Ehrensvärd Museum

The museum, located in the courtyard of the official residence of the fortress’s commandant, showcases the history of the Swedish period of the fortress.

The first proprietor of the building was the founder of the fortress, Augustin Ehrensvärd (1710–1772). The building was badly damaged in bombardments during the Crimean War in 1855.

The museum collection boasts several portraits, miniature ships, weapons, Gustavian furniture as well as oil paintings of Suomenlinna by Elias Martin dating from the 1760s.

The museum is open during the summer season and on weekends during spring and autumn.

How to get there

The Helsinki City Transport ferry operates to the main pier throughout the year, and from there the museum is about 700 metres away. The waterbus stops at the Visitor Centre pier during summer. The museum is about 200 metres from the pier.

Accessibility

The museum is located on the first floor of the commandant’s house, at the top end of a long staircase. The museum is not accessible with a wheelchair.

Opening hours and prices
Ehrensvärd Museum www
Tel. +358 (0) 9 684 1850