Getting to the museum
1. The Suomen Joutsen
The ocean-faring full-rigger Suomen Joutsen has a colourful history. The permanent exhibition “The Five Lives Of Our National Treasure” is displayed on board the ship. The rooms on board the Suomen Joutsen can also be used for various functions and presentations.
2. The Sigyn
The only remaining wooden-hulled barque which has transported cargo in ocean traffic in the entire world. The Sigyn is located 500 metres up the river.
3. The Boat Quay
Floating museum vessels from the Postineiti to the Greyhound of the Bothnian Sea.
4. Museum Crane
In the front of the Forum Marinum there is a crane from the Wärtsilä shipyard which has been moved here from eastern bank of the river.
5. The Karjala and the Keihässalmi
Forum Marinum is also the Finnish Navy Museum.
6. Päänäyttely: Töissä merellä
The history of merchant shipping and the navy in the permanent collection of Forum Marinum.
7. Kurrin konehuone
An impressive collection of over 200 boat engines which have been collected by Jouko Kurri.
8. Ravintola Göran
Enjoy a delicious lunch or a cup of coffee next to and authentic sailing boat.
9. Seminar room and the Daphne Cabinet
A unique setting for meetings and celebrations.
10. The Boat Hall
Displayed here are the Taisto 3, the Nuoli 8, the Admiral boat, tender of the armoured vessel Ilmarinen, and the sea rescue boats Anna Gadd and Ledsung.
11. The Archipelago Sea Square
A meeting place decorated by 4550 plates with the name of donors who have supported the work of protecting the Archipelago Sea.
12. The Åbo Akademi Institute of Maritime History
An archive and a library specialising in maritime history and ethnology.
13. The Messi Conference Room
These versatile spaces can be used separately or joined to form one room.
14. Ticket Office and Museum Shop
Our tar-scented shop offers a wide selection of maritime souvenirs and gifts.
15. The Ruuma Auditorium
A well-equipped meeting room seating up to 100 persons.
16. Vaihtuvat näyttelyt
Upeita vaihtuvia näyttelyitä kaikenikäisille.
17. The Shipbuilders
The story of the long finnish traditions in building ships and their engines.
18. The Boat Collection
Sailing and motorboats, and the history of Finnish leisure boating.
19. The Bore Exhibition and River Hostel Turku
An extensive and authentic exhibition about the various stages in the history of the Bore, from its commissioning and building up to the present day, and about the various seafaring actors connected to the ship.
Location of Forum Marinum
The Forum Marinum Maritime Centre is located beside the River Aura, close to Turku Castle and the city’s harbour. The address of the museum is Linnankatu 72, 20100 Turku.
The landmark of Forum Marinum’s is the white museum ship Suomen Joutsen, whose tall masts can be seen from afar.
What can you find in Forum Marinum?
The exhibitions are housed in two buildings, both of which have an entrance from the side facing the River Aura. Tickets to the museum are available at the ticket sales counters of the exhibition buildings. The exhibition buildings are open the year round. Check the opening hours here.
The world-class museum ships, barque Sigyn, full-rigger Suomen Joutsen, gunboat Karjala and minelayer Keihässalmi, are open during the summer season.
Please note
The floors of the exhibition buildings are too sensitive for studded shoes, so please do not use shoes with studded soles when visiting the exhibitions. You can borrow slippers from the museum’s ticket sales for the duration of your visit.
The exhibition buildings are accessible.
The museum ships are non-accessible.
Admission is free for assistants with a disability/accompaniment card.
Guide dogs and assistant dogs are welcome to the museum.
On foot
The pedestrian route to Forum Marinum follows the scenic river path along the banks of the River Aura.
The distance between the Market Square and Forum Marinum is approximately 2.5 kilometres. The pedestrian route along the river is simple: walk along Läntinen Rantakatu until you reach the Suomen Joutsen.
By car
There is parking space for cars in the yard of the museum. Please note that parking on the yard is allowed for a maximum of 4 hours and requires the use of a parking disc. There are some disabled parking spaces available near each building. The disabled parking space of the Kruununmakasiini building is close to Meritullinkatu.
When driving from the city centre, follow the signs to the harbour. Forum Marinum is located on Linnankatu on the side of the river, just before the Turku Castle. The car entrance to the yard is from the end next to the castle.
By public transport
Turku Public Transport’s bus number 1 runs between the airport and the harbour. The bus station is also located along the route. The bus stops at the Market Square and continues along Linnankatu towards the harbour. The bus stop is located just before the museum, and before the stop for Turku Castle.
Bus time tables www.foli.fi/en
Another option is to take the train to the Turku harbour, and walk the short distance from there.
City bikes
Using Turku city bikes, also known as fölläri bikes, is an excellent way to reach our maritime centre and cycle along the River Aura.
Chartered buses
The museum yard can be used to leave and pick up people, but there are no bus parking spaces on the yard. There is free parking available on Linnankatu.