Moomin Museum
Quick Facts
- Location
- Finland, Tampere
- Category
- Museum
- Duration
- 1-2 hours
- Opening Hours
- Monday Closed (Monday) · Tuesday 10:00-18:00 · Wednesday 10:00-18:00 · Thursday 10:00-18:00 · Friday 10:00-18:00 · Saturday 09:00-17:00 · Sunday 09:00-17:00 · The museum's own Tickets and opening hours page (checked 4 November 2026) gives 2026 hours of Tuesday to Friday 10:00-18:00, with groups from 09:00 when booked through group sales, and Saturday and Sunday 09:00-17:00; Mondays are closed. Additional 2026 closure days are 1 January, 3 April, 1 May, 19-21 June, 6 December and 23-26 December, and the museum closes early at 16:00 on 2 April, 30 April, 18 June, 5 December, 22 December and 31 December. The Tampere Hall ticket desk and the shop keep the same hours, and the Studio is open to visitors daily 12:00-16:00 unless a private event takes it.
- Ticket Price
- Adult: Adults EUR 18 under the 2026 price list, which carries zero VAT · Child: Children aged 7 to 17 EUR 9, and children under 7 go free · A family ticket for two adults and one to four children costs EUR 36. Tickets are bought at the Tampere Hall ticket desk and visitors enter through the main entrance of the building. Besides cards and cash the desk takes E-passi, Edenred and Eazybreak, and a Tampere Hall giftcard is valid in both the museum and the shop.
- Address
- Tampere Hall, Yliopistonkatu 55, FI-33100 Tampere, Finland (enter through the main entrance; tickets at the Tampere Hall ticket desk)
- Coordinates
- 61.4985, 23.7530
Introduction
The Moomin Museum is a holy place for Moomin fans worldwide—the world's only Moomin museum, in Tampere, housing original works by Finnish national-treasure author Tove Jansson, bringing you into the warm, healing fairy-tale valley. The Moomins, round, cute hippo-like characters, are the beloved creation of Tove Jansson. The Moomin Museum in Tampere is the world's only Moomin museum, collecting Jansson's original illustrations, manuscripts and the precious handmade Moominvalley dioramas (the multi-story Moomin House model is the crown jewel), bringing the warm Moomin world to life. Wandering the museum, fans and newcomers alike feel the healing charm of Jansson's Moominvalley. Exploring Tampere's Moomin Museum and its one-of-a-kind Moomin world is a warm sight.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Opening Hours
| Monday | Closed (Monday) |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00-18:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00-18:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00-18:00 |
| Friday | 10:00-18:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00-17:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00-17:00 |
The museum's own Tickets and opening hours page (checked 4 November 2026) gives 2026 hours of Tuesday to Friday 10:00-18:00, with groups from 09:00 when booked through group sales, and Saturday and Sunday 09:00-17:00; Mondays are closed. Additional 2026 closure days are 1 January, 3 April, 1 May, 19-21 June, 6 December and 23-26 December, and the museum closes early at 16:00 on 2 April, 30 April, 18 June, 5 December, 22 December and 31 December. The Tampere Hall ticket desk and the shop keep the same hours, and the Studio is open to visitors daily 12:00-16:00 unless a private event takes it.
Ticket Information
| Adult | Adults EUR 18 under the 2026 price list, which carries zero VAT |
|---|---|
| Child | Children aged 7 to 17 EUR 9, and children under 7 go free |
| Student | EUR 9 for students, pensioners, the unemployed, conscripts and non-military conscripts |
| Free Admission | The Museum Card, an annual pass to around 360 Finnish museums, gives free admission and is sold at the Tampere Hall ticket desk |
A family ticket for two adults and one to four children costs EUR 36. Tickets are bought at the Tampere Hall ticket desk and visitors enter through the main entrance of the building. Besides cards and cash the desk takes E-passi, Edenred and Eazybreak, and a Tampere Hall giftcard is valid in both the museum and the shop.
💡 Tips
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Moomin Museum?
Monday: Closed (Monday); Tuesday: 10:00-18:00; Wednesday: 10:00-18:00; Thursday: 10:00-18:00; Friday: 10:00-18:00; Saturday: 09:00-17:00; Sunday: 09:00-17:00; The museum's own Tickets and opening hours page (checked 4 November 2026) gives 2026 hours of Tuesday to Friday 10:00-18:00, with groups from 09:00 when booked through group sales, and Saturday and Sunday 09:00-17:00; Mondays are closed. Additional 2026 closure days are 1 January, 3 April, 1 May, 19-21 June, 6 December and 23-26 December, and the museum closes early at 16:00 on 2 April, 30 April, 18 June, 5 December, 22 December and 31 December. The Tampere Hall ticket desk and the shop keep the same hours, and the Studio is open to visitors daily 12:00-16:00 unless a private event takes it.
How much is the admission for Moomin Museum?
Adult: Adults EUR 18 under the 2026 price list, which carries zero VAT; Child: Children aged 7 to 17 EUR 9, and children under 7 go free; Student: EUR 9 for students, pensioners, the unemployed, conscripts and non-military conscripts; Free Admission: The Museum Card, an annual pass to around 360 Finnish museums, gives free admission and is sold at the Tampere Hall ticket desk; A family ticket for two adults and one to four children costs EUR 36. Tickets are bought at the Tampere Hall ticket desk and visitors enter through the main entrance of the building. Besides cards and cash the desk takes E-passi, Edenred and Eazybreak, and a Tampere Hall giftcard is valid in both the museum and the shop.
Any practical tips for visiting Moomin Museum?
Hours split by day: Tuesday to Friday 10:00-18:00, Saturday and Sunday 09:00-17:00, closed Mondays, with groups able to start at 09:00 when booked. Six 2026 dates end at 16:00 (2 and 30 April, 18 June, 5, 22 and 31 December) and the museum shuts all day on 1 January, 3 April, 1 May, 19-21 June, 6 December and 23-26 December.
How long should I spend at Moomin Museum?
A typical visit takes 1-2 hours.
