Museums in South Savo
Olavinlinna Castle and the Riihisaari museum in Savonlinna, plus the Päämajamuseo (Headquarters Museum) in Mikkeli.
South Savo Museum Guide
Our guide lists 40 museums in South Savo across 23 towns and cities. You’ll find the widest choice in Mikkeli (9), Pieksämäki (3), and Juva (2).
Broken down by focus, the largest shares go to City & Regional Museums (43%), History & Cultural History (18%), and Science & Technology (15%) – 9 of our 12 categories are represented.
18 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €7 at the median, and the middle half charge between €4 and €11.
6 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 4 offer dedicated programs for families, and 9 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 South Savo
The best-known museums in South Savo
OlavinlinnaCastles & Palaces · Savonlinna
Savilahden kivisakastiHistory · Mikkeli
Suomen Metsämuseo LustoNature · Punkaharju
Mikkelin taidemuseoArt · Mikkeli
Riihisaari – Savonlinnan museoHistory · Savonlinna
Savon radan museoTechnology · Pieksämäki
Vanha-Rantalan talomuseoOpen-air · Pertunmaa
Viestikeskus LokkiHistory · Mikkeli- Baggen museoRegional · Rantasalmi
Haukivuoren kotiseutumuseoRegional · Haukivuori
Museums in South Savo with free admission
- Savilahden kivisakastiHistory · Mikkeli
- Vanha-Rantalan talomuseoOpen-air · Pertunmaa
- Baggen museoRegional · Rantasalmi
- Haukivuoren kotiseutumuseoRegional · Haukivuori
- Jäppilän kotiseutumuseoRegional · Jäppilä
- Rantasalmen museoRegional · Rantasalmi
- Virtasalmen kotiseutumuseoRegional · Virtasalmi
- Lepola – Ahti Karjalaisen synnyinkotimuseoPeople · Kuitula
Mannerheimin salonkivaunuHistory · Mikkeli
Mäntyharjun museoRegional · Mäntyharju
Museums in South Savo with programs for families
By category
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many museums are there in South Savo?
Our directory currently lists 40 museums in South Savo across 23 towns and cities.
What are the best-known museums in South Savo?
Some of the best known are Olavinlinna, Savilahden kivisakasti, Suomen Metsämuseo Lusto, Mikkelin taidemuseo, and Riihisaari – Savonlinnan museo.
Which museums in South Savo offer free admission?
18 museums are free to visit – for example Savilahden kivisakasti, Vanha-Rantalan talomuseo, Baggen museo, and Haukivuoren kotiseutumuseo.
Which museums in South Savo are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 1 is open, such as Sodan ja rauhan keskus Muisti.
Which museums in South Savo are wheelchair accessible?
6 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Suomen Metsämuseo Lusto, Mikkelin taidemuseo, and Riihisaari – Savonlinnan museo. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit museums in South Savo?
A regular adult ticket costs €7 at the median, with prices ranging from €3 to €20. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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