Postal Museum: A Journey Through Finnish Communication History
Explore Finland's postal past at Tampere's Postal Museum, showcasing centuries of communication history in an engaging, interactive setting.
Delve into the captivating world of Finnish postal history at the Postal Museum in Tampere. Located within the Museum Centre Vapriikki, the museum showcases the evolution of postal services from the 16th century to the present day, with interactive exhibits and a vast collection of artifacts.
A brief summary to Postal Museum
- Alaverstaanraitti 5, Tampere, 33100, FI
- +358356566966
- Visit website
- Tuesday 10 am-6 pm
- Wednesday 10 am-6 pm
- Thursday 10 am-6 pm
- Friday 10 am-6 pm
- Saturday 10 am-6 pm
- Sunday 10 am-6 pm
Local tips
- Allow at least 2-3 hours to fully explore the Postal Museum and the other exhibitions within the Museum Centre Vapriikki.
- Check the museum's website for information on current and upcoming special exhibitions and events.
- Combine your visit with a trip to other museums in the Vapriikki complex for a comprehensive cultural experience.
Getting There
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Walking
The Postal Museum is located within the Museum Centre Vapriikki, situated in the heart of Tampere. From the Tampere Central Station, walk northeast along Ratapihankatu, then turn left onto Verkatehtaankatu. Continue onto Alaverstaanraitti. The Museum Centre Vapriikki will be on your left. The walk is approximately 15 minutes.
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Public Transport
From Tampere Central Station, take tram line 1 or 3 towards Kauppi or Hervantajärvi, respectively. Get off at the Koskipuisto stop. From there, walk along Vuolteenkatu, turn right to Tammerkoskenkatu, and then turn left to Alaverstaanraitti. Museum Centre Vapriikki will be on your right. A single ticket for public transport in Tampere costs €3.02.
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Driving
From Highway 12, follow signs for Tampere city center. Continue onto Itsenäisyydenkatu, then turn right onto Rongankatu. Turn left onto Satakunnankatu, and then turn right onto Hämeenkatu. Turn right onto Vuolteenkatu, and then turn right to Verkatehtaankatu. Turn left to Alaverstaanraitti. Museum Centre Vapriikki will be on the left. Parking is available in the nearby P-Hämppi parking garage. Parking fees in Zone 1 are EUR 3.20 per hour.
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