Suomen nyrkkeilymuseo

About the museum

The Suomen Nyrkkeilymuseo (Finnish Boxing Museum) was founded in Tampere in 1991. Its founders were Tauno Salminen, Olavi Bäckström and Atle Salokangas. The museum is run on a volunteer basis by the Suomen Nyrkkeilymuseoyhdistys ry (Finnish Boxing Museum Association), and in 2026 it celebrates 35 years with a theme exhibition.

The museum’s collections contain more than 10,000 objects, such as boxing equipment, medals, photographs and publications, of which about 2,000 are on display. The basic exhibition traces the history of boxing from antiquity to today’s popularity. It presents Finnish ring heroes and the figures who influenced the administration and development of the sport. New donations are also on display, for example from the careers of Olli Mäki and Tarmo Uusivirta.

The museum still accepts donations of objects related to boxing.

Highlights

• More than 10,000 objects, about 2,000 on display
• The history of boxing from antiquity to the present day
• Finnish ring heroes presented
• Objects donated from the careers of Olli Mäki and Tarmo Uusivirta
• Free admission

Permanent exhibition

• Nyrkkeilymuseon perusnäyttely – The exhibition presents the history of boxing from antiquity to the present day, as well as Finnish ring heroes and figures who influenced the sport.

Founded

1991

Operated by

Suomen Nyrkkeilymuseoyhdistys ry

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Admission is free.

Accessibility

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Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

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Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties

The museum can host small events, such as coffee or cocktail gatherings.

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