About Aboa Vetus Ars Nova
- Other
Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova is a distinctive museum located in the heart of Turku that seamlessly blends archaeology with contemporary art. Housed in the historic Rettig Palace, this venue offers visitors an immersive journey through medieval Finnish history. The Aboa Vetus section showcases authentic ruins, artifacts, and medieval streets, including the remains of six stone buildings and cellars dating from the 14th and 15th centuries. Visitors can explore the Convent Quarter, once home to wealthy merchants and craftsmen, and discover treasures such as ceramic pieces, glass fragments, and precious items that reveal the luxury of medieval life. The Ars Nova section features contemporary art exhibitions and the foundation's art collection. Interactive elements allow guests to participate in excavations, while the museum also provides a cozy cafeteria and gift shop. This unique combination of historical exploration and modern artistic expression makes Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova one of the most popular cultural destinations in Southwest Finland.
Reviews
Honest, checked, no fake stars.
No reviews yet. Have you been? Tell others what it was like.
Nearby Locations
Everything within walking distance of Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova, Itäinen Rantakatu.
Turku Book Cafe
Vanha Suurtori 3, 20500 Turku, Finland, TurkuBar Ö
Linnankatu 7, 20100 Turku, Finland, TurkuThe Old Turku Shop
Eerikinkatu 16, 20100 TurkuMoomin Shop Hansa
Eerikinkatu 15, 20100 TurkuBar Suxes
Yliopistonkatu 9, 20100 Turku, Finland, TurkuKuori
Hämeenkatu 8, 20500 Turku, Finland, TurkuHotels near Aboa Vetus Ars Nova
The star marks Aboa Vetus Ars Nova. Tap the map for prices and availability.
Opening Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday · today
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Wrong hours? Edit Entry
Turku
From the magazine
Syphilis: Symptoms, Testing and Treatment for Gay and Bi Men
Syphilis is easy to treat but often goes unnoticed. This overview explains the stages, testing, treatment and when to tell partners, based on the Robert Koch Institute guidance.
The Sub in Munich: What a Queer Community Centre Can Do
Munich's Schwul-Queeres Zentrum, the Sub, turns 40 in 2026. Its history, services and funding show how to recognise a good community centre, in your own city too.
Finding Queer Youth Groups in Germany: Lambda, SchLAu and What Helps in the Countryside
Where do queer young people meet in Germany, and what can you do if there is no group nearby? An overview of Lambda, Queersupport, school projects such as SchLAu and Bavaria's QueerStart project.