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All Sights in Helsinki

Listed here in alphabetical order are all the sights in Helsinki.

Sights

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Botanic Garden of Helsinki University

Unioninkatu 44, Kaisaniemenranta 2
(09) 1911, 1912 4453, 1912 4455, www.fmnh.helsinki.fi/ktp
In the greenhouses of the Botanic Garden of Helsinki University there are labelled
samples of 950 exotic plants and samples of 3000 native or foreign plants are growing outdoors. In April–September the garden is open Mon-Fri 7am–8pm, Sat–Sun 9am–
8pm, at other times Mon– Sun 9am–5pm. Botanic Garden is part of the Natural History Museum of Helsinki University.

	mon	tue	wed	thu	fri	sat	sun
Greenhouses/Gewaächshäuser/Växthus/Kasvuhuoneet/Оранжереи
1.1.–31.3	–	10–15	10–15	10–15	10–15	10–15	10–15
1.4.–30.9.	–	10–17	10–17	10–17	10–17	10–17	10–17
1.10–31.12.	–	10–15	10–15	10–15	10–15	10–15	10–15

Botanic Garden of Kumpula

Jyrängöntie 2, www.fmnh.helsinki.fi
In summer 2009 visitors to Kumpula will be able to travel round the world in 80 minutes! Start your journey here in the north of Europe, head for America and the Far East and end up in exotic Japan. Kumpula Botanical Garden is part of the Natural History Museum of Helsinki
University.

	mon	tue	wed	thu	fri	sat	sun
10.6.–30.9.*	12–23	12–23	12–23	12–23	12–23	12–23	–
* Closed /suljettu 19.-21.6

Cable Factory (Kaapelitehdas)

Tallberginkatu 1, (09) 4763 8300 (information), www.kaapelitehdas.fi
Five hectares (12 acres) of culture: events large and small, concerts, exhibitions, festivals and fairs. The unique Cable Factory is the home of three museums, 13 galleries, dance theatres, sports clubs, art schools, a popular cafeteria and more besides. Finland’s biggest culture centre is open for experiences all year round!

	mon	tue	wed	thu	fri	sat	sun
1.1.–31.12.	8-18	8-18	8-18	8-18	8-18	-	-

Cathedral (Lutheran, coml. 1852)

Senate Square
Original plans by C.L. Engel. Please note! Closed during ceremonies and masses.

Period	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
1.6.–31.8.2009	9–24	9–24	9–24	9–24	9–24	9–24	12–24

City Wintergarden

Hammarskjöldintie 1, (09) 310 39 000, www.hkr.hel.fi/viher
Visitors are welcome to the City Wintergarden founded in 1893. It is a peaceful sanctuary where the fl oral splendour varies according to the season. Th ere are over 200 plants including palms, cacti and old-time indoor plants. The flowering time of various species of roses growing in front of the Wintergarden lasts until autumn.

	mon	tue	wed	thu	fri	sat	sun
1.1.-31.12.	-	9-15	12-15	12-15	12-15	12-16	12-16

Conducted tour of Suomenlinna

Ehrensvärd-Seura ry, tel. +358 9 684 1850, www.suomenlinnatours.com, guidebooking@suomenlinnatours.com
The conducted tour of Suomenlinna takes in the main fortress sights, its fascinating history and life on the island today. The tour lasts about an hour and starts at the Suomenlinna Visitor Centre, reached in summer by water bus from the Market Square.

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Guided tours
2.1.–30.5. & 4.9.–19.12. (in English)	-	-	-	-	-	13.30	13.30
1.6.–31.8.
in English	11,14	11,14	11,14	11,14	11,14	11,14	11,14
suomeksi Viaporin tykit ja tunnelit -kierros	13,15	13,15	13,15	13,15	13,15	13,15	13,15
på svenska	12	12	12	12	12	12	12

Design Forum Finland

Erottajankatu 7, (09) 6220 8132,
Design Forum Finland is the showcase for Finnish design in the Design District Helsinki, in the heart of the city. Design Forum Finland puts on temporary exhibitions devoted to the latest in Finnish design. Design Forum Shop sells Finnish design items ranging from new products to classics and unique design pieces.

	mon	tue	wed	thu	fri	sat	sun
2.1.–31.12.	10-19	10-19	10-19	10-19	10-19	10-18	12-17

Finlandia Hall

Mannerheimintie 13 e
Concert and congress hall (compl. 1971) by Alvar Aalto.Congress wing (compl. 1975). Guided tours (mainly in English), enquiries +358 9 40 241

Gardenia-Helsinki

Koetilantie 1, (09) 347 8400,www.gardenia-helsinki.fi
Useful plants from Southeast Asia, such as aromatic and medicinal herbs, fruit trees and orchids grow in the Gardenia tropical garden in the Helsinki district of Viikki. Guided tours for groups by arrangement.

	mon	tue	wed	thu	fri	sat	sun
1.1.-31.12.	10-18	10-18	10-18	10-18	-*	10-17	10-17
* Open on Fridays: Jan 2, Feb 20, May 15 and Oct 16 at 10–14 & Apr 10 at 10–17. * Avoinna perjantaina 2.1., 20.2., 15.5. ja 16.10. klo 10–14 & 10.4. klo 10–17. Closed on Midsummer and 24–25 Dec (26 Dec open at 10–17).Suljettu juhannuksena ja 24.–25.12. (26.12. avoinna klo 10–17).

Helsinki City Hall

Pohjoisesplanadi 11–13
Designed by C.L. Engel (compl. in 1833). Originally a hotel, since 1913 used as City offices, Helsinki citizen's info and exhibiitio space.

Helsinki Zoo

Korkeasaari, tel.+358 9 3103 7900, www.korkeasaari.fi Info tel. 0600-95911
(0.37 €/min + local net charge /pvm)
The whole world on a single island, from the tundra to rain forests and from mountain peaks to Finnish wetlands. The Helsinki Zoo is home to 150 animal and nearly 1,000 plant species demonstrating nature’s great diversity. In the tropics of Africasia and Amazonia it is summer all year round. To help safeguard this biodiversity, the Zoo raises endangered species and contributes to the protection of species’ natural habitats.

Helsinki Zoo (founded in 1889) is one of the most northerly zoos in the world. In Korkeasaari can be seen animals of all continents from the Arctic tundra to the rain forests.

Amazonia of South America has parrots, small monkeys and reptiles and Africasia species from the Asian rain forests and the African deserts. The Cat Valley is the habitat of rare and endangered big cats such as the Asian lion, the Siberian tiger and the snow leopard together with the red panda. Northern birds and small mammals are also close at hand.

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
1.1.–31.3.	10–16	10–16	10–16	10–16	10–16	10–16	10–16
1.4.–30.4.	10–18	10–18	10–18	10–18	10–18	10–18	10–18
1.5.–31.8.	10–20	10–20	10–20	10–20	10–20	10–20	10–20
1.9.–30.9.	10–18	10–18	10–18	10–18	10–18	10–18	10–18
1.10.–31.12.	10–16	10–16	10–16	10–16	10–16	10–16	10–16

Helsinki Zoo - Boat transport

Helsingin Vesibussit Oy, 0207 598 395, www.helsinginvesibussit.fi
Boats to Helsinki Zoo depart from the east side of the Market Square and from Hakaniemenranta next to the hotel Hilton Helsinki Strand at 30-minute intervals from 10 am onwards. Changes possible. Please, remember to show your Helsinki Card when getting on board!

	mon	tue	wed	thu	fri	sat	sun
Market Square
1.5.-31.8.	10-20	10-20	10-20	10-20	10-20	10-20	10-20
1.9.-30.9.	10-18	10-18	10-18	10-18	10-18	10-18	10-18
Hakaniemi
1.6.-31.8.	10-20	10-20	10-20	10-20	10-20	10-20	10-20

Heureka, The Finnish Science Centre

Tikkurila, Vantaa, tel. +358 9 85 799, www.heureka.fi
Heureka is a hands-on exhibition and activity centre for people of all ages. Visitors can learn about science and technology by experimenting for themselves.

In addition to the permanent exhibition, there are always at least two temporary exhibitions, while the Vattenfall Planetarium shows breathtaking films about the stars and other astronomical phenomena. All in Finnish, Swedish and English, partly also in Russian and Estonian.

Note! * Heureka is closed on June 25 and December 24–25.

Exhibition+planatarium / näyttelylippu ja planetaario
€20.50 adults, €14 children

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
1.1.–21.2.	10–17	10–17	10–17	10–20	10–17	10–18	10–18
22.2.–7.3.	10–19	10–19	10–19	10–19	10–19	10–18	10–18
8.3.–27.6. *	10–17	110–17	10–17	10–20	10–17	10–18	10–18
28.6.–13.8.	10–19	10–19	10–19	10–19	10–19	10–18	10–18
14.8.–17.10.	10–17	10–17	10–17	10–20	10–17	10–18	10–18
18.10–31.10.	10–19	10–19	10–19	10–19	10–19	10–18	10–18
1.11.–31.12. *	10–17	10–17	10–17	10–20	10–17	10–18	10–18

Korjaamo Culture Factory

Töölönkatu 51, +358 20 741 7000, www.korjaamo.fi
The Korjaamo Culture Factory is a centre for urban culture housed in a stimulating environment – former tram sheds: theatre and music in two halls and visual art in three. The Korjaamo bar and café serve lunches and refreshments, and the shop has cultural products to suit many tastes. The Tram Museum operates under the same roof.

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
1.1.–31.12.	11–17	11–17	11–17	11–17	11–17	11–17	11–17

Laituri

Narinkka 2, Kamppi, http://laituri.hel.fi
Laituri is an urban planning centre presenting tomorrow’s Helsinki. Info, architectural competitions, and exhibitions devoted to urban and traffic planning.
The summer exhibition from June 3 till Sept 1, 2010: Helsinki Future Waterfront.

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
2.1.–31.12.	–	10–18	10–18	10–18	10–18	12–16	–

Linnanmäki Amusement Park

Tivolikuja 1, tel. +358 9 773 991, www.linnanmaki.fi
Linnanmäki Amusement Park is the biggest single tourist attraction in Finland and delights over a million visitors each summer in Helsinki. Unique atmosphere created by the big dipper, exciting new rides and a great variety programme. Thrills for families and fun-lovers in general.

Free admittance to the Amusement Park during summer season.

The summer season of Linnanmäki is from April till September.
Linnanmäen kesäkausi on huhtikuusta syyskuuhun.
Further information (lisätietoja): www.linnanmaki.fi & www.helsinkithisweek.com

Parliament of Finland

Mannerheimintie 30, tel. +358 9 4321, www.eduskunta.fi
The Parliament House, the seat of 200 Members of Parliament, can be visited on guided tours. Visitors should come to the door leading to the public gallery, which is located to the left of the main entrance. The maximum size of the group is 25.
Tours for groups (minimum 6 persons) by appointment also on weekdays through the whole year,
tel. +358 9 432 2027.

The Visitor’s Centre is open Mon–Thu 10am–6pm, Fri 10am–4pm;
in summer (June 28–Aug 31) Mon–Fri 10am–4pm.

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
1.1.–30.6.	–	–	–	–	–	11, 12.30**	12, 13.30*
1.7.–31.8.***	11,13	11,13	11,13	11,13	11,13	–	–
1.9.–31.12.	–	–	–	–	–	11, 12.30	12, 13.30*
* the first Sunday of the month (kuukauden 1. sunnuntai) Sat on June 5, 12 &19 (lauantaina 5.6., 12.6. ja 19.6.) * at 11am in Finnish and Swedish, at 1pm in English (klo 11 suomeksi ja ruotsiksi, klo 13 englanniksi)

SEA LIFE

Tivolitie 10, tel. +358 9 565 8200, www.sealife.fi
Dive into a magic watery world of SEA LIFE without even getting your feet wet. Wonder at the marine inhabitants, each more miraculous than the last, from tiny shrimps to flashy sharks. The guides have all sorts of interesting and amusing facts to tell you. The exhibition for 2010 asks whether fish can hear.

* Please note! Sea Life is closed at Christmas time 23.–24.12.

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
1.1.–21.2.	10–17	10–17	10–20	10–17	10–17	10–17	10–17
22.2.–28.2.	10–20	10–20	10–20	10–20	10–20	10–20	10–20
29.2.–30.4.	10–17	10–17	10–20	10–17	10–17	10–17	10–17
1.5.–25.6.	10–19	10–19	10–19	10–19	10–19	10–19	10–19
26.6.–31.7.	10–22	10–22	10–22	10–22	10–22	10–22	10–22
1.8.–31.8.	10–19	10–19	10–19	10–19	10–19	10–19	10–19
1.9.–14.10.	10–17	10–17	10–20	10–17	10–17	10–17	10–17
15.10.–24.10.	10–21	10–21	10–21	10–21	10–21	10–21	10–21
25.10–31.12.*	10–17	10–17	10–20	10–17	10–17	10–17	10–17

Stadium Tower

Olympiastadion, tel. +358 9 436 6010, www.stadion.fi
The Stadium Tower – one of Helsinki landmarks – is 72 metres high. Take the lift up the Tower and look out over Helsinki and surroundings.

Please note! During competitions and other events the Tower is closed.
In autumn 2010 the Tower will be closed due to renovations.

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
1.1.–31.5.	9–20	9–20	9–20	9–20	9–20	9–18	9–18
1.6.–31.8.	9–19	9–19	9–19	9–19	9–19	9–18	9–18
1.9.–31.12.	9–20	9–20	9–20	9–20	9–20	9–18	9–18

Suomenlinna Visitor Centre

Suomenlinna C 74, tel. +358 9 684 1880,
www.suomenlinna.fi
The Suomenlinna Visitor Centre in the middle of the fortress provides information for visitors to Suomenlinna. Books, post cards and present articles are sold at the information point. The Suomenlinna Museum is located in the same building. Guided walking tours of the fortress depart from the Suomenlinna Visitor Centre and are organised daily in summer and at weekends in winter.

2.1.–30.4. Daily (joka päivä)
10.30–16.30
2.5.–30.9.
Daily (joka päivä) 10–18
1.10.–31.12. Daily (joka päivä) 10.30–16.30

Closed (suljettu): 2.4., 1.5., 25.–26.6., 6.12. & 24.–25.12.

Temppeliaukio Church (Lutheran)

Lutherinkatu 3
Bold modern construction (1969) by Timo and Tuomo Suomalainen. Please note! Closed during events, especially on Saturdays.

Period	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
All year	10–17	10–17.15 (closed 12.45–14.15)	10–17	10–20	10–20	10–18	11.45–18 (closed 13.45–15.30)

TROPICARIO

Sturenkatu 27, tel. +358 9 750 076, www.tropicario.com
Explore the world of snakes and lizards in the TROPICARIO tropical terrarium. See the world’s most poisonous snakes, look a strangler snake metres long in the eye. The Tropicario has more giant snakes than anywhere else in the Nordic countries. All the exhibits are housed in spacious terrariums corresponding to their natural environments.

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
1.1.–31.12.	10–19	10–19	10–19	10–19	10–19	10–19	10–19

Uspenski Cathedral (Orthodox)

Kanavakatu 1
Brick building in Byzantine-Slavonic style (1868). Please note! Closed during church holidays, except for services.

Period	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
1.5.–30.9.2009	9.30–16	9.30–16	9.30–16	9.30–16	9.30–16	9.30–14	12–15

Virka Info & Gallery

Helsinki City Hall (Kaupungintalo), Pohjoisesplanadi 11–13, tel. +358 9 310 11 111, www.virka.fi
Virka Info and Gallery are housed at Helsinki City Hall.

Virka Gallery arranges exhibitions and concerts.
Virka Info provides information on the City of Helsinki and its services.
WLAN and free access to Internet.

Entrance to Virka also from Sofiankatu.

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
2.1.–31.12.	9–19	9–19	9–19	9–19	9–19	11–17	11–17

Museums

Map

Amos Anderson Art Museum

Yrjönkatu 27, tel. +358 9 684 4460, www.amosanderson.fi
Amos Anderson Art Museum has mainly 20th century Finnish art, art and furnishings from Amos Anderson’s private home. Finnish and foreign art from the collection of architect Sigurd Frosterus. Special exhibitions.

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
2.1.–31.12.	10–18	–	10–20	10–18	10–18	11–17	11–17

Ateneum Art Museum

Kaivokatu 2, tel. +358 9 1733 6401, www.ateneum.fi

The Ateneum Art Museum is the basic part of the Finnish National Gallery. The largest art collections of the country contain Finnish art from the 1750s to the 1960s and Western art from the late 19th century to the 1950s, including many national treasures.

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
2.1.–31.12.	–	10-18	10–20	10–20	10–18	11–17	11–17

Exceptions to opening hours www.ateneum.fi (poikkeavat aukioloajat www.ateneum.fi)

Bank of Finland Museum

Snellmaninkatu 2, tel. +358 10 19 5702, www.rahamuseo.fi
The Bank of Finland Museum’s main themes are the history of money, central banking, monetary policy and banknote art and artists. Multimedia presentations. Changing exhibitions. Guided tours can be arranged in Finnish, Swedish and English.

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
2.1.–31.12.	–	11–17	11–17	11–17	11–17	11–16	11–16

Burgher's House

Kristianinkatu 12, (09) 3107 1549, 3103 6630, www.helsinkicitymuseum.fi
The Burgher’s House, rich in atmosphere, is the city’s oldest surviving wooden house (1818). Here you can see how ordinary folk lived in the 1860s – the little house is steeped
in the atmosphere of days gone by. A branch of Helsinki City Museum.

	mon	tue	wed	thu	fri	sat	sun
2.1–4.1.	–	–	11–17	11–17	11–17	11–17	11–17
3.6–30.8.	–	–	11–17	11–17	11–17	11–17	11–17
4.11–31.12.	–	–	11–17	11–17	11–17	11–17	11–17
Closed on holidays / suljettu pyhäpäivinä:1.1., 19.–21.6., 6.12. & 24.–26.12.

Cygnaeus Gallery

Kalliolinnantie 8, tel.+358 9 4050 9628, www.nba.fi/fi/cygnaeuksengalleria
Cygnaeus Gallery is the oldest art museum (1882) in Finland. It is built round the art collection donated by Professor Fredrik Cygnaeus to the nation. The basic exhibition consists of 19th century Finnish art. Also special exhibitions, concerts, lectures and guided tours of the museum.

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
1.5.–30.9.	11–17	11–17	11–17	11–17	11–17	11–17	11–17
Closed on (suljettu) 25.6.

Design Museum

Korkeavuorenkatu 23, +358 9 622 0540, www.designmuseum.fi
Design Museum shows the development of industrial art, artistic handicraft and industrial design from the second half of the 19th century to the present day. Classics of the Finnish Design. Interesting special exhibitions.

Exhibitions:
Modernism 12.2.–9.5.2010

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
1.1.–31.5.	–	11–20	11–18	11–18	11–18	11–18	11–18
1.6.–31.8.	11–18	11–18	11–18	11–18	11–18	11–18	11–18
1.9.–31.12.	–	11–20	11–18	11–18	11–18	11–18	11–18

Design Museum, Arabia Museum and Gallery

Hämeentie 135,
tel. +358 20 439 5357, +358 20 439 10,
www.arabianmuseo.fi
Arabia Museum is a part of the Design Museum. The permanent exhibition displays utility and art ceramics made by Arabia factory during its 135-year-long history.

The Gallery is devoted to special exhibitions, historical and contemporary ceramics and glass.

Iittala outlet – the factory’s retail shop – is located in the same building.

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
2.1.–31.12.	-	12–18	12–18	12–18	12–18	10–16	10–16

Ehrensvärd Museum

Ehrensvärd-Seura ry, Suomenlinna,
+tel. 358 9 684 1850, www.suomenlinnatours.com
Ehrensvärd Museum is one of the oldest buildings of Suomenlinna. It was the home of the commandant of the fortress until 1850s. The museum is named after the founder of the fortress, Augustin Ehrensvärd, and contains portraits, artefacts, models of ships and oil paintings by Elias Martin.

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
15.5.–31.5.	10–16	10–16	10–16	10–16	10–16	10–16	10–16
1.6.–31.8.	11–18	11–18	11–18	11–18	11–18	11–18	11–18
1.9.–30.9.	11–16	11–16	11–16	11–16	11–16	11–16	11–16

Exhibition Centre WeeGee

Ahertajantie 5, Tapiola, Espoo,
tel. +358 9 8163 1818, www.weegee.fi
The WeeGee Exhibition Centre is a cornucopia of museums, exhibitions and events – the biggest in Finland. Five museums: EMMA – Espoo Museum of Modern Art, KAMU – Espoo City Museum , Helinä Rautavaara Museum, The Finnish Toy Museum and Finnish Museum of Horology. Also an art gallery, a museum shop and a café-restaurant. Things to see and do for people of all ages.

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
2.1.–31.5.	-	11–18	11–20	11–20	11–18	11–18	11–18
1.6.–31.8.	-	11–18	11–18	11–18	11–18	11–17	11–17
1.9.–30.12	-	11–18	11–20	11–20	11–18	11–18	11–18
Closed/Geschlossen/Stängt/Suljettu/Закрыт : 2.4., 30.4., 1.5., 13.5., 25.–27.6., 24.–26.12. & 31.12.

Finnish Museum of Photography

Cable Factory (Kaapelitehdas),
Tallberginkatu 1 G, tel. 358 9 6866 3621
www.valokuvataiteenmuseo.fi
The Finnish Museum of Photography is a special museum devoted to the art and practice of photography in Finland. The exhibitions throw light on the Finnish photography, both past and present. Also temporary Finnish and foreign photo exhibitions.

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
1.1.–31.12.	–	11–18	11–18	11–18	11–18	11–18	11–18

Folklore Center Tomtebo

Tamminiementie 1, (09) 484 234, www.seurasaarisaatio.fi
Tomtebo Folklore Center in a wooden 19th century villa holds folk art exhibitions and theme days. It also has a café. Folk dance and folk music performances in the summer.
Detailed information on performances: www.seurasaarisaatio.fi and Helsinki This Week
magazine (www.helsinkithisweek.fi ).

	mon	tue	wed	thu	fri	sat	sun
1.1.-31.5.	-	-	-	-	-	11-16	11-16
1.6.-31.8.	12-18	12-18	12-18	12-18	12-18	12-18	12-18
1.9.-31.12.	-	-	-	-	-	11-16	11-16

Gallen-Kallela Museum

Gallen-Kallelantie 27, Espoo, +358 9 849 2340
www.gallen-kallela.fi
The Gallen-Kallela Museum is the castle-like studio home in Jugend-style, designed and built by artist Akseli Gallen-Kallela (1865–1931) for himself. Changing exhibitions show art from Akseli Gallen-Kallela and his contemporaries. Exhibitions also aim to bring Gallen-Kallelas work to dialogue with todays’ artistic phenomena.

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
1.1.–14.5.	–	11–16	11–16	11–16	11–16	11–16	11–17
15.5.–31.8.	11–18	11–18	11–18	11–18	11–18	11–18	11–18
1.9.–31.12.	–	11–16	11–16	11–16	11–16	11–16	11–17

Hakasalmi Villa

Mannerheimintie 13, (09) 3107 8519, www.helsinkicitymuseum.fi
The elegant Hakasalmi Villa next to Finlandia Hall is staging an exhibition Watch out, Gypsies! The History of a Misunderstanding February 11–August 30. This thought-provoking exhibition tells the history and traditions of Europe’s Romanies and points out common prejudices. From October 14 the villa is the venue of photo exhibition by Signe Brander.
A branch of Helsinki City Museum.

	mon	tue	wed	thu	fri	sat	sun
11.2.–30.8.	–	–	11–17	11–19	11–17	11–17	11–17
14.10-31.12	–	–	11–17	11–19	11–17	11–17	11–17
Closed / suljettu: 31.8.–13.10., and on public holidays/ja juhlapyhinä: 10.–13.4., 1.5., 21.5., 19.–21.6., , 6.12. & 24.–26.12.

Helsinki Car Museum

Munkkisaarenkatu 12, (09) 667123

Helsinki Car Museum shows vintage cars, the oldest from the beginning of the 20th century. The museum has the biggest exhibition in Europe of miniature model cars (consisting of more than 3000 items). On display are also waxworks of famous Finns.

	mon	tue	wed	thu	fri	sat	sun
1.1.–31.12.	–	–	–	12–15	12–15	12–15	12–15

Helsinki City Art Museum, Meilahti

Tamminiementie 6,
tel. +358 9 3108 7031, +358 9 3108 7041,
www.taidemuseo.fi

The Meilahti Art Museum belongs to the Helsinki City Art Museum. It arranges changing exhibitions of e.g. fine arts, industrial design and photography with related programmes and happenings. Exhibitions in 2010 e.g. Helsinki School and Lauri Astala.

	Mon	Tue	We	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
2.1.–31.12.	-	11–18.30	11–18.30	11–18.30	11–18.30	11–18.30	11–18.30

Helsinki City Art Museum, Tennis Palace Art Museum

Tennis Palace (Tennispalatsi), Salomonkatu 15
tel. +358 9 3108 7001, www.taidemuseo.fi

The Tennis Palace Art Museum, which belongs to the Helsinki City Art Museum, arranges changing Finnish and international exhibitions from various periods; in 2010 e.g. Enchanting Beauty, Benjamin Katz and Baselitz. The museum also provides versatile programmes and happenings related to the exhibitions.

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
2.1.–31.12.	–	11–19	11–19	11–19	11–19	11–19	11–19

Helsinki City Museum

Sofiankatu 4, tel. +358 9 3103 6630, www.helsinginkaupunginmuseo.fi
The Helsinki City Museum near Senate Square provides a broad insight into the city’s 450-year history. There are sections focusing on the period of Swedish rule (–1809), Russian rule (1809–1917) and independent Finland (1917–), showing the city’s past as part of Finnish and European history. The museum shop sells literature about Helsinki and distinctive souvenirs.

Admission is free to all nine branches of the Helsinki City Museum.

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
2.1.–31.12.	9–17	9–17	9–17	9–19	9–17	11–17	11–17
Closed on 25.–26.1. and on public holidays suljettu 25.–26.1. ja juhlapyhinä: 1.1., 6.1., 2.–5.4., 1.5., 13.5., 25.–27.6., 6.12. & 24.–26.12.

Helsinki University Museum Arppeanum

Snellmaninkatu 3, tel. +358 9 1912 2914, www.museum.helsinki.fi
Helsinki University Museum Arppeanum illustrates the history of the university and academic life from the 17th century to the present day. Special collections: history of medicine, dentistry and veterinary medicine, crafts science and a Mineral Cabinet.

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
2.1.–31.12.	–	11–17	11–17	11–17	11–17	11–16	11–16

Hotel and Restaurant Museum

Cable Factory (Kaapelitehdas), Tallberginkatu 1 G, 3rd floor (3. krs), tel. +358 9 6859 3700, www.hotellijaravintolamuseo.fi
The Hotel and Restaurant Museum is a special hotel, catering, tourism and Finnish cuisine museum. The basic exhibition covers the history from the wayside inn to the modern restaurant. Alko shop interior from 1934 and sets of utensils. Guided tours by arrangement.

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
7.1.–23.12.	–	11–18	11–18	11–18	11–18	11–18	11–18

KUMBUKUMBU

Tähtitorninkatu 18, +358 9 129 7343, www.kumbukumbu.fi
Kumbukumbu is the museum of The Finnish Evangelical Lutheran Mission. The permanent exhibition “Silk, gold, porcelain, ivory and poisoned darts – riches or the fate of the world’s poor?” displays life in Hunan and Amboland. “When the religions meet” takes a look at the world’s largest religions. Also temporary exhibitions.

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
2.1.–31.12.	–	12–16	12–18	12–16	12–16	12–16	12–16

Closed (suljettu): 6.1., 2.–5.4., 13.5., 23.5., 11.–14.6., 25.–28.6. &
24.–27.12.

Please note (huom!) 24.6., 23.12. & 31.12. open at (auki) 12–15

Manege

Suomenlinna C 77, +358 0299 530 261,
www.mpkk.fi/fi/sotamuseo
The Military Museum’s Manege presents different defence branches of the Winter and Continuation Wars (1939–45), especially heavy equipment. The Manege also has an exhibition depicting the history of the Finnish coastal defence. The museum is housed in a manége originally built in 1881 for the Suomenlinna Artillery.

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
12.5.–31.8.	11–18	11–18	11–18	11–18	11–18	11–18	11–18
Huom! Aukioloaikojen muutokset mahdollisia Please note! Changes in opening hours are possible.

Mannerheim Museum

Kalliolinnantie 14, +358 9 635 443
www.mannerheim-museo.fi
Mannerheim Museum is the home of Baron G. Mannerheim, Marshal of Finland, as it was in his life time. The museum shows his medals and decorations, uniforms and documents that relate events from his life and from contemporary Finnish history. Guided tours in the museum. Open also by appointment.

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
2.1.–30.12.	–	–	–	–	11–16	11–16	11–16

Closed (suljettu) 2.–4.4., 1.5., 25.–27.6., 24.–26.12. & 31.12.

Military Museum

Maurinkatu 1 (office), tel. +358 299 530 241
Liisankatu 1 (exhibitions), tel. +358 299 530 259
www.mpkk.fi/fi/sotamuseo
Military Museum displays military equipment: weapons, colours, decorations, arms and uniforms.

At Liisankatu 1 a special exhibition about the Winter War of 1939–40: the reasons for the War, the main events and consequences, and what it meant to the Finns.

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Maurinkatu
2.11.–31.12.	–	11–17	11–17	11–17	11–16	11–16	11–16
Liisankatu
2.1.–30.9.	–	11–17	11–17	11–17	11–16	11–16	11–16

Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma

Mannerheiminaukio 2, +358 9 1733 6501,
www.kiasma.fi
The Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma breaks the boundaries of traditional art museums and follows the latest trends. The collections include Finnish and foreign art, particularly from the Nordic and Baltic countries and Russia from 1960s onwards. Kiasma is a part of the Finnish National Gallery.

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
1.1.–31.12.	–	10–17	10–20.30	10–20.30	10–20.30	10–18	10–18

Exceptions to opening hours www.kiasma.fi
(poikkeavat aukioloajat www.kiasma.fi)

Museum of Cultures

Tennis Palace (Tennispalatsi), Salomonkatu 15
tel. +358 9 40 501, www.kulttuurienmuseo.fi

The Museum of Cultures examines and presents peoples and cultures of the world and acts as a repository for their cultural heritage. The exhibitions afford perspectives both on the past and present and the way people live in different parts of the world, while suggesting alternative ways of examining phenomena. In addition to the permanent Fetched from Afar exhibition the Museum each year puts on temporary exhibitions.

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
2.1.–31.12.	11–20	11–18	11–18	11–18	11–18	11–18	11–18

Closed (suljettu): 1.1., 2.4., 30.4., 1.5., 25.–26.6., 6.12., 24.–26.12.

Museum of Finnish Architecture

Kasarmikatu 24, tel. +358 9 8567 5100,
www.mfa.fi
The information centre on architecture provides Finnish and international changing exhibitions and a selection of Finnish architecture in scale models. The Museum of Finnish Architecture also has a comprehensive public library of architecture and a small bookshop selling mainly the museum’s own publications.

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
1.1.–31.12.	–	10–16	10–20	10–16	10–16	11–16	11–16

Museum of Technology

Viikintie 1, +358 9 728 8440
www.tekniikanmuseo.fi
Museum of Technology presents history of various branches of industry, communications and computer technology, as well as electric power technology and surveying. Special exhibitions are organised 2–3 times per year.

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
7.1.–31.5.	–	9–17	9–17	9–17	9–17	12–16	12–16
1.6.–31.8.	–	11–17	11–17	11–17	11–17	12–16	12–16
1.9.–31.12.	–	9–17	9–17	9–17	9–17	12–16	12–16

National Museum of Finland

Mannerheimintie 34, tel. +358 9 4050 9544,
www.kansallismuseo.fi
The National Museum of Finland illustrates Finnish history from prehistoric times to the present day. Major archaeological finds, the development of Finnish society and culture from the beginning of the Middle Ages to the present. Temporary exhibitions. Information centre.

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
2.1.–31.12.	–	11–20	11–18	11–18	11–18	11–18	11–18

Natural History Museum

Pohjoinen Rautatiekatu 13, (09) 1912 8800,www.fmnh.helsinki.fi

The Natural History Museum of Helsinki University takes visitors on an unforgettable journey into Finnish nature from the springtime outer archipelago to the fells of Lapland in the freezing depths of winter. The History of Life exhibition travels from the Big Bang across the millennia, pausing on the way to admire such wonders as the Carboniferous period, the Arotundra and dinosaurs. The visitor to the bone collections can only wonder at the numerous vertebrates in the world.

	mon	tue	wed	thu	fri	sat	sun
2.1.–30.12.	–	9–16	9–16	9–18	9–16	10–16	10–16

Closed/suljettu: 6.1., 10.4., 19.–21.6., 6.12., 24.–26.12. & 31.12.

Post Museum

Main Post Office (Pääpostitalo),
Asema-aukio 5 H, tel.+358 9 20 4514 888
www.postimuseo.fi

The Post Museum highlights many aspects of the long and colourful history of the postal service in Finland, stretching back more than 370 years. The museum also puts on several interesting theme exhibitions and other happenings. The shop carries a good selection of nostalgic giftware, postcards and stamps. The museum also has meeting rooms for rent.

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
1.1.–31.12.	10–18	10–18	10–18	10–18	10–18	12–17	12–17

Power Station Museum

Hämeentie 163, (09) 3108 7064, 3103 6630, www.helsinkicitymuseum.fi
Open only in summer, the Power Station Museum stands at the mouth of the Vantaa River, on the spot where Helsinki began. The turbine pumping station, steam power plant and mill offer a glimpse of the area’s centuries-old industrial traditions. The museum also has pleasant public grounds. A branch of Helsinki City Museum.

	mon	tue	wed	thu	fri	sat	sun
3.6.–30.8.	–	–	11–17	11–17	11–17	11–17	11–17
Closed/suljettu: 19.–21.6.

School Museum

Kalevankatu 39–41, (09) 3108 7066, 3103 6630, www.helsinkicitymuseum.fi
Relive your schooldays! The School Museum, occupying two wooden houses of the 1830s–1840s, reflects the history of the Helsinki elementary schools. On display are nostalgic classrooms, teaching aids and photos. During the winter season group visits to the museum may be arranged by appointment also on weekdays. A branch of Helsinki City
Museum.

	mon	tue	wed	thu	fri	sat	sun
3.1.–31.5.	–	–	–	–	–	11–17	11–17
1.6–4.9.	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
5.9.–20.12.	–	–	–	–	–	11–17	11–17
Closed/suljettu: 1.6.–4.9. & 21.–31.12. and on public holidays/ja juhlapyhinä: 19.–21.6., 6.12. & 24.–26.12. 21.5., 19.–21.6., 6.12. & 24.–26.12.

Sederholm House

Aleksanterinkatu 16–18 , (09) 3103 6529, www.helsinkicitymuseum.fi
The Sederholm House on Senate Square is the oldest building (1757) in the city centre. The What a Feast exhibition on until September 13 highlights festive traditions in a city of many languages, peoples and cultures. Opening on November 20 is an exhibition showing the many aspects of the Helsinki night. A branch of Helsinki City Museum.

	mon	tue	wed	thu	fri	sat	sun
2.1.–13.9.	–	–	11–17	11–17	11–17	11–17	12–17
20.11–31.12.	–	–	11–17	11–17	11–17	11–17	12–17
Closed/suljettu: 14.9.–19.11. and on public holidays/ja juhlapyhinä: 1.1., 10.–13.4., 1.5., 21.5., 19.–21.6., 6.12. & 24.–26.12.

Sinebrychoff Art Museum

Bulevardi 40, +358 9 1733 6460,
www.sinebrychoffintaidemuseo.fi
The Sinebrychoff Art Museum houses Finland’s most significant collection of paintings by old foreign masters and an interior museum illustrating Finland’s connections to the centuries of tradition in European art and antiquities. The museum is a part of the Finnish National Gallery.

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
2.1.–31.12.	–	10–18	10–20	10–20	10–18	11–17	11–17

Sport Museum of Finland

Olympic Stadium (Olympiastadion),
tel. +358 9 434 2250, www.urheilumuseo.fi
The Sport Museum of Finland at the Olympic Stadium is a modern museum devoted to sport in Finland. Some of the great moments and bitter defeats in the history of Finnish athletics are captured in the multimedia and video shows and virtual reality. Special exhibitions, museum shop and sport library.

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
1.1.–31.12.	11–17	11–17	11–17	11–17	11–17	12–16	12–16

Submarine Vesikko

Suomenlinna, Tykistölahti, +358 0299 530 260,
www.mpkk.fi/fi/sotamuseo
The Submarine Vesikko belongs to the Military Museum of Finland. Vesikko is a 250-ton coastal submarine, which was built in 1933 in Turku and operated as a part of the Finnish navy during the wars in 1939–44. Avoided being scrapped it was opened to the public as a museum after restoration work in 1973.

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
12.5.–31.8.	11–18	11–18	11–18	11–18	11–18	11–18	11–18
Huom! Aukioloaikojen muutokset mahdollisia Please note! Changes in opening hours are possible.

Suomenlinna Museum & Experience

Suomenlinna C 74, tel. +358 9 4050 9691,
www.nba.fi/fi/suomenlinna_museo
Suomenlinna Museum tells about the history of Suomenlinna naval fortress from the 18th c. to the present day. The exhibition illustrates the building of the fortress and former life on the naval base. Also special exhibitions.
The widescreen show Suomenlinna Experience (ca 25 minutes) tells about Suomenlinna and its history; commentary in Finnish, Swedish, English, German, French, Russian and Japanese.

Closed on holidays::2.4.,1.5., 6.12., 24.–25.12.

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
2.1.–30.4.	10.30–16.30	10.30–16.30	10.30–16.30	10.30–16.30	10.30–16.30	10.30–16.30	10.30–16.30
2.5.–30.9.	10–18	10–18	10–18	10–18	10–18	10–18	10–18
1.10–31.12.	10.30-16.30	10.30-16.30	10.30-16.30	10.30-16.30	10.30-16.30	10.30-16.30	10.30-16.30

Theatre Museum

Cable Factory (Kaapelitehdas),
Tallberginkatu 1G, tel. +358 20 796 1670,
www.teatterimuseo.fi
The Theatre Museum’s exhibitions “Might and magic”, “Arkadia theatre” and “The attic of the theatre” offer an excursion into the history of the Finnish theatre, the magic world of drama. Temporary exhibitions on themes and subjects tying in with the permanent displays.

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
2.1.–6.6.	–	11–18	11–18	11–18	11–18	11–18	11–18
1.10.–31.12.	–	11–18	11–18	11–18	11–18	11–18	11–18

7.6.–30.9. closed (suljettu)

Toy Museum

Suomenlinna C66
The items in the Suomenlinna Toy Museum range from the 19th century to the 1960s. Th e collection of this private museum contains hundreds of old dolls, antique teddy bears and other toys. Adjoining the museum is a delightful café serving delicious home baked coff ee bread. In summer 2008 the museum’s gallery Veranta has an exhibition showing old Finnish “Martta” dolls.

	mon	tue	wed	thu	fri	sat	sun
3.5.-1.6.	11-16	11-16	11-16	11-16	11-16	12-17	12-17
2.6.-19.6.	11-17	11-17	11-17	11-17	11-17	11-17	11-17
23.6.-3.8.	11-18	11-18	11-18	11-18	11-18	11-18	11-18
4.8.-28.6.	12-17	12-17	12-17	12-17	12-17	12-17	12-17

Tram Museum

Töölönkatu 51 A, (09) 3103 6630, www.helsinginkaupunginmuseo.fi

Helsinki’s oldest tram shed, now part of the wide-ranging Korjaamo Culture Factory, houses the Tram Museum refurbished in 2008. The exhibition A Century of Tram Rides focuses on the passenger’s point of view, the grass-root level. You may wish to sit for a while in an old tram and reminisce in nostalgic mood.

A branch of Helsinki City Museum.

	mon	tue	wed	thu	fri	sat	sun
2.1.–31.12.	11–17	11–17	11–17	11–17	11–17	11–17	11–17
Closed on public holidays/suljettu juhlapyhinä: 1.1., 6.1., 10.–13.4., 1.5., 21.5., 19.–21.6., 6.12. & 24.–26.12.

Tuomarinkylä Museum & Children's Museum

Tuomarinkylän kartano, Domarby gård, (09) 3107 1568, www.helsinkicitymuseum.fi
Spend a family day at the Manor! The exhibition Elegance at the Tuomarinkylä Manor Museum presents magnifi cent interiors from Baroque to Functional. Mammoths and Guinea Pigs is an easily accessible exhibition at the Children’s Museum telling the
history of animals in Helsinki. Play is an important part of the exhibition letting visitors peek and poke into secret corners. The museums are branches of Helsinki City Museum.

	mon	tue	wed	thu	fri	sat	sun
2.1.–31.12.	–	–	11–17	11–17	11–17	11–17	12–17
Closed on public holidays/suljettu juhlapyhinä: 1.1., 10.–13.4., 1.5., 21.5., 19.–21.6., 6.12. & 24.–26.12.

Urho Kekkonen Museum Tamminiemi

Seurasaarentie 15, (09) 4050 9650,www.nba.fi/fi/ukk_museo
Tamminiemi was the official residence and home of President Urho Kekkonen 1956–1982. Today it is known as Urho Kekkonen Museum and has a fi ne collection of Finnish art and design and gifts received from foreign state visitors. The Tamminiemi sauna is also shown to the public in summer. Special exhibitions. Concerts. Café and shop.

	mon	tue	wed	thu	fri	sat	sun
2.1.-15.5.	-	-	11-17	11-17	11-17	11-17	11-17
16.5.-15.8.	11-17	11-7	11-17	11-17	11-17	11-17	11-17
16.8.-28.12.	-	-	11-17	11-17	11-17	11-17	11-17
Closed on holidays an Feiertagen geschlossen stängt under helger suljettu juhlapäivinä Эти музеи закрыты в праздничные дни 1.1., 21.3., 20.6., 23.–25.12.

Villa Gyllenberg

Kuusisaarenpolku 11, tel. +358 9 481 333
www.gyllenberg-foundation.fi
Villa Gyllenberg houses one of the finest private museums in Finland. Villa Gyllenberg is the former home of the Gyllenberg family. It was built in 1938 and extended in 1955. The art museum is specialised in Finnish art from the period 1700–1970 and in early foreign art.

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
1.1.–30.6.	–	–	16–20	–	–	–	12–16
1.7.–31.7.	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
1.8.–31.12.	–	–	16–20	–	–	–	12–16

Worker Housing Museum

Kirstinkuja 4, (09) 31071548, www.helsinginkaupunginmuseo.fi

The Worker Housing Museum shows how workers lived in Helsinki 1909–85 and gives a homely insight into everyday life in former times, even down to the cellars. A branch of Helsinki City Museum.

	mon	tue	wed	thu	fri	sat	sun
12.6.–27.9.	–	–	11–17	11–17	11–17	11–17	11–17
Closed/suljettu 19.–21.6

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