Arrival and Accessibility
ARRIVAL
By public transport
Pori Art Museum is located on the banks of the Kokemäenjoki River, about one and a half kilometers from the bus and railway station.
Citylinja 1 runs every 10 minutes from Matkakeskus to Eteläranta. From the Eteläranta stop, it is 150 meters to the art museum. You can find the timetables for Pori’s public transport here.
By car
There is a free parking area in front of the museum building. Some parking spaces have a 3-hour time limit. Parking spaces for people with reduced mobility are located closest to the main entrance.
By bike
The Art Museum is located along well-maintained cycle routes. The Bothnian Sea Experience Route and the River Route pass by the Art Museum building on the southern shore.
Secure bike lockers are located opposite the Art Museum building, near the Eteläranta side of the Taavi Bridge.
Customer service and ticketing are located in the lobby, adjacent to the main entrance.
Pori Art Museum also serves as an information point for Visit Pori tourism.
The Poriginal gallery, café, and museum shop are located in the lobby area and are free of charge.
The exhibition spaces are on the 1st floor. The workshop space, lecture hall, and conference room are located on the second floor, accessible by stairs and lift. The lift is a personal hoist, which requires assistance for people with reduced mobility. Customer service staff are always on hand to help.
Assistants have free access to the Pori Art Museum.
Guide and assistance dogs are welcome at the Pori Art Museum.
Pori Art Museum is a Disability Card destination.
We accept a Toilet Card.
See all admission fees.
ACCESSIBILITY
Accessibility is an important issue for us, and we are constantly working on improving it.
The main entrance to the art museum building is equipped with a ramp and a motion sensor. The door opens automatically.
Parking spaces for people with reduced mobility are located closest to the main entrance.
The entrance to the offices is on weekdays at the west end of the building, through a door on Eteläranta. Doorbells are located to the right of the door.
The exhibition spaces are generally wheelchair-accessible. Since the museum’s exhibitions are temporary, please check with the customer service for accessibility information before visiting.
Access to the second floor of the building is via a lift located near the entrance lobby. Visitors with reduced mobility will need an assistant to use the lift. Assistance with using the lift is available from customer service.
The floors of the art museum are not suitable for studded shoes! We recommend that visitors bring a change of shoes if wearing studded shoes. If you do not have your own change of shoes, you can borrow a pair of stud protectors at the entrance. Please note that there are a limited number of stud protectors available.
Lockers and cloakroom are located in a room near the lobby. Outdoor clothing, umbrellas, large bags, backpacks, and bike helmets must be left in the cloakroom.
LOANABLE AIDS
Wheelchairs, pushchairs, and baby carriers can be borrowed for the tour of the exhibition. These are available at the cloakroom near the lobby.
Lightweight seats can also be borrowed for the exhibitions.
The toilets in the Art Museum are unisex and are located in the lobbies on the first and second floors.
Accessible toilets are only available on the ground floor.
Children’s needs are taken into account in the toilet facilities. Baby changing stations are located in both the upstairs and downstairs toilets.
The induction loop system is located at customer service, in the lecture hall, conference room, and workshop.
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MUSEUM SHOP AND CAFÉ
The museum shop and café are located on the first floor of the building, near customer service. Free WiFi (PORI-WLAN) is available in the café and in the exhibitions.
The café has chairs suitable for breastfeeding.
AUDIO RESPONSES
In the exhibitions presenting the Collection of Maire Gullichsen Art Foundation, you can immerse yourself in the works of art by listening to audio clips. You can listen to the presentation content on your own phone via a QR code. The language of the audio clips is Finnish.
GUIDED TOURS AND WORKSHOPS FOR SPECIAL GROUPS
Guided tours and workshops can be tailored to the needs of specific groups. Visitor requests should be made well in advance with customer services.
Visually impaired visitors arriving with an assistant can touch some of the sculptures with special gloves. Please contact the Customer Service to inquire about the possibility of touching the sculptures and about the gloves. Availability varies depending on the exhibition. As a general rule, touching works of art is prohibited.
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Pori Art Museum wants to be a museum where everyone has the opportunity to visit in a safe and enjoyable environment.
At Pori Art Museum, everyone has the right to be themselves, and we treat each other with consideration. In the exhibition and public areas, we walk calmly and avoid touching the works of art. However, the exhibitions are open to the sounds of life: chatting, wondering, crying, and laughing.
Exhibitions may sometimes include loud noises, darkness, or bright lights. The content of each exhibition may not always be suitable for the most sensitive visitors, such as children. However, there is always something to see and experience for all ages. It’s worth checking out the exhibitions in advance, for example, on the museum’s website. You can also ask the customer service staff questions and request more information about your visit.
If you encounter inappropriate behavior during your visit, please let us know immediately. You can also provide feedback afterwards by emailing taidemuseo@pori.fi. Alternatively, you can give anonymous feedback by writing a message in the smiley feedback box in the lobby.
Our staff are always happy to discuss and assist our visitors. Feel free to ask for advice and help if needed!
CUSTOMER SERVICE: taidemuseo@pori.fi | 044 701 1080