Sibelius Museum

The Sibelius Museum in Turku is a music-focused institution that displays around 1900 musical instruments from different parts of the world and preserves extensive collections of scores and manuscripts. The building also houses research archives and a library available to scholars and music enthusiasts.

The museum began in the 1920s as a seminar for the musicology department at Åbo Akademi University and later became an independent establishment. The current building opened in 1968 and has since grown into a significant center for music research and collecting.

Visitors come to experience live chamber music performances that keep the space active beyond its role as a repository of instruments. The performances connect people to both Finnish and international musical traditions in an intimate setting.

Visiting is straightforward with walking paths around the grounds and spaces well arranged for different mobility levels. It helps to check in advance when concerts are happening since these add a special dimension to the visit.

On the grounds stands an old oak tree that survives from a 1757 botanical garden created by Pehr Kalm, a student of Carl von Linné. This tree connects the history of science and nature to the present-day cultural location.

Location: Turku

Inception: 1928

Architects: Woldemar Baeckman

Part of: Turun Piispankatu

Opening Hours: Wednesday-Sunday 11:00-18:00

Website: http://sibeliusmuseum.fi

GPS coordinates: 60.45360,22.27750

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:40