Söderlångviks museum

About the museum

Söderlångviks museum is an art and biographical museum on Kimitoön, located in the main building of Söderlångvik farm, which was the summer residence of cultural patron Amos Anderson (1878–1961). The museum opened to the public in 1965 at Amos Anderson’s wish. The house was thoroughly renovated in 2018–2021, and its interiors regained their original, restrained appearance from the 1930s.

The furnishings are mostly classical, with both antique furniture and reproduction period furniture. Most of Amos Anderson’s library is kept here. In the entrance hall visitors meet Juho Rissanen’s Bretagne Madonna; the billiard room is dominated by a seating group that was originally intended for Finland’s first king; the large dining room is set up for 30 dinner guests, and in the basement there is a small private cinema. The basic exhibition consists of art from Amos Anderson’s foundation collections, mainly Finnish art from 1900 to 1950. Outside the museum, four caryatids from the original 1866 facade of the Svenska Teatern (Swedish Theatre) decorate Amos Anderson’s garage.

The park was planned in the 1930s by Paul Olsson and regained its former splendour during the renovation of 2019–2021. In addition to the park and the hiking trails, the sculpture park with Kim Simonsson’s Mossjättar (Moss Giants) is always open to visitors, all year round. The farm also has a restaurant, a farm shop, apple orchards and accommodation.

Highlights

• Amos Anderson’s summer residence with 1930s interiors
• Basic exhibition of Finnish art from 1900–1950
• Juho Rissanen’s Bretagne Madonna in the entrance hall
• Four caryatids from the Svenska Teatern from 1866
• Sculpture park with Kim Simonsson’s Mossjättar

Permanent exhibition

• Basutställningen: konst ur Amos Andersons fonds samlingar – The selection consists mainly of Finnish art from 1900 to 1950, displayed in the manor’s 1930s interiors.

Founded

1965

Admission & discounts

Free admission also with the Museikort (Finnish Museum Card), a press card and the Konstnärsorganisationernas kort (card of the artists’ organisations). Free days in 2026: 30 August (Varsinais-Suomi museum day) and 3 September (Amos Anderson’s birthday). From 2025 onwards only card payment is accepted at the museum. The opening fee for guided tours outside the season is €100 on weekdays and €150 on Sundays and public holidays; during the season it is €75.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator
• 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

All parts of the museum are accessible. At the main entrance there is no fixed ramp, but a separate ramp can be placed on request; it is steep, and staff are happy to help. The door opening is over 85 cm wide. The museum has two floors connected by a lift, but the lift does not fully meet accessibility requirements (door width 72 cm). The paths are level, at least 120 cm wide, with thresholds under 20 mm. Wheelchairs can be borrowed, and there are no induction loops. There are two accessible toilets, by the restaurant and by the car park. One accessible parking space is marked with the wheelchair symbol, and door-to-door transport (färdtjänst) can stop directly at the museum entrance. Assistance dogs and guide dogs are welcome. The restaurant entrance is reached via a ramp with a handrail.

Kids & families

• Playground / play area

There is a playground on the farm.

Getting there & parking

The farm lies on Kimitoön, 100 km from Turku, 180 km from Helsinki and 70 km from Salo. Guest jetty for day mooring, about 16 berths.

Amenities & dining

• Café
• Restaurant
• Museum shop

Restaurant Amos Krog; Café & Gårdsboden (the farm’s direct sales shop, craft shop and ice-cream café Glassgaraget). The farm also offers accommodation: glamping and villas.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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