Espoon Automuseo
Espoon Automuseo presents more than 200 vehicles in the old granite cowshed of Pakankylä manor near Bodomjärvi.
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About the museum
Espoon Automuseo operates in the red-granite cowshed of Pakankylä manor near Bodomjärvi. The museum describes itself as Finland's oldest continuously operating car museum, and it is run by the association Espoon Automuseo ry.
More than 200 vehicles and smaller objects are on display across two floors. The collection includes cars from the early 20th century, family cars from the 1960s and 1970s, Eastern-bloc cars imported to Finland after the war, as well as American cars and two-wheelers. Espoon Automuseo was chosen as Vehicle Museum of the Year 2019.
The museum organises flea markets and events for car clubs. Guided tours for visitor groups can also be arranged outside opening hours on request.
Highlights
- More than 200 vehicles across two floors
- Former red-granite cowshed
- Eastern-bloc cars and American cars imported after the war
- Flea markets and vehicle events
- Museum café
- Founded
- 1979
- Operated by
- Espoon Automuseo ry
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €13 |
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| Children & teens | €7Child ticket for ages 4–15. |
The Museokortti is not valid. Cultural benefits accepted include Smartum, Edenred and ePassi as mobile payment.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: not available
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The accessible entrance is behind the main entrance, where there is also parking. The ground floor can be navigated by wheelchair, but the upper floor can only be reached by stairs.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
There is something to see for the whole family at the museum; children have their own ticket type.
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
There are plenty of parking spaces for cars and buses in the yard.
The museum is 6 km from the Oittaa camp site and beach, and about 8 km from the Bembölä Kahvituvalta café. A rural road of about 11 km runs around Bodomjärvi. Nearby is Kartanokylpylä Backby, the spa in the original main building of Pakankylä manor.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
The museum café serves drinks and ice cream, among other things.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Guided museum tours can be booked for groups, including outside opening hours. |
