Sederholm House (Aleksanterinkatu 16-18, Helsinki) — in 2012 the Helsinki City Museum opened the Children’s Town. This new kind of children’s museum invites children of all ages and their families to experience the history of Helsinki first-hand. In the Children’s Town, children can play in boutiques and workshops from 18th-century Helsinki, sit at a school […]
National Museum of Finland (Mannerheimintie 34, Helsinki) — The museum presents Finnish life from prehistoric times to the present. Unique exhibits tell about life over a period of 10,000 years. Admission: €8 (general). Hours: 11 am – 6 pm (Tues. – Sun.).
Museum of Natural History (Pohjoinen Rautatiekatu 13, Helsinki) – this museum and independent research institution is part of the University of Helsinki. The collections, which include botanical, zoological, geological and paleontological specimens from all over the world, serve research in the fields of biology and geology as well as educational purposes. Admission: €10 (general), €5 […]
Museum of Finnish Architecture (Kasarmikatu 24, Helsinki) – this museum is dedicated to the evolution of the country’s architectural trends. One of its recent exhibits involved the challenges of sustainable architecture. Admission: €6 (general). Hours: 11 am – 6 pm (Tues. – Sun.), 11 am – 8 pm (Wed.). See the museum’s website for more […]
Museum of Contemporary Art / Kiasma (Mannerheiminaukio 2, Helsinki) — Kiasma is a museum of contemporary art under the umbrella of the Finnish National Gallery. Its primary role is to educate the public on contemporary art and to strengthen the status of art in Finland in general. A lively cultural center and meeting place, Kiasma […]
Military Museum (Suomenlinna C 77, Helsinki) – this museum is dedicated to Finland’s wartime history. It is the largest military museum in Finland, boasting a collection of more than 200,000 items and artefacts, including decorations, arms, equipment and art. In addition, the Military Museum has more than 200,000 photographs and images. Founded in 1929, the […]
Mannerheim Museum (Kalliolinnantie 14, Helsinki) — this museum depicting the life and times of Baron Gustaf Mannerheim, Marshal of Finland (1867—1951), has been functioning since 1951 in the same villa in the Kaivopuisto district of Helsinki where he lived during the 1924—51 period. He is revered by Finns everywhere since he fought for the country’s […]
Emma-Espoo Museum of Modern Art (Ahertajantie 5, Hensinki) – this is one of Finland’s largest museums. It holds nearly 500 works on modern Finnish art from the Saastamoinen Foundation Art Collection. Admission: €12 (general). Hours: 11 am – 6 pm (Tues., Thurs.-Fri.), 11 am – 8 pm (Wed.), 11 am – 5 pm (Sat-Sun.)
Ehrensvärd Museum (Suomenlinna, Helsinki) – this museum is located in one the largest sea fortresses in the world (a UNESCO World Heritage site). It was founded in 1748 (by the Swedish Empire) and it is located on six islands approximately one km. from downtown Helsinki. The Museum itself is located on the original central courtyard […]
Cygnaeus Gallery (Kalliolinnantie 8, Helsinki) – this museum, housed in a cottage that faces the harbor, was once the summer home of Finnish poet & historian Fredrik Cygnaeus (1807-1881). Cygnaeus donated his cottage and various artworks he collected over the years to the Finnish public. Today, it displays not only those pieces of art, but […]