Science & Technology Museums in Finland
Technology museums, science centers, transport and industrial museums – hands-on and interactive.
Uusimaa (26)
Pirkanmaa (18)
Southwest Finland (13)
Kymenlaakso (11)
Satakunta (11)
North Karelia (9)
Åland (8)
Central Finland (8)
Päijät-Häme (8)
South Ostrobothnia (7)
South Savo (7)
North Savo (6)
Ostrobothnia (6)
South Karelia (6)
Kanta-Häme (5)
North Ostrobothnia (3)
Lapland (2)
Central Ostrobothnia (1)
Science & Technology Museums in Finland: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 155 science and technology museums in Finland, spread across 18 regions and 119 towns and cities. Most of them are in Uusimaa (26), Pirkanmaa (18), and Southwest Finland (13).
At the city level, Helsinki (7), Kotka (4), and Espoo (3) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several science and technology museums in a single day.
38 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 €13.
19 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 42 offer dedicated programs for families, and 57 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 science and technology museums in Finland
The best-known science and technology museums in Finland
Bengtskärin majakkaTechnology · Hitis
VesikkoTechnology · Helsinki
Suomen IlmailumuseoTechnology · Vantaa
Jäänmurtaja TarmoTechnology · Kotka
PanssarimuseoHistory · Parola
Suomen RautatiemuseoTechnology · Hyvinkää
Ålands sjöfartsmuseumTechnology · Mariehamn
PommernTechnology · Mariehamn
Forum MarinumTechnology · Turku
RatikkamuseoHistory · Helsinki
Science and technology museums in Finland with free admission
- RatikkamuseoHistory · Helsinki
Työväenmuseo WerstasHistory · Tampere
Ankkapurhan teollisuusmuseoTechnology · Inkeroinen- Geta Nostalgi & MotormuseumTechnology · Geta
- Lapuan kaupungin kulttuurihistoriallinen museoHistory · Lapua
Pateniemen sahan museoTechnology · Oulu
Taipaleen kanavamuseoTechnology · Varkaus
Vehoniemen automuseoTechnology · Kangasala
Aitonevan turvemuseoTechnology · Kihniö- Friitalan NahkamuseoTechnology · Ulvila
Science and technology museums in Finland with programs for families
- Suomen IlmailumuseoTechnology · Vantaa
- PanssarimuseoHistory · Parola
- Suomen RautatiemuseoTechnology · Hyvinkää
- Ålands sjöfartsmuseumTechnology · Mariehamn
- PommernTechnology · Mariehamn
- Forum MarinumTechnology · Turku
- RatikkamuseoHistory · Helsinki
Suomen IlmavoimamuseoTechnology · Tikkakoski
Tekniikan museoTechnology · Helsinki
Museokeskus VapriikkiRegional · Tampere
Wheelchair-accessible science and technology museums in Finland
- Ålands sjöfartsmuseumTechnology · Mariehamn
- RatikkamuseoHistory · Helsinki
- Museokeskus VapriikkiRegional · Tampere
Merikeskus VellamoHistory · Kotka
IlmatorjuntamuseoHistory · Tuusula
Radio- ja tv-museo MastolaTechnology · Lahti
Suomen maatalousmuseo SarkaHistory · Loimaa
Riihisaari – Savonlinnan museoHistory · Savonlinna
Rosenlew-museoTechnology · Pori- ElektroniikkamuseoTechnology · Salo
Science and technology museums in Finland with the highest published visitor numbers
By region
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many science and technology museums are there in Finland?
Our directory currently lists 155 science and technology museums in Finland across 119 towns and cities.
What are the best-known science and technology museums in Finland?
Some of the best known are Bengtskärin majakka, Vesikko, Suomen Ilmailumuseo, Jäänmurtaja Tarmo, and Panssarimuseo.
Which science and technology museums in Finland offer free admission?
38 museums are free to visit – for example Ratikkamuseo, Työväenmuseo Werstas, Ankkapurhan teollisuusmuseo, and Geta Nostalgi & Motormuseum.
Which science and technology museums in Finland are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 17 are open, such as Panssarimuseo, Ålands sjöfartsmuseum, and Ratikkamuseo.
Which science and technology museums in Finland are wheelchair accessible?
19 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Ålands sjöfartsmuseum, Ratikkamuseo, and Museokeskus Vapriikki. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit science and technology museums in Finland?
A regular adult ticket costs €10 at the median, with prices ranging from €2 to €22. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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