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 (Building A) and Korkeavuorenkatu 23 (Building D). With a single admission ticket, you are warmly invited to explore both venues.
Prams allowed
Baby changing
Mon closed
Tue 11–20
Wed–Sun 11–18
Summer opening hours
1–30 June
Mon–Sun 11–18
Tue 11–20
1 July –31 August
Mon–Fri 11–20
Sat-Sun 11–18
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 / partly extended opening hours:
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. Customer service for the collections is closed until April 1, 2027.
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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).
Built in 1899, the museum’s Building A (Kasarmikatu 24) is not fully wheelchair-accessible.
The building 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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Architecture belongs to everyone. We at the Architecture & Design Museum 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 our activities. 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 Architecture & Design Museum Helsinki actively strives to create a safer operating environment for museum visitors, its partners and own staff.
Principles for a safer space
Experience our current exhibitions 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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Experience our current exhibitions 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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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.
