Finnish Museum of Games, Tampere

Name: Finnish Museum of Games
Address: Tampere, Finland

#38 among attractions in Tampere

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The Finnish Museum of Games is a museum dedicated to the history of Finnish games located in Vapriikki Museum Centre in Tampere, Finland. The museum exhibition consists of 100 Finnish games, six thematic period rooms, a video game arcade and a changing exhibition space. Overall, the museum has around 85 playable digital games. ()

Local name: Suomen pelimuseo Established: 2017Coordinates: 61°30'11"N, 23°45'37"E

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Finnish Museum of Games – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Vapriikki, Särkänniemi, Tampere Cathedral, Museo Milavida.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Finnish Museum of Games?

Nearby attractions include Finnish Hockey Hall of Fame, Tampere (1 min walk), Vapriikki, Tampere (2 min walk), Natural History Museum of Tampere, Tampere (2 min walk), Mediamuseo Rupriikki, Tampere (3 min walk).

How to get to Finnish Museum of Games by public transport?

The nearest stations to Finnish Museum of Games:

Light rail

Keskustori B • Lines: 3 (10 min walk)
Koskipuisto A • Lines: 1, 3 (10 min walk)

Bus

Central Square (10 min walk)
Tampere, laituri 5 • Lines: Tampere - Helsinki (19 min walk)

Train

Tampere (14 min walk)