Lottamuseo
The Tuusula Lottamuseo tells of more than a hundred years of voluntary work by Finnish women and of the history of the Lotta Svärd organisation.
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About the museum
The Lottamuseo is a museum run by the Lotta Svärd Foundation on the shore of Lake Tuusulanjärvi. It presents the history of the Lotta Svärd organisation and of the voluntary work of Finnish women. The museum has been operating since 1996.
The main exhibition, Lotta Svärd – Tulevaisuuden rakentajat (Lotta Svärd – Builders of the Future), is a journey through time of more than a hundred years, telling of the Lottas' stories and life fates. It features photographs, archive material and personal objects of the Lottas from the museum's collections. The focus of the exhibition is women's voluntary work and its connection to Finnish history.
The museum's collections can be searched in Finna, and the Digilotta virtual museum offers material online. The museum also has the Lottakanttiini café, the Lottapuoti museum shop and a garden with a play area for children.
Highlights
- Main exhibition Lotta Svärd – Tulevaisuuden rakentajat
- Photographs, archive material and objects of the Lottas
- Lottakanttiini café and Lottapuoti shop
- Guided tours and escape game by advance booking
- Garden with hobby-horse track and play area
Permanent exhibition
- Lotta Svärd – Tulevaisuuden rakentajat – A journey through time of more than a hundred years, presenting through photographs, archive material and personal objects the voluntary work of Finnish women as part of Finnish history.
- Founded
- 1996
- Operated by
- Lotta Svärd -säätiö
- Visitors per year
- approx. 18,565
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €13 |
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| Reduced | €8students, pensioners, conscripts, civilian servicemen and unemployed people |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 18 · All children aged 0–18 enter the museum free. |
| Seniors | €8 |
| Visitors with disabilities | –companion free · Assistants and interpreters enter free. |
| Students & apprentices | €8 |
Free admission: Free admission for, among others, Lottas and Pikkulottas (junior Lottas), war veterans, war children and war orphans, a school class teacher with the group, Kaikukortti holders, press card holders and ICOM members. In 2026, people turning 30 can enter free during opening hours on showing a photo ID.
Ticket prices exclude VAT. Accepted means of payment: cash, common payment cards, Museokortti, Kaikukortti, MobilePay, ePassi and Edenred (only via the Edenred app).
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- 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 Lottamuseo is a step-free museum site. The museum is a Vammaiskortti (disability card) site and takes part in the Syrjinnästä vapaa alue (Free from Discrimination) campaign.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 18 |
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- Family tours & workshops
- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
- Playground / play area
The museum garden has a play area, and in summer there is a hobby-horse track; horses can be borrowed from the info point. In the exhibitions you can play a Lotta-spotting game (lottabongaus). Under-18s enter free.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
You can look up the route in the HSL route planner using the museum's address.
By car
Parking available
There is a spacious car park next to the museum.
The distance from central Helsinki is about 35 km.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Restaurant: not available
- Museum shop
Lottakanttiini museum café and the Lottapuoti museum shop.
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 | In the museum and its garden only the museum's own guides lead tours. Guided tours include the Lotta Svärd tour, Lottavartti, Elämää Syvärannassa, the Ruotsin Maja and drama, escape game and workshop tours. In autumn 2026 the public guided tour is held on Saturdays at 14:00. The escape game Vaaran vuodet is by advance booking. An introductory video is available in Swedish and English. Group bookings: info@lottasvard.fi or by telephone. |
