GUIDED TOURS
Guided Island Tour
The island tour lasts about 1½ hours and offers a physically engaging journey where you’ll explore the island’s history, culture, nature, museum exhibits, and ongoing science and research activities. The tour concludes with a visit to the museum church. The tour is conducted in Finnish. Prices for the tour:
Adults 13,00 €
Children (ages 3-12) 6,50 €
Family (2+2) 29,90 €
Children under 3 free
Visitors have free access to the main building, which was formerly a psychiatric hospital. In the hallway of the main building, there is a preserved single patient room from the psychiatric hospital era. The University of Turku’s Biodiversity Unit has opened an exhibition in the former library of the Archipelago Sea Research Institute. This exhibit highlights the hospital era of the island as well as the activities of the Archipelago Sea Research Institute.
Museum Church – History and Atmosphere
Seili’s museum church offers visitors a unique opportunity to experience the history and tranquility of the archipelago. The church is open during the season and provides an interesting environment to explore the island’s rich and varied history. Inside the church, you can admire its simple yet beautiful architecture and historical details. Entry fees are as follows:
Adults 4,50 €
Children (ages 3-12) 3,00 €
Family (2+2) 10,00 €
Children under 3 for free
Opening hours for the church:
Early season Saturdays and Sundays, 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM
High season Daily, 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM
In the late season, the church is only open during guided tours. For groups, the church can be opened outside of the regular opening hours. You can also visit the church during guided tours, where you’ll learn more about the church and the island’s history.
