Tampere has a number of interesting museums that offer an insight into both local and national history, science, art and culture. Here are some of Tampere's museums:
- Vapriikki: The largest museum complex in Tampere, consisting of several different museums. Vapriikki is the largest museum in Tampere with several museums, including the industrial history of Tampere, the history of the Finnish police, natural history and the history of Finnish cinema.
- Tampere Art Museum: home to one of Finland's largest art collections, with both domestic and international works of art from different periods.
- Lenin Museum: a museum in Tampere, Finland, which tells the story of Soviet leader Vladimir Lenin's visit to Tampere in 1905.
- Emil Aaltonen Museum: run by the Emil Aaltonen Foundation, this museum presents Finnish cultural history, arts and crafts.
- Museum of Finnish Crafts: a museum that presents Finnish crafts and craft traditions from different periods.
- Pyynikki Summer Theatre Museum: located at the Pyynikki Summer Theatre, this museum presents the history of the theatre and offers a tour of the backstage area.
- Moomin Museum: a museum in Tampere's Tampere Hall, which presents Tove Jansson's Moomin stories and characters.
- Näsi Manor Museum: located outside Tampere, this museum presents the history of Näsi Manor and offers the opportunity to explore the beautiful landscape of the manor.
- Teisko Museum: a museum in Teisko, Tampere, presenting local history and culture.
- Siuro Society Museum: a museum in Siuro, presenting the history and culture of Siuro.