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
Come and explore the history of Ahlström at the Ahlström Voyage exhibition, the Makkarakoski Sawmill Museum, and the ironworks area.
Noormarkku
The collection of over 5000 plant species is a living display of the diversity of the plant kingdom.
Turku
Riihimäki
Visions of Alvar Aalto brings the Aaltos' legacy to life through a multi-sensory experience that weaves together light, nature, functionality, and human relationships.
Helsinki
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
Get to know Mr. Toivo Parantainen and his remarkable collection of fine art at Äänekoski Art Museum!
Äänekoski
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 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 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
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
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 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
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
Experience the impressive and immersive VISIO, where the view transforms into a story and the visitor into a participant.
Oulu
A presentation of Finnish aviation history from the beginning of the 20th century to the present day.
Jyväskylä
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
Welcome to the world of textiles! Discover how Forssa spun itself into a city with cloth manufacturing.
Forssa
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
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
Delightful experiences for art lovers. The museum showcases exhibits from various styles, both old and new.
Hämeenlinna
Discover the long and eventful history of Hämeenlinna! True tales which surpass fiction, along with comfy spaces, attract visitors from near and far.
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
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
Art in a historical empire style house at the middle of town. Changing exhibits and a large collection of European porcelain.
Heinola
A charming atmosphere, intriguing stories and enchanting exhibits; get to know the cultural heritage of the city of Heinola.
Heinola
Named after the distinctive world traveller, the museum showcases the brave explorer's life's work and with cultures of the world.
Espoo
Trams have been clattering around the streets of Helsinki for more than one hundred years.
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
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 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
Art at the heart of a North Karelian city. Topical phenomenon, Finnish art treasures, religious and international art.
Joensuu
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
The living room of the city invites to meet and explore art. See enchanting contemporary art from Finland and abroad.
Kajaani
The Käkisalmi Museum has a permanent exhibition showcasing the history of Käkisalmi and Karelia.
Heinola
Käsityönmuseo Miila tells the story of the long history of crafts and their meaning in everyday life.
Paimio
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
The Keuruu Museum of Art and Cultural History. We host rotating exhibitions throughout the year
Keuruu
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
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
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
Kumpula botanic garden is situated on the historical grounds of Kumpula Manor.
Helsinki
Contemporary art, events and experiences at Kunsthalle Seinäjoki.
Seinäjoki
Modern art by the sea. Inspiring contemporary pieces and a notable collection of modern classics.
Vaasa
Discover the nature and cultural history of eastern Finland in an impressive hundred-year old jugend building.
Kuopio
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
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
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
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
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
Museum Eliel offers experiences of and insights into the history and present day of North Karelia.
Joensuu
Home to seven museums and changing exhibitions, Museum Center Vapriikki offers things to do and see for the whole family.
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
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
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
Dive into the Lapland mindset through the unique works of Andreas Alariesto.
Sodankylä
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
In this very same building in 1905 Lenin and Stalin met for the first time with the consequences that changed the world. The Lenin Museum takes you on a fascinating journey to the shared past of...
Tampere
The history of the Nurmes area is presented from the prehistory to the present day trough objects and photographs.
Nurmes
The museum, designed by Kaj Franck, is a work of art itself. Discover the history of the oldest glass factory in the country.
Urjala
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 artist home of wood sculptor Eeva Ryynänen, Paateri features a timber atelier, church, home and gallery cafe in the middle of the forest.
Lieksa
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
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
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
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
Tampere
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
See the forest like you've never seen it before - at the Science Centre Pilke
Rovaniemi
Scientifically fun! In Tietomaa, each visit is a new and exciting exploration.
Oulu
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
The Sámi Museum Siida offers a rich and immersive journey into Sámi culture — its traditions and modern-day life.
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
First museum of global espionage in the world.
Tampere
The main museum of Suomenlinna fortress Suomenlinna Museum is open all year round.
Helsinki
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
Riihimäki
The museum tells about the history of the deaf in Finland, important places in the sign language community and the history of Finnish and Finnish-Swedish sign language.
Helsinki
The Hunting Museum of Finland is an indoor wilderness experience only about one hour north of Helsinki.
Riihimäki
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
Get to know the maritime history and urban culture of the coastal city, in a historical environment.
Pietarsaari
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
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
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
Step into the heart of Jakobstad's industrial past at the unique Strengberg Tobacco Museum.
Pietarsaari
Tiima is a unique and unprecedented museum and science center where you’ll have the best of times — moments to remember.
Oulu
Ylöjärvi
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 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
History of finnish peacekeeping from the year 1056 to modern times.
Hamina
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
Works by sculptor Yrjö Liipola (1881-1971).
Koski Tl