Lappeenrannan taidemuseo
Lappeenrannan taidemuseo operates in the barracks buildings of the fortress from 1798 and presents contemporary art and art from South-Eastern Finland.
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About the museum
Lappeenrannan taidemuseo is located in the Lappeenranta Fortress, opposite the Orthodox church, in neoclassical barracks buildings from 1798. The museum has operated since 1965.
The museum’s exhibitions focus on contemporary art, but older art is also presented regularly. An important focus is art from South-Eastern Finland, and the programme also includes exhibitions presenting foreign art.
The art museum’s collections consist mainly of Finnish visual art from the 1800s to the present day. A large and important collection is that of the Viipurin Taiteenystävät ry (Vyborg Friends of Art). In collection acquisitions, South-Eastern Finnish art receives particular attention. A museum shop operates alongside the museum, and the building houses the Muusa multi-purpose space.
Highlights
- Exhibitions of contemporary art and South-Eastern Finnish art
- Collection of the Viipurin Taiteenystävät ry (Vyborg Friends of Art)
- Neoclassical barracks buildings from 1798 in the fortress
- Joint ticket for the Lappeenranta Fortress museums
- Founded
- 1965
- Operated by
- Lappeenrannan museot (Lappeenrannan kaupunki)
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €15 |
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| Reduced | €10Pensioners, students, unemployed people and groups of at least 10 people |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 17 · Under 18s enter free. |
| Seniors | €10Pensioners |
| Visitors with disabilities | –companion free · A personal assistant always enters free with the person they assist; the same applies to interpreters. The site accepts the EU Disability Card. |
| Students & apprentices | €10Students; the same price applies to unemployed people. |
| Groups (10+ people) | €10 per personGroup of at least 10 people. |
| Peek into the exhibition (school and student groups) | €30Duration 20–30 minutes, maximum 25 people. Admission fees are charged in addition. |
| Exhibition guided tour (group) | €60Duration 30–45 minutes; at Etelä-Karjalan museo and the art museum maximum 25 people, at Ratsuväkimuseo and the Wolkoff house museum maximum 15. Admission fees are charged in addition. |
| Theme guided tour (group) | €80Duration 45–60 minutes, maximum 25 people. Admission fees are charged in addition. |
The joint ticket for the fortress museums covers admission to Etelä-Karjalan museo, the Lappeenranta Art Museum and Ratsuväkimuseo (Cavalry Museum). The Museokortti (Finnish Museum Card) is valid at all venues, and admission is free for holders of the Kaikukortti, Nuorisokortti, ICOM-kortti, MAL-kortti, Press-kortti and SPR-piristäjä-kortti. Teachers enter free for a planning visit before a group visit. Ticket sales end 15 minutes before closing time.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The museum is accessible by wheelchair. There are accessible parking spaces nearby, and the museum has an induction loop and an accessible toilet.
Kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 17 |
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- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
In front of the Muusa multi-purpose space there is a drawing task; the materials are available on site.
Getting there & parking
By car
- Accessible parking
The museum is in the Lappeenranta Fortress, opposite the Orthodox church. There are accessible parking spaces nearby.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
The museum shop serves visitors during museum opening hours.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours are booked via the customer service email address. |
