant species is a living display of the diversity of the plant kingdom.
Turku
The 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
Voipaala is a meeting place for lovers of art, history, cultural events and nature.
Valkeakoski
Get to know Mr. Toivo Parantainen and his remarkable collection of fine art at Äänekoski Art Museum!
Äänekoski
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 tour...
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
Paintings, sculptures, installations... experience the Åland mindset through art.
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
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
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
The Pentala Archipelago Museum is closed for the winter season. Welcome back next summer!Pentala Archipelago Museum is the perfect summer day destination. Visiting the Archipelago Museum is an...
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
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
A unique artist residence in a picturesque coastal city. Features works by Axel Haartaman and others, like Helen Schjerfbeck.
Naantali
There is always something to do and try at the Children’s Museum – you are allowed to touch almost everything!
Oulu
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 ocean view, unique sculptures, modernism and high-quality exhibits. The Didrichsen Art Museum is an art museum and a private home on Kuusisaari Island, Helsinki.
Helsinki
Eckerö Post & Customs House is a seasonal visitor attraction with a scenic location near the Eckerölinjen ferry terminal.
Eckerö
Charming wooden house of the poet J. H. Erkko by the beautiful Tuusula Lake.
Tuusula
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
The first Finnish museum ship and one of the symbols of the Aura river, which flows across Turku. Open during the summer.
Turku
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
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
The Håkansböle Manor Museum showcases the history of the manor and its residents.
Vantaa
Empire architecture, interesting exhibits and a lovely cafe make this a true oasis in the city, right near the Töölönlahti bay.
Helsinki
HAM Helsinki Art Museum is one of the most significant art museums in Finland and the Nordic countries. HAM hosts an extensive international exhibition program at its premises in Tennis Palace, and...
Helsinki
The Hämeenlinna castle, located right by the lakeside, is a trip back in time to medieval Finland. Experience both the glory days and downfalls of the 700-year old castle!
Hämeenlinna
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
Located right in the thick of the action during the war, the Irma bunker is a formidable experience. The atmosphere gives a good sense of life in the trenches during the war.
Hanko
The beautiful manor and it's grounds offer an idyllic experience in nature and culture in the peacefull countryside.
Somero
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
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
A museum filled with cultural history in an imposing stone warehouse. Exhibits showcase peasant culture and important individuals, from presidents to artists.
Huittinen
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 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
Early years of Finland's first professional author and Nobel candidate Juhani Aho, in an old rectory at the historical Koljonvirta area.
Iisalmi
An art museum fascinated by contemporary art. Local art is close to our heart, but we also exhibit artist from all around Finland as well as abroad.
Jyväskylä
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
Local history, art and war history, all in one place. Get to know the city of Kankaanpää, known for its art, architecture and military garrison.
Kankaanpää
Discover the history of the northern seaside town from prehistoric times to modern days.
Kemi
Visit the charming lakeside home of Finnish independence advocate and statesman president P.E. Svinhufvud and his wife Ellen.
Luumäki
Kumpula botanic garden is situated on the historical grounds of Kumpula Manor.
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
Kurikka museum has a variety of exhibitions that present the history of Kurikka and its culture.
Kurikka
Located in the Lahti city centre, the Lahti Historical Museum offers modern museum exhibitions in a historic setting.
Lahti
Malva is a museum full of art, design, posters and culture in Lahti, about an hour’s train ride from Helsinki.
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
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
The national museum of forest culture and meeting spot, set in the picturesque surroundings of Punkaharju.
Savonlinna
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
Muisti Centre of War and Peace shares experiences of war in order to promote peace.
Mikkeli
Museum Eliel offers experiences of and insights into the history and present day of North Karelia.
Joensuu
Located in the heart of Hyvinkää, the Museum Center Taika brings together the Hyvinkää Art Museum and the City Museum with its exhibitions.
Hyvinkää
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
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
Discover the bathing traditions of the maritime coastal town Naantali and dive into monastery history.
Naantali
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
A museum with over 100 years of history with something for everyone: History, art and natural science!
Vaasa
The Wind at your Back
Oulu
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
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
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
Juva
Salo
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
A relevant and influential contemporary art museum.
Pori
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
Get to know the history of Finnish work, industry and strong alcohol.
Nurmijärvi
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
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
One of the northernmost European museums, the themes are nordic and arctic environs. Changing exhibits, from valued Finnish pieces to international works.
Rovaniemi
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
Salo
Communications and entertainment consumer electronics over a period of over a hundred years – a museum full of radios, telephones, televisions, monitors and video games!
Salo
Sastamala
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
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
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
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
Cruise to Mobilia for a fast-paced visit to the world of motors. Intriguing vehicles and stories on the history of motoring.
Kangasala
A culture-historical museum consisting of six buildings and 11 charcoal owens which presents the history of the ironworks from 18th to the 20 th century.
Kemiönsaari
The Finnish Labour Museum Werstas is the biggest museum in Finland which have free admission.
Tampere
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 Museum of Tornio Valley showcases Tornio Valley culture and history on both sides of the Finnish-Swedish border.
Tornio
The world's only four-mast cargo ship to prevail in its original condition is an unforgettable visit to a bygone age.
Maarianhamina
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 Ship Yard i Jakobstad shelters reparations schooner Vega and Jacobstad Wapen during the summer.
Pietarsaari
Söderlångvik Manor was the summer residence of the Swedish-speaking Finnish businessman and patron of the arts Amos Anderson. The main building is a personal history and art museum. The manor with...
Kemiönsaari
WeeGee is a museum, exhibition and event hub in Tapiola.
Espoo
Theatre Museum’s exhibitions transport visitors into the theatre and backstage to see and experience what performance and theatre are all about.
Helsinki
The museum is the previous home of Frithjof Tikanoja, who donated his art collection to the town of Vaasa.
Vaasa
This more than 700 year old granite castle is one of the top sights in Finland.
Turku
The Turku Cathedral Museum upstairs in the south gallery takes visitors on a trip all the way back to the fourteenth century.
Turku
The Vantaa History Museum features a permanent exhibition about the region's past, as well as temporary exhibitions.
Vantaa
Varkaus museums - Varkaus city museum and art museum
Varkaus
The first photography center in Finland is situated at an idyllic old wooden atelje house of the photographer Victor Barsokevitschin. VB-photographycenter exhibits Finnish and international...
Kuopio
The history of Vihti presented in three separate museum buildings from the 19th century.
Vihti
A museum presenting the works of artist Vilho Lampi (1898-1936).
Liminka
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
Events on the front lines, home front and during evacuations in the wars of 1918 and 1939–1945.
Taivalkoski
3000m2 packed with graffiti and street art!
Vaasa
The Winter War Museum tells people about the events of the Winter War in Kuhmo.
Kuhmo