Museums in Kainuu
The Kainuun museo and the Kajaanin taidemuseo in Kajaani.
Kainuu Museum Guide
Our guide lists 19 museums in Kainuu across 9 towns and cities. You’ll find the widest choice in Suomussalmi (4), Kajaani (3), and Kuhmo (3).
Broken down by focus, the largest shares go to History & Cultural History (26%), City & Regional Museums (26%), and Open-Air Museums (16%) – 6 of our 12 categories are represented.
5 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €5 at the median, and the middle half charge between €5 and €6.
3 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 2 offer dedicated programs for families, and 3 have a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.
Top 10 museums in Kainuu
The best-known museums in Kainuu
Kajaanin taidemuseoArt · Kajaani
Kainuun MuseoHistory · Kajaani
Riihipihan talonpoikaismuseoRegional · Vuolijoki
Kaunislehdon talomuseoOpen-air · Hyrynsalmi
Paltamon kotiseutumuseoRegional · Paltamo
Puolanka-PirttiRegional · Puolanka
Raatteen PorttiHistory · Suomussalmi
Raatteen vartiomuseoHistory · Suomussalmi
Ristijärven Suojeluskunta- ja LottanäyttelyHistory · Ristijärvi
Sotkamon MakasiinimuseoRegional · Sotkamo
Museums in Kainuu with free admission
Wheelchair-accessible museums in Kainuu
By category
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many museums are there in Kainuu?
Our directory currently lists 19 museums in Kainuu across 9 towns and cities.
What are the best-known museums in Kainuu?
Some of the best known are Kajaanin taidemuseo, Kainuun Museo, Riihipihan talonpoikaismuseo, Kaunislehdon talomuseo, and Paltamon kotiseutumuseo.
Which museums in Kainuu offer free admission?
5 museums are free to visit – for example Kajaanin taidemuseo, Kainuun Museo, Kaunislehdon talomuseo, and Raatteen vartiomuseo.
Which museums in Kainuu are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 4 are open, such as Kajaanin taidemuseo, Kainuun Museo, and Talvisotamuseo.
Which museums in Kainuu are wheelchair accessible?
3 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Kajaanin taidemuseo, Kainuun Museo, and Juminkeko. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit museums in Kainuu?
A regular adult ticket costs €5 at the median, with prices ranging from €2 to €20. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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