Arkkitehtuurimuseo / The Museum of Finnish Architecture
The Museum of Finnish Architecture is among the oldest museums in the world to specialise in architecture. It was established in 1956 to record our 20th-century built heritage and to meet the emerging international interest in Finnish architecture. The inspiration for the inception of the museum was provided by a photographic collection, which also came to include selected drawings, established by the Finnish Association of Architects (SAFA) in 1949. The Eliel Saarinen collection, donated to SAFA in 1952, formed the seminal capital and the most important individual collection of the Museum of Finnish Architecture. The Museum of Finnish Architecture has been a pioneer in its field and played a role in shaping the international image of Finland.
Access preferences
- Accessible toilets (Accessible restrooms)
A larger WC equipped with handrails is located in the museum’s basement level. This WC can be accessed with the lift upon a separate request. There is 60 cm of clear space to the right and 50 cm of clear space to the left of the toilet seat. The WC is in unisex use.
- By foot or public transport (Getting there)
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).
- Children room (Children friendly)
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.
- Guided tours (Group and Tours)
Guided tours are available in Finnish, Swedish, English, and Russian, using plain language, and with audio descriptions. Please specify any preferences or needs related to the tour when making the reservation.
- Language options (Easy Read & Understanding)
The exhibition texts for exhibitions produced by the museum are provided in Finnish, Swedish and English.
- Service and guide dogs welcome (Animals)
- Wheelchair accessible (Accessible entrance for pushchairs and wheelchairs)
The most convenient entrance for disabled visitors is located in the inner courtyard of the building. The courtyard door is kept locked. Visitors must ring the buzzer to have the door opened. There is one stone step of roughly 5 cm in height by the entrance, with a metal ramp providing better access. The doorway also has a roughly 4-cm-high threshold. Inside the museum, a ramp with a slope of 10 degrees (1:10) and one intermediate landing leads to the lift.
Contact info
Arkkitehtuurimuseo,
Kasarmikatu 24,
00130 Helsinki, Finland.
+358 45 7731 0474
shop@mfa.fi
https://www.mfa.fi/en/