Suomen moottoripyörämuseo
A museum on the shore of Lake Vesijärvi in Lahti presents more than a hundred motorcycles and props from their era; it is linked with Ace Cafe Lahti.
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About the museum
The Suomen moottoripyörämuseo (Finnish Motorcycle Museum) grew out of the hobby and long collecting career of Riku Routo of Lahti. Routo organised his first exhibition of antique motorcycles in 1985, and in 2008 he bought the area of the old timber-drying shed of Niemi sawmill, where the museum was decided to be built. Cleaned reclaimed bricks were used in the building, and the project was supported by many companies.
The museum opened on the shore of Lake Vesijärvi on 28 May 2011. Its godfather is the Italian racing motorcyclist Giacomo Agostini, who has won 15 world championships. The museum is linked to Ace Cafe Lahti, which holds events every week.
The collection contains more than a hundred motorcycles: restored rarities, Finnish racing and hobby machines, and motorcycles and mopeds used in everyday life, each with its story. In addition to the bikes, the exhibits include props relating to motorcycling of different eras. The exhibitions change every year according to theme.
Highlights
- More than a hundred motorcycles and mopeds
- Restored rarities and Finnish racing motorcycles
- Props from the history of motorcycling
- Ace Cafe Lahti in connection with the museum
- Location on the shore of Lake Vesijärvi
- Founded
- 2011
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €14 |
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| Reduced | €10Pensioners, students and unemployed people |
| Children & teens | €7free up to age 6 · 7–12-year-olds €7; under-7s enter free. |
| Guided museum tour | €150Advance booking recommended. |
Museokortti (Finnish Museum Card) is accepted.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By public transit
Lahden Tiedepuisto
The museum can be reached from central Lahti and from the railway station by bus 21 (Kauppatori–Mukkula). The stop is Lahden Tiedepuisto (Lahti Science Park), after the Polttimo stop.
Amenities & dining
- Café
The Ace Cafe Lahti café-restaurant is in connection with the museum and is open during the museum’s opening hours.
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 | A guided museum tour can be booked in advance. In winter, a start can be arranged by calling the museum’s number. |
