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Espoo Car Museum: A Nostalgic Journey Through Automotive History

Explore Finland's automotive history at Espoo Car Museum, featuring vintage cars, motorcycles, and fascinating artifacts for all ages.

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The Espoo Car Museum, located just outside of Helsinki, is a captivating destination for car enthusiasts and families alike. This museum showcases the history and evolution of automobiles with a diverse collection of vintage cars, motorcycles, and automotive artifacts. Visitors can explore the craftsmanship and engineering advancements that have shaped the automotive industry.

A brief summary to Espoo Car Museum

  • Saturday 11 am-5 pm
  • Sunday 11 am-5 pm

Local tips

  • Check the museum's website for special events and exhibitions throughout the year.
  • Enjoy a picnic on the lovely countryside by Lake Bodom, or buy refreshments from the museum's kiosk.
  • Combine your visit with a trip to nearby Lake Bodom for a scenic experience.
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Getting There

  • Public Transport

    From Helsinki city center, take a train to Espoo Central Station. From there, transfer to bus number 165 towards 'Bodominjärvi'. Alight at the 'Bodominjärvi' stop, then walk 10 minutes along Bodomintie to reach the Espoo Car Museum at Bodomintie 35. A single ticket for public transport in the Helsinki region costs approximately €3-4.

  • Walking

    If you're nearby and the weather is nice, consider walking to the museum. Use a map app to guide you to Bodomintie 35, Espoo. Walking from central Espoo will take about 45 minutes, depending on your starting point. Ensure you follow pedestrian paths and sidewalks for safety.

  • Car

    The Espoo Car Museum is located approximately 30 minutes drive from the center of Helsinki and just a few kilometers from Ring III -road. Paid parking is available in the Kulttuuriparkki parking facility at Ahertajankuja 5 and at the end of the WeeGee building at Ahertajantie 5. Parking fees are charged from Monday to Friday between 8:00 and 20:00 and on Saturdays between 8:00 and 18:00. Check traffic signs in the area for the exact hours. Parking tickets cost 60€.

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Espoo Car Museum is a vibrant celebration of automotive history, showcasing an impressive collection of antique cars that span various timelines, alongside an array of bicycles, motorcycles, and toy cars dating back to the 19th century. As one of the largest and oldest car museums in Finland, the Espoo Car Museum introduces a piece of Finnish automotive culture, from vintage cars to American cars of the 50's, from microcars to everyday vehicles. The museum is located in a nostalgic grey stone stable dating back to 1915, at the Backby Manor, near Lake Bodom. The two museum floors portray automobiles and automobilia for a period of a hundred years. The museum's collection includes over 100 cars and a similar number of two-wheeled vehicles. The museum also features a variety of collections, including antique cars, motorcycles, bicycles, and toy cars from different timelines. It showcases Finnish automotive history in a charming setting. Visitors can marvel at models that have become icons of their time, engage with interactive displays, and learn about the stories behind these magnificent machines. The museum's friendly staff is always on hand to share their knowledge and passion for automobiles, enhancing the visitor experience. The facility is designed to be family-friendly, with spacious areas for children to explore and learn about the mechanics of cars in a fun way. The museum arranges events for the public, for example, a traditional Mother's Day Swap Market in May and a moped ride through beautiful Espoo lakeside at the end of summer.

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