- Date
- Saturday, June 6
- Time
- 11:00-20:00
- Price
- Free
- Age
- 4-12 years
- Place
- Suomenlinna museums / Suomenlinna sea fortress • Helsinki
On Suomenlinna Museum Day, 5 museums are open free of charge from 11:00-20:00. Families can visit Suomenlinna Museum, Ehrensvärd Museum, submarine Vesikko, the Toy Museum and the Military Museum. The programme includes museum tours, children's tasks, crafts, historical characters, customs dog demonstrations and Vesikko-themed activities for children.
- Organizer
- Governing Body of Suomenlinna
At a glance
- Date
- Saturday, June 6
- Time
- 11:00-20:00
- Price
- Free
- Age
- 4-12 years
- Languages
- fi, en
- Toilets
- Yes
- Stroller-friendly
- Partial
- Accessibility
- Partial
- Food available
- Partial
- Travel estimate with HSL from my location
- Accessibility
- Suomenlinna has cobblestones, gravel, elevation changes and hills, so moving around can be challenging with prams or mobility aids. The HSL ferry is accessible, but water bus and museum accessibility varies. Check the route and each museum's accessibility in advance.
Plan your visit
- Practical notes
- The event is spread across several museums on the Suomenlinna islands. Allow time for the ferry or water bus journey and walks between museums. Museum entry is free, but the trip to Suomenlinna is paid separately by HSL ferry or summer-season water bus.
- Schedule notes
- The event runs from 11:00-20:00. Some activities are available throughout the event, while some tours, characters or demonstrations follow museum-specific schedules.
- Booking notes
- No advance registration is listed. Capacity for individual tours, demonstrations and workshop points may depend on the situation at each museum on the day.
- Price notes
- Museum Day entry to 5 museums is free. The HSL ferry, water bus, cafes and other separate services are paid separately.
- Age notes
- Suitable for many ages, but best for a child who can manage walks between museums and take part in tasks, crafts or guided activities with their own adult.