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Welcome to Architecture and Design Museum Helsinki!

Step into the world of multifaceted architecture and design. At the Architecture and Design Museum Helsinki, we create opportunities for learning, inspiration, and moments of joy. Our museum is housed in two locations: Kasarmikatu 24 and Korkeavuorenkatu 23. With a single admission ticket, you are warmly invited to explore both venues.

Explore our current exhibitions

Exceptional Opening Hours During Christmas

The museum will be closed during the following dates:
23 December 2024 to 1 January 2025
6 January 2025

  • ikoni: lastenrattaat Prams allowed
  • Ikoni: lastenhoitohuone Baby changing

Opening hours

Exhibitions, library, museum shop

Mon closed
Tue 11–20
Wed–Sun 11–18

Archives

Mon closed
Tue–Thu by appointment
Fri–Sun closed

Exceptional Opening Hours 2025

Closed:
New Year's Day, 1 January
Labour Day, 1 May
Midsummer Eve and Midsummer Day, 20–21 June
Independence Day, 6 December
Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and St. Stephen's Day, 24–26 December

Reduced opening hours, 11–15:
Day before Labour Day, 30 April
Day before Midsummer Eve, 19 June
Day before Christmas Eve, 23 December
New Year's Eve, 30 December

Extended opening hours:
LUX Helsinki, 8–12 January: Kasarmikatu 24 until 18, Korkeavuorenkatu 23 until 22
Municipal Elections, 2–13 April: according to voting hours
Night of the Arts, 21 August, 16–22

The Museum Library is open to the public. The museum archive is open by appointment only. Photographs Collection: collections@mfa.fi | Drawings Collection: Antti Aaltonen, +358 045 7731 0480, antti.aaltonen@mfa.fi | Other matters: Anna Autio, +358 45 7731 0478, anna.autio@mfa.fi

Admissions

  • Adults €20
  • Students, pensioners, job seekers, persons in military or non-military service €12
  • Children under 18, other* €0
  • Purchase Museum Card €79
* Free-of-charge entry also available for: preparatory teachers (with a valid group reservation), school classes with a teacher, students in relevant studies by prior arrangement, Friends of Design Museum and the Museum of Finnish Architecture, personal assistants, cultural companions, special groups and rehabilitative groups (information on groups visits must be provided in advance), Finnish veterans, asylym seekers, museum employees with staff card, ICOM, ICOMOS, or ICAM card, press card.

Free admission for all on the last Tuesday of every month.

Museum Card

Helsinki Card

Virikeseteli

Smartum

Location

Museum of Finnish Architecture
Kasarmikatu 24
00130 Helsinki

The museum is located in the inner-city Design District of Kaartinkaupunki.

The museum is easily reached on foot from the city centre. It is also reachable by tram 10 and by bus 24 – stop at St. John’s Church (Johanneksen kirkko).

Accessibility

Kerros 1 2 3

Built in 1899, the museum building is not fully wheelchair-accessible.

The museum does not have an entrance with no access barriers. The most convenient entrance for disabled visitors is located in the inner courtyard of the building. The courtryard entrance is out of use due to renovation from 19 to 20 May, 2023.

The courtyard entrance has a stone doorstep, with a metal ramp proving better access. The door is locked, and visitors need to ring the buzzer to have it opened. Inside the door, a ramp leads to the lift.

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Principles for a safer space

Architecture belongs to everyone. We at the Museum of Finnish Architecture want everyone to have the opportunity to have a safe museum experience and participate as themselves, without fear of discrimination or harassment. We are committed to the principles of a safer space in all the activities of the Museum of Finnish Architecture. These principles are followed in the museum’s own spaces, at events and when working with the public, in virtual spaces and on social media. The Museum of Finnish Architecture actively strives to create a safer operating environment for museum visitors, its partners and own staff.

Principles for a safer space

Guided Tours

Experience the FIX: Care and Repair exhibition on an open guided tour! On an open guided tour the exhibition is explored and discussed together with the guide. You can participate in the open guided tours for the price of the museum’s admission fee without prior reservation. Sign up for the tour at the museum’s customer service desk upon arrival.

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Open Guided Tours

Experience the FIX: Care and Repair exhibition on an open guided tour! On an open guided tour the exhibition is explored and discussed together with the guide. You can participate in the open guided tours for the price of the museum’s admission fee without prior reservation. Sign up for the tour at the museum’s customer service desk upon arrival.

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For kids

Lasten A&O-huone Arkkitehtuurimuseon ensimmäisessä kerroksessa. Kuvassa kaksi lasta leikkii ikkunoiden edessä

A&O Room

Welcome to the A&O Room to play and learn about architecture! This learning space is free for all. The room is located in the ground floor of the museum and is open for visitors during the regular opening hours of the museum.

Learn and Experience

Museum Shop

Library