Kuopio Art Museum, Kuopio Travel Guide

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Explore Finnish art from the 19th century to today at this Kuopio museum, featuring contemporary exhibitions and a focus on North Savonian artists.

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KUMMA, formerly known as the Kuopio Art Museum, is the regional art museum of North Savonia, located in the heart of Kuopio. Housed in a beautiful Art Nouveau building dating back to 1904, the museum showcases Finnish art from the late 19th century to the present, with a focus on contemporary works.

A brief summary to Kuopio Art Museum

Kauppakatu 35, Kuopio, 70100, FI
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Tuesday 10 am-5 pm
Wednesday 10 am-7 pm
Thursday 10 am-5 pm
Friday 10 am-5 pm
Saturday 10 am-5 pm
Sunday 10 am-5 pm

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Check the museum's website for current exhibitions and events before your visit.
Take advantage of the museum shop to find unique souvenirs and gifts.
Visit GalleriA and the Kuopio Art Lending Service to discover works by local artists.

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Getting There

Walking

KUMMA is located in the heart of Kuopio, approximately 200 meters from the Kuopio Market Square. From the market square, walk along Kauppakatu street towards the Kuopio Cathedral. The museum will be on your left, at Kauppakatu 35, opposite the cathedral. There are paid street parking spaces available on Vuorikatu and Kauppakatu next to the museum. The marketplace underground parking is also within walking distance. Walking is free.
Public Transport

KUMMA is easily accessible by public transport. Most local buses run alongside the market square, which is about 200 meters from the museum. Use the Vilkku search to find the connections and stops that match your timetable and departure location. As of July 2025, a single ticket within zones A and B costs €3.35 when using a Waltti card or mobile app. A single ticket purchased with cash costs €4.75. Day tickets are also available.

Discover more about Kuopio Art Museum

KUMMA, previously known as the Kuopio Art Museum, stands as a vibrant center for visual arts in Kuopio. Established in 1980, the museum resides within a stunning Art Nouveau building that was originally constructed as a bank in 1904. The museum's collection includes approximately 6,700 works, primarily focusing on Finnish art. The museum's exhibitions explore themes such as landscape, nature, and the relationship between humans and their environment. KUMMA also hosts a variety of temporary exhibitions throughout the year, showcasing contemporary art, including paintings, sculptures, installations, photography, and media art. In addition to its exhibitions, KUMMA is committed to providing visual art services, including research, documentation, and art education. The museum also houses a museum shop and GalleriA, and the Kuopio Art Lending Service, in cooperation with the Kuopio Visual Artists Association – Ars Libera.KUMMA's collections include works from the Kuopio Art Museum, the City of Kuopio, Osk. Huttunen, Leonardo da Vilhu, and Pekka Halonen, among others. The museum's own collection, which has been growing since 1981, features contemporary art from Northern Savonia and classics from the 19th century to the present.