MILITARY MUSEUM
The brick garrison in Kruunuhaka’s Liisankatu provides visitors with a view of the history of Finland’s military, weapons and the defence forces. The Manege exhibition in Suomenlinna Sea Fortress presents the history of Finland´s military and the Finnish soldier from the 17th century to modern times. Visitors get to try on the military equipment and experience […]
Siuntio Homestead Museum
Siuntio Homestead Museum consists of an old school building, two storage sheds, a coach house, a log cabin, “Petroff’s cottage” and the caretaker’s house. The main building, Fredriksberg old school house, contains interior and item exhibitions. There are themes connected to the displays such as the lease period of Porkkala, Mona Leo’s dolls and prehistoric […]
SISTER AINO MUSEUM AND RINNEKOTI MUSEUM
The Rinnekoti Association, which provides care and rehabilitation to people with disabilities, also runs two museums showcasing the work of helping developmentally challenged people. In 1927, the Deaconess Institute admitted two severely disabled boys at the request of Sister Aino, who was working at the facility at the time. This was the beginning of Rinnekoti, […]
SIRÉN’S HOME MUSEUM
A branch of Porlammi Museum, Sirén House Museum is located about half a kilometre from the actual museum area. The house museum was built in the 1870s as a peasant croft with one room and a kitchen. A second room was added to the croft in the early 20th century. There used to be a […]
SIPOO AGRICULTURAL MUSEUM
The agricultural museum gives you an idea of how land has been farmed throughout centuries and how each season has brought different tasks, always centring on the horse. Among other things, you will find a coach, saw and transport tools, various harrows and ploughs as well as newer sowing and harvesting machines. One of the […]
SIPOO SCHOOLMUSEUM
“On 20 November, the old school building was awakened from its two decades of sleep, almost like the Sleeping Beauty, with Massby School Museum opening its doors in the beautiful building dating back a century. Because the building no longer served as a school at the time of the 100th anniversary in autumn 1996, many […]
SINEBRYCHOFF ART MUSEUM
Sinebrychoff Art Museum, located along Bulevardi Street, contains old European art as well as Paul and Fanny Sinebrychoff’s restored home. The museum exhibits works of old masters from the 14th to the mid-19th century. Paul Sinebrychoff the younger (1859−1917) was the last male heir by the name of Sinebrychoff of the family. During decades, he and […]
SIBBESGÅRDEN MUSEUM
The Matback croft provides an example of a 19th century house. The interiors are authentic, from the family Bible to the pot resting on the stove. The cabin is a twin cabin typical of the era. Pictures relating the history of Sipoo are displayed near the entrance. The Fram-Martis croft presents a newer interior from […]
THE SEURASAARI OPEN-AIR MUSEUM
Visitors can get to know the traditional Finnish way of life in the Seurasaari Open-Air Museum, which is easily accessible from the heart of Helsinki. The idyllic island houses around 90 traditional buildings transferred from all over Finland. The furnished and equipped museum buildings provide a view into the lives of people in the past. A […]
THE SEPÄNMÄKI HANDICRAFTS MUSEUM
Take a trip to the ancient handicraft area and learn about the life and handicraft professions of centuries past! The late 18th century saw the rise of handicraft in Mäntsälä’s Hirvivaara, where artisans lived and worked as recently as the early 20th century. Today, the area has an outdoor museum showcasing many original artisans’ huts, as […]