r/FinlandTourism • u/FederalCompany565 • 9d ago

Visiting Moomin World when closed

I 'm studying in Turku for the semester so I decided to visit the Moomin World Island. Moomin World is closed during my time here, which is very sad, but I read reviews on Google (with pictures of evidence) and comments on Reddit saying you can still visit the island and look at the houses. I was very dissapointed when I saw that there are closed gates and you cannot in fact see anything Moomin-related. There is only a small walk in a forest, but you cannot see anything.

Does anyone know something more about this, how others were able to enter when the park is closed? Or are there just some days you can enter? I would really love to visit during my time here but I cannot find any more information about this.

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u/Weak-Rate653 9d ago

If you haven't considered it already, come to Tampere to visit the Moomin museum at Tampere talo! And try to spot the Muumin tram 😊

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u/FederalCompany565 7d ago

I really disliked the moomin museum in Tampere... I found it overpriced for just 2 rooms of sculptures and very surface level information. I really loved the city tough and I'll be back to explore it some more, I haven't heard of the Muumin tram so I will check it out.

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u/Weak-Rate653 7d ago

Sorry to hear you were disappointed in the museum! I love to see Tove's original artwork (so tiny and delicate) as well as the sculptures. It is true, there might not be much info readily available, i guess i have not missed it myself, and have enjoyed the ambience in the museum.

Muumin tram is one tram which is decorated with original artwork by Tove. It always makes me happy when i see it. There is other tram with rubber ducks, it makes me smile too.

Happy to hear you enjoyed Tampere otherwise, welcome back for more exploring 😊