Research

The core mission of research at the Architecture & Design Museum is to interpret and present Finnish architecture and design history through expert analysis, diverse perspectives, and research-based knowledge, drawing from the museum’s own collections. Ultimately, the goal is always to make researched knowledge accessible to all.

The findings of our research are presented in the museum’s exhibitions, publications, and lectures. We also organize city walks and tours related to exhibitions and research projects.

Our goal is to provide reliable knowledge about the history of architecture, its processes, conditions, and phenomena. We aim to enhance the use of the museum’s collections and support collection work. At the heart of our research activities is the interaction between the original and the contemporary – connecting archival materials with present-day needs and interests.

For more information, please contact:

Petter Kummala, Head of Research
+3584577310477
petteri.kummala@mfa.fi 

The Architecture & Design Museum’s research mission is to support projects that align with the museum’s collections and purpose. We actively collaborate with universities and research institutions.

Are you starting a thesis project and interested in a collection-based study? We’d be happy to explore research topics with you that utilize our archives. Get in touch, and let’s find a subject within the museum’s extensive collections that matches your interests. Please note that the museum is unable to provide financial support for researchers.

Customer service for the Architecture & Design Museum’s collections and archive collections will be closed due to the collection move from March 1, 2025, to April 1, 2027.