Overview
Housed in a 1968 concrete modernist building by Alvar Aalto's friend Woldemar Baeckman, the Sibelius Museum focuses on Finnish music icon Jean Sibelius (1865-1957). On display are Sibelius's handwritten scores, personal effects, and photographs, alongside a collection of 1,800 musical instruments. Weekly concerts let visitors experience Sibelius's music firsthand. It offers deep insight into the context in which masterpieces like 'Finlandia' and 'Valse Triste' were composed. Admission about EUR 6. Next to Turku Cathedral.
Opening Hours
Tue-Sun 11:00-16:00 (closed Mondays).
Travel Tips
Weekly Sibelius concerts — check the schedule. The 1,800-instrument collection is also fascinating.
Hotels near Sibelius Museum
Hotels and guesthouses in Turku, City Center, Turku
Other attractions in Turku
Turku Castle
Finland's oldest medieval castle, built in the 13th century.
Turku Cathedral
The mother church of Finnish Lutheranism, with roots going back to the 13th century.
Aura Riverside
The heart of Turku's cultural life, lined with floating restaurants and cafes.
Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova
A unique museum combining medieval Turku ruins with contemporary art.
Turku Market Square (Kauppatori)
Turku's lively central open-air market selling fresh Finnish produce.
Turku Archipelago
The world's largest archipelago of about 20,000 islands, explorable by ferry.
Ruissalo Island
A nature reserve island near Turku, famous for oak forests, the botanical garden, and the summer festival.