THE FINNISH MUSEUM OF PHOTOGRAPHY
The Cable Factory in Ruoholahti offers a colourful cultural backdrop for domestic and international modern photography, as well as some classic pieces of photography. The old industrial facility with its 800 square meters houses a multi-faceted and inspiring temporary exhibition programme. The museum offers high-quality art, visual experiences as well as current, engaging photography. The […]
THE SPORTS MUSEUM OF FINLAND
Paavo Nurmi’s gilded track and field shoe, Pekka Päivärinta’s famous hat and Matti Nykänen’s medal collection! The Sports Museum is a dream destination for sports fans and a source of inspiring and moving information for everyone. A 19th-century tandem bicycle, bone ice skates and an ancient ski kick off the fascinating history of physical exercise, which […]
THE BANK OF FINLAND MUSEUM
What is inflation? How does monetary policy work, what about the central bank system? The Bank of Finland Museum provides an easily comprehensible and colourful account of these issues, which many find complex. Squirrel skins, Lydian coins and fascinating film clips take visitors on a trip to the history of money. Many modern financial phenomena are […]
THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF FINLAND
Go on a journey through the history of Finland! The National Romantic building with Art Nouveau interior elements contains unique items that convey the evolution of Finland from prehistoric times to modern day. Archaeological discoveries, earpick, snake buckle, gilded wooden throne of the Russian emperors and numerous other treasures can be found on the journey […]
STOCKMANN MUSEUM
G. F. Stockmann, who had moved from Germany to Finland, established a store carrying his name in Helsinki in 1862. The department stores of Stockmann in the centre of Helsinki have been landmarks and symbols of urban culture for the local people for over a hundred years. Today, the museum of the company that has […]
MILITARY MUSEUM
The brick garrison in Kruunuhaka’s Liisankatu provides visitors with a view of the history of Finland’s military, weapons and the defence forces. The Manege exhibition in Suomenlinna Sea Fortress presents the history of Finland´s military and the Finnish soldier from the 17th century to modern times. Visitors get to try on the military equipment and experience […]
SINEBRYCHOFF ART MUSEUM
Sinebrychoff Art Museum, located along Bulevardi Street, contains old European art as well as Paul and Fanny Sinebrychoff’s restored home. The museum exhibits works of old masters from the 14th to the mid-19th century. Paul Sinebrychoff the younger (1859−1917) was the last male heir by the name of Sinebrychoff of the family. During decades, he and […]
THE SEURASAARI OPEN-AIR MUSEUM
Visitors can get to know the traditional Finnish way of life in the Seurasaari Open-Air Museum, which is easily accessible from the heart of Helsinki. The idyllic island houses around 90 traditional buildings transferred from all over Finland. The furnished and equipped museum buildings provide a view into the lives of people in the past. A […]
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 […]