ATENEUM ART MUSEUM
The Ateneum Art Museum in the heart of Helsinki is the Finnish National Gallery, where visitors are able to admire popular classics and fascinating temporary exhibitions. The museum’s collections include works by Albert Edelfelt, Akseli Gallen-Kallela, Helene Schjerfbeck and Hugo Simberg. The Neo-Renaissance building, located next to the Rautatientori Square, designed by architect Theodor Höijer is […]
MUSEUM OF FINNISH ARCHITECTURE
The Museum of Finnish Architecture, which is located in the Kaartinkaupunki quarter of Helsinki, provides new perspectives on architecture through exhibitions that cover the past, present and future of the constructed environment. The permanent exhibition covers Finnish architecture of the 20th century through small-scale models and abundant photographic material. The characteristics, materials and technical solutions of […]
JOUTSEN PHARMACY MUSEUM
In the corner of Lapinlahdenkatu Street and Eerikinkatu Street, in central Helsinki, is a living pharmacy museum! On the ground floor of an attractive art nouveau style house is the Joutsen Pharmacy, which has retained its original interior since it opened in 1912. Customers are still served in the same art nouveau style surroundings as they […]
AMOS ANDERSON ART MUSEUM
Located in the centre of Helsinki, the Amos Anderson Art Museum exhibits high-quality temporary exhibitions as well as a permanent collection. The museum exhibits both traditional as well as contemporary domestic and international art. The museum also highlights young artists and modern phenomena. Amos Anderson (1878–1961) was a successful businessman in graphic design and a generous […]
THE AALTO HOUSE
Explore Alvar Aalto’s home and the life of this iconic architect! In 1935, Aino and Alvar Aalto purchased a plot of land in natural surroundings in Munkkiniemi and began to design their home in Helsinki. The architect couple’s cosy and intimate residence and studio was completed in 1936. The house is divided into a workspace used by […]
STUDIO AALTO
“Architecture is an art that cannot be created in an office-like environment,” Alvar Aalto once said. In 1955-56, he designed a studio in Munkkiniemi, not far from his home, creating an inspirational environment for his team of architects. Alvar Aalto managed his architectural firm until his passing in 1976, after which the office continued to operate […]