Natural History Museums in Finland
Natural history and marine museums with collections on animals, plants, minerals and the history of the Earth.
Lapland (7)
Uusimaa (5)
Ostrobothnia (3)
Pirkanmaa (3)
Kanta-Häme (2)
North Karelia (2)
North Ostrobothnia (2)
North Savo (2)
Satakunta (2)
South Savo (2)
Southwest Finland (2)
Åland (1)
Central Finland (1)
Central Ostrobothnia (1)
Päijät-Häme (1)
Natural History Museums in Finland: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 36 natural history museums in Finland, spread across 15 regions and 32 towns and cities. Most of them are in Lapland (7), Uusimaa (5), and Ostrobothnia (3).
At the city level, Espoo (2), Helsinki (2), and Turku (2) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several natural history museums in a single day.
7 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €10 at the median, and the middle half charge between €7 and €15.
18 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 19 offer dedicated programs for families, and 19 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 natural history museums in Finland
The best-known natural history museums in Finland
ArktikumRegional · Rovaniemi
Saamelaismuseo SiidaWorld cultures · Inari
Tiedekeskus HeurekaNature · Vantaa
ObservatorioNature · Helsinki
Luonnontieteellinen museoNature · Helsinki- Arktiska museet NanoqOpen-air · Jakobstad
Kuopion museoHistory · Kuopio
Pohjanmaan museoRegional · Vaasa
Suomen luontokeskus HaltiaNature · Espoo
Biologinen museoNature · Turku
Natural history museums in Finland with free admission
Jyväskylän yliopiston LuontomuseoNature · Jyväskylä
Aitonevan turvemuseoTechnology · Kihniö- Kieppi, Kokkolan luonnontieteellinen museoNature · Kokkola
- Pyhä-Luoston luontokeskus NaavaNature · Pyhätunturi
- Tunturi-Lapin luontokeskusNature · Enontekiö
Yllästunturin luontokeskus KellokasNature · Äkäslompolo- GeonäyttelyNature · Espoo
Natural history museums in Finland with programs for families
- ArktikumRegional · Rovaniemi
- Tiedekeskus HeurekaNature · Vantaa
- ObservatorioNature · Helsinki
- Luonnontieteellinen museoNature · Helsinki
- Arktiska museet NanoqOpen-air · Jakobstad
- Kuopion museoHistory · Kuopio
- Pohjanmaan museoRegional · Vaasa
- Suomen luontokeskus HaltiaNature · Espoo
- Biologinen museoNature · Turku
Suomen Metsämuseo LustoNature · Punkaharju
Wheelchair-accessible natural history museums in Finland
- Saamelaismuseo SiidaWorld cultures · Inari
- Tiedekeskus HeurekaNature · Vantaa
- Luonnontieteellinen museoNature · Helsinki
- Kuopion museoHistory · Kuopio
- Pohjanmaan museoRegional · Vaasa
- Suomen luontokeskus HaltiaNature · Espoo
- Suomen Metsämuseo LustoNature · Punkaharju
- Jyväskylän yliopiston LuontomuseoNature · Jyväskylä
Liminganlahden luontokeskusNature · Liminka
JalokivinäyttelyNature · Kemi
By region
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many natural history museums are there in Finland?
Our directory currently lists 36 natural history museums in Finland across 32 towns and cities.
What are the best-known natural history museums in Finland?
Some of the best known are Arktikum, Saamelaismuseo Siida, Tiedekeskus Heureka, Observatorio, and Luonnontieteellinen museo.
Which natural history museums in Finland offer free admission?
7 museums are free to visit – for example Jyväskylän yliopiston Luontomuseo, Aitonevan turvemuseo, Kieppi, Kokkolan luonnontieteellinen museo, and Pyhä-Luoston luontokeskus Naava.
Which natural history museums in Finland are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 8 are open, such as Saamelaismuseo Siida, Tiedekeskus Heureka, and Turun yliopiston eläinmuseo.
Which natural history museums in Finland are wheelchair accessible?
18 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Saamelaismuseo Siida, Tiedekeskus Heureka, and Luonnontieteellinen museo. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit natural history museums in Finland?
A regular adult ticket costs €10 at the median, with prices ranging from €4 to €26. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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