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 […]
Cable Factory / Kaapelitehdas (Tallberginkatu 1C 15, Helsinki) — Cable Factory has a history of manufacturing telegraph, electricity and telephone lines for Nokia from 1942 to 1985. In 1989, Nokia had a newspaper ad for renting its defunct factory. This ad was seen by group of artists and designers who decided to built their own […]
Bank of Finland Museum (Snellmaninkatu 2, Helsinki) – opened in 2003, this museum’s displays include the history of money in Finland and abroad as well as the role of the Bank of Finland in the European System of Central Banks. The Bank of Finland Museum has especially been designed for Finnish school pupils and students. […]
Ateneum Art Museum (Kaivokatu 2, Helsinki) – this museum (the national gallery of Finland) displays a broad collection of contemporary paintings and other artwork, with special emphasis on Finnish artists Akseli Gallen-Kallela and Hugo Simberg. The Simberg cabinet offers the chance to view the artist’s infrequently exhibited gouache and watercolor paintings. Precisely adjusted lighting conditions […]
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