Welcome to the Seurasaari Foundation website!

The Seurasaari Foundation, founded in Helsinki 1956, is a non-profit, public benefit organization that began its work by organizing Midsummer celebrations. The purpose of the foundation is to support Seurasaari Open-Air Museum activities in Seurasaari Island. The work done by the foundation is visible in events where Finnish cultural heritage and traditional way of living serve as additional inspirations. The core values of the foundation’s activities are community, inclusion and a living, Finnish cultural heritage.

Our foundation is a member of the Association of Finnish Foundations, and we follow the code of conduct Best Practice for Foundations.

Upcoming events in Seurasaari

  • 4.4.2026

    Easter Bonfires

    Easter Bonfires are lit at Seurasaari Festival Ground on Easter Saturday 4.4.  First, a smaller bonfire will be lit and...
  • 5.4.2026

    Horse carriage ride and pony riding

    Go for a walk and enjoy the calming nature of Seurasaari at Easter time! Bring a snack with you or...