Tuusulanjärvi museum sites to attract nearly 170,000 visitors in 2025
In 2025, the museums in the Tuusulanjärvi area, i.e. Tuusula, Järvenpää and Kerava, had 169,323 visitors. This figure reflects the appeal of cultural heritage and the importance of the area for tourism – museums are a strong asset in cultural and local tourism.
The museums in Tuusula, Järvenpää and Kerava attract tourists who use the services in the area: they have coffee, eat, shop, stay overnight and travel around. According to a study by the Finnish Museums Association (2015), museum visitors spend an average of €49 in the area. Thus, the museums of Lake Tuusula generated an indirect economic impact of up to €8 million for the area in 2025.
“The place is breathtakingly unique”
The Tuusulanjärvi artist community was formed in the late 19th century when a group of Finnish artists from various fields, such as writer Juhani Aho, poet J. H. Erkko, painters Venny Soldan-Brofeldt, Pekka Halonen and Eero Järnefelt, and composer Jean Sibelius and his family, built their homes on the shores of the lake. Lake Tuusula offers visitors a unique journey to the roots of Finnish culture.
Today, artists’ homes serve as museums where visitors can still experience the environments in which the artworks were created. In addition, you can learn about the history of the Lotta Svärd organisation and national defence, and visit Villa Kokkonen, the only Alvar Aalto building in Central Uusimaa. The themes that emerge are still relevant today: the challenges and power of creative work, the story of Finnish women, craftsmanship and the importance of family.
According to visitor feedback, the museums in the area were particularly appealing due to their experiential nature, high-quality temporary exhibitions, events for the whole family, and easy accessibility.
The museum sites include the museum sites in the city of Järvenpää: Ahola, Järvenpää Art Museum, Suviranta and Villa Kokkonen. The Aleksis Kivi cottage in Tuusula, Erkkola, Halosenniemi, Klaavola House and Kellokoski Hospital Museum. The Heikkilä Local History Museum and the Sinkka Art and Museum Centre in Kerava. Museums maintained by foundations include the Lotta Museum, Ainola and the Air Defence Museum.
You can find the museums of Lake Tuusula at the Travel Fair from 16 to 18 January 2026 at the Visit Tuusulanjärvi stand (6s9). There are many museums in the area that are open all year round. The summer season for museums opens on 2 May 2026. We recommend that groups book their visits now.
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