Special-Interest Museums in Finland
From chocolate to toys: museums with unusual themes.
Uusimaa (32)
Pirkanmaa (13)
Päijät-Häme (9)
Satakunta (8)
Ostrobothnia (6)
South Ostrobothnia (6)
Southwest Finland (6)
Åland (5)
North Savo (5)
South Savo (5)
Central Finland (4)
Kanta-Häme (4)
Kymenlaakso (3)
Lapland (3)
Central Ostrobothnia (2)
Kainuu (2)
North Ostrobothnia (2)
South Karelia (1)
Special-Interest Museums in Finland: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 116 special-interest museums in Finland, spread across 18 regions and 72 towns and cities. Most of them are in Uusimaa (32), Pirkanmaa (13), and Päijät-Häme (9).
At the city level, Helsinki (19), Tampere (6), and Lahti (5) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several special-interest museums in a single day.
30 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €8 at the median, and the middle half charge between €5 and €12.
27 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 28 offer dedicated programs for families, and 28 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 special-interest museums in Finland
The best-known special-interest museums in Finland
Temppeliaukion kirkkoSpecial · Helsinki
MuumimuseoArt · Tampere
Arkkitehtuuri- ja designmuseoArt · Helsinki
Tiedekeskus HeurekaNature · Vantaa
SibeliusmuseumPeople · Turku
VakoilumuseoSpecial · Tampere
Tiedemuseo LiekkiHistory · Helsinki
PoliisimuseoSpecial · Tampere
Suomen valokuvataiteen museoArt · Helsinki- Hotelli- ja ravintolamuseoSpecial · Helsinki
Special-interest museums in Finland with free admission
- PoliisimuseoSpecial · Tampere
- Geta Nostalgi & MotormuseumTechnology · Geta
- MariehamnsmuseetHistory · Mariehamn
Median museo ja arkisto MerkkiHistory · Helsinki
PanimomuseoSpecial · Iisalmi
RajamuseoHistory · Imatra
Suomen nyrkkeilymuseoSpecial · Tampere
Suomen pesäpallomuseoSpecial · Vimpeli
TullimuseoHistory · Helsinki
Hoitotyön koulutuksen museoSpecial · Helsinki
Special-interest museums in Finland with programs for families
- MuumimuseoArt · Tampere
- Arkkitehtuuri- ja designmuseoArt · Helsinki
- Tiedekeskus HeurekaNature · Vantaa
- VakoilumuseoSpecial · Tampere
- PoliisimuseoSpecial · Tampere
- Suomen valokuvataiteen museoArt · Helsinki
- Hotelli- ja ravintolamuseoSpecial · Helsinki
Apteekkimuseo ja Qwenselin taloSpecial · Turku
TAHTOSpecial · Helsinki
HiihtomuseoSpecial · Lahti
Wheelchair-accessible special-interest museums in Finland
- Temppeliaukion kirkkoSpecial · Helsinki
- MuumimuseoArt · Tampere
- Arkkitehtuuri- ja designmuseoArt · Helsinki
- Tiedekeskus HeurekaNature · Vantaa
- VakoilumuseoSpecial · Tampere
- PoliisimuseoSpecial · Tampere
- Suomen valokuvataiteen museoArt · Helsinki
- Hotelli- ja ravintolamuseoSpecial · Helsinki
- TAHTOSpecial · Helsinki
- HiihtomuseoSpecial · Lahti
By region
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many special-interest museums are there in Finland?
Our directory currently lists 116 special-interest museums in Finland across 72 towns and cities.
What are the best-known special-interest museums in Finland?
Some of the best known are Temppeliaukion kirkko, Muumimuseo, Arkkitehtuuri- ja designmuseo, Tiedekeskus Heureka, and Sibeliusmuseum.
Which special-interest museums in Finland offer free admission?
30 museums are free to visit – for example Poliisimuseo, Geta Nostalgi & Motormuseum, Mariehamnsmuseet, and Median museo ja arkisto Merkki.
Which special-interest museums in Finland are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 17 are open, such as Tiedekeskus Heureka, Vakoilumuseo, and TAHTO.
Which special-interest museums in Finland are wheelchair accessible?
27 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Temppeliaukion kirkko, Muumimuseo, and Arkkitehtuuri- ja designmuseo. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit special-interest museums in Finland?
A regular adult ticket costs €8 at the median, with prices ranging from €1 to €26. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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