Art & Design Museums in Finland
Painting galleries, sculpture collections, design and contemporary art – from the Old Masters to the present day.
Uusimaa (34)
Pirkanmaa (14)
Southwest Finland (12)
Central Finland (11)
Lapland (9)
Satakunta (7)
North Savo (5)
Åland (4)
Päijät-Häme (4)
Kanta-Häme (3)
North Karelia (3)
Ostrobothnia (3)
South Karelia (3)
South Ostrobothnia (3)
Central Ostrobothnia (2)
North Ostrobothnia (2)
Kainuu (1)
Kymenlaakso (1)
South Savo (1)
Art & Design Museums in Finland: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 122 art and design museums in Finland, spread across 19 regions and 75 towns and cities. Most of them are in Uusimaa (34), Pirkanmaa (14), and Southwest Finland (12).
At the city level, Helsinki (17), Jyväskylä (6), and Tampere (5) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several art and design museums in a single day.
15 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €12 at the median, and the middle half charge between €8 and €16.
43 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 40 offer dedicated programs for families, and 46 have a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.
Top 10 art and design museums in Finland
The best-known art and design museums in Finland
AteneumArt · Helsinki
Nykytaiteen museo KiasmaArt · Helsinki
MuumimuseoArt · Tampere
Sinebrychoffin taidemuseoArt · Helsinki
Villa MaireaPeople · Noormarkku
Ålands museumHistory · Mariehamn
Arkkitehtuuri- ja designmuseoArt · Helsinki
Säynätsalon kunnantaloArt · Jyväskylä
WAM nykytaiteen museoArt · Turku
EMMA – Espoon modernin taiteen museoArt · Espoo
Art and design museums in Finland with free admission
Taidekoti KirpiläArt · Helsinki
Amos Andersons hemPeople · Helsinki
Kajaanin taidemuseoArt · Kajaani
Kemin taidemuseoArt · Kemi
Imatran taidemuseoArt · Imatra
Vantaan taidemuseo ArtsiArt · Vantaa
Jyväskylän yliopiston TiedemuseoHistory · Jyväskylä
Lauri ja Lasse Reitzin säätiön museoArt · Helsinki
Emil Danielssonin erämaa-ateljeePeople · Sastamala- Kulttuurikeskus Pentik-mäkiSpecial · Posio
Art and design museums in Finland with programs for families
- AteneumArt · Helsinki
- Nykytaiteen museo KiasmaArt · Helsinki
- MuumimuseoArt · Tampere
- Sinebrychoffin taidemuseoArt · Helsinki
- Ålands museumHistory · Mariehamn
- Arkkitehtuuri- ja designmuseoArt · Helsinki
- EMMA – Espoon modernin taiteen museoArt · Espoo
Aboa Vetus Ars NovaArchaeology · Turku
Amos RexArt · Helsinki
HAM Helsingin taidemuseoArt · Helsinki
Wheelchair-accessible art and design museums in Finland
- AteneumArt · Helsinki
- Nykytaiteen museo KiasmaArt · Helsinki
- MuumimuseoArt · Tampere
- Sinebrychoffin taidemuseoArt · Helsinki
- Ålands museumHistory · Mariehamn
- Arkkitehtuuri- ja designmuseoArt · Helsinki
- WAM nykytaiteen museoArt · Turku
- EMMA – Espoon modernin taiteen museoArt · Espoo
Turun taidemuseoArt · Turku
Didrichsenin taidemuseoArt · Helsinki
Art and design museums in Finland with the highest published visitor numbers
- AteneumArt · Helsinki
- Nykytaiteen museo KiasmaArt · Helsinki
- HAM Helsingin taidemuseoArt · Helsinki
Gallen-Kallelan MuseoPeople · Espoo- Turun taidemuseoArt · Turku
- WAM nykytaiteen museoArt · Turku
Oulun taidemuseoArt · Oulu- Didrichsenin taidemuseoArt · Helsinki
Järvenpään taidemuseoArt · Järvenpää
Lapuan taidemuseoArt · Lapua
By region
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many art and design museums are there in Finland?
Our directory currently lists 122 art and design museums in Finland across 75 towns and cities.
What are the best-known art and design museums in Finland?
Some of the best known are Ateneum, Nykytaiteen museo Kiasma, Muumimuseo, Sinebrychoffin taidemuseo, and Villa Mairea.
Which art and design museums in Finland offer free admission?
15 museums are free to visit – for example Taidekoti Kirpilä, Amos Andersons hem, Kajaanin taidemuseo, and Kemin taidemuseo.
Which art and design museums in Finland are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 7 are open, such as Amos Rex, Kajaanin taidemuseo, and Kemin taidemuseo.
Which art and design museums in Finland are wheelchair accessible?
43 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Ateneum, Nykytaiteen museo Kiasma, and Muumimuseo. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit art and design museums in Finland?
A regular adult ticket costs €12 at the median, with prices ranging from €3 to €32. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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