Turku
- Visiting address: Aninkaistenkatu 11
- Postal address: P.O.Box 383, FI-20101 Turku
Self-service (9 am-4 pm):
- Tue-Fri 7-10 April 2026 (Note! Monday is Easter Monday)
- Mon-Fri 4-8 May 2026
- Mon-Fri 1-5 June 2026
Open research room days for all (10 am-6 pm):
- Thu 16 April 2026
- Wed 13 May 2026 (exceptionally Wed 9 am-4 pm, as it is the eve of Ascension Day)
- Thu 11 June 2026
In July, the research room is closed. Autumn opening hours will be published in late spring.
Contact details
Contact the National Archives’ shared service number +358 29 533 7490 for matters related to visiting a reading room. We will offer service at the number from Tuesday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. We will offer service in Swedish from Tuesday to Friday from noon to 2 p.m. at +358 29 533 7491.
It is recommended that you order the documents you want in advance on our Astia online service so that they are ready when you arrive in the reading room. The orders are not accepted by phone.
Please also keep in mind that the chat service on our website is open from Monday to Thursday from 1 to 4 p.m. In particular, we answer quick questions related to the online services and digital materials.
Arrival instructions
- Public transportation: The nearest local bus stops are on Aninkaistenkatu. The bus station is located about a hundred meters away.
- Parking: The parking area of the National Archives is located at the corner of Tuureporinkatu and Arkistopolku. The area is closed with a boom, and you can get the code from the customer service.
Accessibility
The accessible entrance passes through the loading dock in the backyard. Please inform us of your arrival in advance.
The interior is accessible and a lift makes it easy to move around. An accessible toilet is in the entrance hall. Guide dogs are allowed.
Services
- cloakroom
- luggage lockers