Vapriikki Museum Centre

Vapriikki fills a converted Tampere factory by the rapids with a whole cluster of museums under one ticket, an ever-changing mix that runs from the Finnish Hockey Hall of Fame and a doll and costume museum to natural history, mineralogy and the story of the city itself. It is the practical heart of Tampere's museum life.

What to look for

• The Hockey Hall of Fame - the shrine to Finland's national winter sport.
• Rotating exhibitions - a changing programme filling the big industrial halls.
• City and industrial history - the story of Tampere, the Manchester of the north.
• Natural history and minerals - permanent collections for families.

When to go

Year-round; a fully indoor centre perfect for a wet or cold day, with a changing line-up worth checking before you go. Families find plenty across the museums.

Before you go

Because it houses many museums, quality and appeal vary by which exhibitions are on, so check the current programme. It is a practical, family-friendly centre rather than a single world-class collection. The industrial building itself is part of the charm.

Nearby

The Tampere rapids and the Finlayson factory district are alongside; Pyynikki ridge is a short walk.

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