Finlayson Area
Finlaysonin alue
The first cotton mill complex in Northern Europe, established in 1820. Its red-brick factory buildings have been converted into museums, a cinema, and restaurants.
This is where the industrial city of Tampere began. Scottish businessman James Finlayson built a cotton mill beside the Tammerkoski rapids in 1820. At its peak, it was the largest factory in Northern Europe.
Today the red-brick halls house the Working Life Museum (Työväen keskusmuseo Werstas, free admission), a steam engine museum, a spy museum, a cinema, a beer hall, and design shops. Nearby are Finlayson Palace and the Stable Courtyard. The public areas of the complex are open all day. The museums are generally open from about 10:00 to 18:00, and some close on Mondays. It is a 5-minute walk from Central Square.
Opening hours
Public areas open all day; inside the building approx. 10:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Spy Museum Tampere
- Vapriikki Museum Centre
- Tampere Old Church
- Finlayson Palace & Stable Yards
- Central Square & City Hall
- Tampere Market Hall
- Museum Milavida
- Tammerkoski Rapids