Getting to the museum

The Forum Marinum Maritime Centre stands beside the River Aura, close to Turku Castle and the city’s harbour. The centre’s address is Linnankatu 72. See the exact location on the Turku area guide map.

The museum’s landmark is the white museum ship Suomen Joutsen, which can be seen from afar.

Forum Marinum’s main facade faces the River Aura, but there is also an entrance from the Linnankatu side.

It is easy to get to the Forum Marinum on foot, by car or on public transport.

On foot

The pedestrian route to the Forum Marinum follows the scenic river path along the banks of the Aura.

The distance from the Market Square to the maritime centre is about 2.5 kilometres. The route along the Aura is simple: walk along Läntinen Rantakatu until you arrive at the Suomen Joutsen.

By car

There is parking space for both cars and buses in the yard of the museum. Please note that the parking places near the entrance are reserved for disabled visitors.

When driving from the centre of Turku, follow the signs for the harbour. Forum Marinum is located on the river side of Linnankatu, shortly before Turku Castle. The entrance to the yard is at the castle end of the area.

By public transport

Turku Public Transport’s bus number 1 runs between the airport and the harbour. The national bus station is also located along the route. The bus stops at the Market Square on Eerikinkatu and continues towards the harbour. The Form Marinum bus stop is located shortly before the museum, and before the Turku Castle stop.

The bus timetables are found here.

Another option is to take the train to the Turku harbour, and walk the short distance from there.