SARVISALO LOCAL MUSEUM
The idea of the museum came up during the founding of the Sarvisalo village house in 1992. Museum activities did not start immediately, but in due course the woodshed and sauna of a former school were renovated for the exhibition. The larger room features the permanent exhibition, introducing the means of livelihood on the island: […]
ARCHIPELAGO MUSEUM
The Archipelago Museum is a special museum showcasing the cultural history of the archipelago. The permanent exhibition in the museum’s basement covers the settlement of the archipelago and how it was possible to accommodate agriculture with the maritime culture. In addition to basic means of livelihood in the archipelago, such as seal hunting, fishing and […]
BURGHER’S HOUSE
Enter the yellow gate, and you will be treated to a view of the middle-class life of the historical Helsinki and the oldest remaining wooden building in its original place in the inner city. The Burgher’s House was built in the 1810s. Fire Officer Alexander Wickholm purchased the house in 1859, moving in with his wife, […]
TRAM MUSEUM
Take a trip down memory lane into the history of Helsinki’s trams! The old tram workshop in Töölö is home to the Korjaamo Culture Factory and the Tram Museum that presents the history of the city’s tram service, dating back to 1890. In addition to the actual trams, the museum focuses on the experience of traveling […]
The Museum of Building Tools
The museum gives an account of developments in the building industry from the 1800s to modern times. The museum is housed in a two-storey building in connection with Siikaranta Institute. The ground floor covers the technical developments in the industry, from loghouses to modern industrial “flat-pack” construction and the the newest building materials. On this […]
Ragvalds Museum
Ragvalds Museum was originally a traditional farmstead located by the old King’s Road. The 12 buildings that constitute the farm are still in the original place of construction on both sides of the road. The last private owner was Bertil Malmström (1900-1982). Following his death, the farm was turned into a museum run by Kirkkonummi […]
PÄIVÄLEHTI MUSEUM
Hop on the news carousel surrounded by caricatures by Kari or identify canards in a game of delicious lies! The Päivälehti Museum recounts the history of the Helsingin Sanomat newspaper and Finnish journalism in general. Laid-back computer games, nostalgic films clips and huge walls of news lead adults and children into the world of editorial work […]
PÄIVIKKI AND SAKARI SOHLBERG HOMEMUSEUM
In the attractive art nouveau style district of Katajanokka is Päivikki and Sakari Sohlberg’s Home Museum, exhibiting a wealthy bourgeois home of the 20th century. The beautifully furnished dwelling contains furniture from the art nouveau period, romantic masonry stoves and plenty of art. The home of Päivikki and Sakari Sohlberg, both influential figures within the legal […]
Pusula Museum
Pusula Museum is located in an old grain store (1824) in the centre of Pusula. Items relating to agriculture, cattle farming, hunting and crafts are on display on the ground floor of the museum. On the upper level, the focus is on living conditions, with an interior based on an old cottage living room. There […]
PUKKILA LOCAL MUSEUM
In 1986, Mrs Hannele Peusa donated money for the purpose of founding Pukkila Museum’s exhibition. With this donation, researcher Tuula Pärssinen designed and created the permanent exhibition in two outbuildings of Koivulinna Gallery, consisting of main room and guest room interiors, a cowhouse, a smoke sauna and a wagon shed. The collection includes agricultural tools, […]