Ateneum
4.5
10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
10:00 - 18:00
Wednesday
10:00 - 20:00
Thursday
10:00 - 20:00
Friday
10:00 - 18:00
Saturday
10:00 - 17:00
Sunday
10:00 - 17:00
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Neighbourhood: Vironniemi
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- Rautatientori • 3 min walk
- Helsingin yliopisto • 4 min walk
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- Dick ZBangkok, Thailand3,224 contributionsNice art museumThis is one of the main art museums, opposite the station. Entrance fee of 20 euros is included in the Helsinki card. A large part of the exhibition is now dedicated to Albert Edelfelt, a Finnish artist who traveled a lot through Europe. From his paintings it is clear that he must have been influenced by the French artists at the end of the 19th century. The museum consists of two floors connected by staircases.Visited June 2023Written 15 June 2023
- HughSouth Ozone Park, New York1,305 contributionsGlorious repository of more traditional artA must- see museum of “classical “ art. Primarily Finnish artists but a good representation of international greats. Presently there is a special exhibition of Albert Edelfelt, renowned Finnish painter of late -19 to early 20 th century. This exhibit seems to celebrate the reopening & renovation of the museum in April. I was so disappointed last summer when it was closed for renovations.Visited July 2023Travelled soloWritten 9 July 2023
- Jay10 contributionsAlways a pleasureNew exhibitions are up and they are as lovely as expected. The interactive art wall is out of this world--how they're marrying tech with art is amazing. I'm a little sad some of Tove's art has been removed, but everything else is well worth seeing.Visited June 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 24 July 2023
- MarkusHelsinki, Finland17 contributionsGreat Art PiecesWode range of fine and truly significant Finnish art can be found here. It is located in a good location and the building itself is beautiful both outside and inside. It's definitely worth a visit, even if you're not the biggest fan of art.Visited September 2022Travelled soloWritten 21 August 2023
- pfefmeisterSan Francisco, California2,971 contributionsSurprisedThis little gem was a pleasant surprise. It doesn’t have the art quantity of other museums we’ve visited, but makes up by representing high quality local and historical Finnish artists. The most interesting aspect are the greenish marble? floors with ammonite fossils imbedded within. I found that to be most interesting. The art is well curated and easy to visit in 1-2 hours.Visited October 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 15 October 2023
- Russell HopkinsLos Angeles, California4 contributionsA fantastic art museumA fantastic art museum downtown Helsinki. Besides traditional Finnish art they provide interesting changing exhibitions. Friendly knowledgeable staff, affordable tickets and lovely atmosphere! Note that by purchasing a generic museum card you can enter for free to any museum in Finland! Depending on the frequency of museum visits, this may pay back on shorter trips as wellVisited December 2022Travelled with friendsWritten 25 November 2023
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Russell Hopkins
Los Angeles, CA4 contributions
Dec 2022 • Friends
A fantastic art museum downtown Helsinki. Besides traditional Finnish art they provide interesting changing exhibitions. Friendly knowledgeable staff, affordable tickets and lovely atmosphere! Note that by purchasing a generic museum card you can enter for free to any museum in Finland! Depending on the frequency of museum visits, this may pay back on shorter trips as well
Written 25 November 2023
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pfefmeister
San Francisco, CA2,971 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
This little gem was a pleasant surprise. It doesn’t have the art quantity of other museums we’ve visited, but makes up by representing high quality local and historical Finnish artists. The most interesting aspect are the greenish marble? floors with ammonite fossils imbedded within. I found that to be most interesting. The art is well curated and easy to visit in 1-2 hours.
Written 15 October 2023
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Markus
Helsinki, Finland17 contributions
Sep 2022 • Solo
Wode range of fine and truly significant Finnish art can be found here. It is located in a good location and the building itself is beautiful both outside and inside. It's definitely worth a visit, even if you're not the biggest fan of art.
Written 21 August 2023
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Jay
10 contributions
Jun 2023 • Friends
New exhibitions are up and they are as lovely as expected. The interactive art wall is out of this world--how they're marrying tech with art is amazing. I'm a little sad some of Tove's art has been removed, but everything else is well worth seeing.
Written 24 July 2023
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Hugh
South Ozone Park, NY1,305 contributions
Jul 2023 • Solo
A must- see museum of “classical “ art. Primarily Finnish artists but a good representation of international greats. Presently there is a special exhibition of Albert Edelfelt, renowned Finnish painter of late -19 to early 20 th century. This exhibit seems to celebrate the reopening & renovation of the museum in April. I was so disappointed last summer when it was closed for renovations.
Written 9 July 2023
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ElaineAndGreg
Chesterland, OH3,006 contributions
Jun 2023
The Ateneum art music just reopened this spring after a massive renovation. The building looks great. It's also not hard to find, being more or less across the street from Helsinki's train station (which is also worth a look, if nothing else but for the statues out front). The galleries look wonderful and they display the art well.
Not surprisingly, the museum focuses on the works of Finnish artists. You may not be familiar with many of the artists but that just gives you the opportunity to see new things.
In terms of more familiar artists, there are a handful of works by more widely known names such as Cezanne, Ilya Repin, and Max Ernst. The museum owns a Van Gogh, but it was not on display and possibly on loan for an exhibition elsewhere during our visit.
With the museum’s reopening, they had a large exhibition on the works of Albert Edelfelt. Most of the work in the museum was from the late 1800s up to around 1950, although there were also some more contemporary works. This makes sense in that Helsinki is a newer city by European standards and came into its own during this same period.
You can buy timed tickets ahead of time on-line. We did so, given the popularity of the museum following its reopening, but it may not be strictly necessary at less popular times.
They strongly urge you to check bags and coats and the guards are fairly aggressive about policing them. We didn't object to that, both to protect the art and visitors. They have a high-tech locker system that makes it easy to check them, so it shouldn't be a problem.
We've given this attraction a 5 because of what it is, a museum of Finnish art, where you are going to see works that you likely won't see elsewhere. We saw this as little different from the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, D.C., the Tate British in London, the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow, etc. You will certainly see something new, but few artists from other countries. It should definitely be high on your list if you are in Helsinki.
Not surprisingly, the museum focuses on the works of Finnish artists. You may not be familiar with many of the artists but that just gives you the opportunity to see new things.
In terms of more familiar artists, there are a handful of works by more widely known names such as Cezanne, Ilya Repin, and Max Ernst. The museum owns a Van Gogh, but it was not on display and possibly on loan for an exhibition elsewhere during our visit.
With the museum’s reopening, they had a large exhibition on the works of Albert Edelfelt. Most of the work in the museum was from the late 1800s up to around 1950, although there were also some more contemporary works. This makes sense in that Helsinki is a newer city by European standards and came into its own during this same period.
You can buy timed tickets ahead of time on-line. We did so, given the popularity of the museum following its reopening, but it may not be strictly necessary at less popular times.
They strongly urge you to check bags and coats and the guards are fairly aggressive about policing them. We didn't object to that, both to protect the art and visitors. They have a high-tech locker system that makes it easy to check them, so it shouldn't be a problem.
We've given this attraction a 5 because of what it is, a museum of Finnish art, where you are going to see works that you likely won't see elsewhere. We saw this as little different from the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, D.C., the Tate British in London, the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow, etc. You will certainly see something new, but few artists from other countries. It should definitely be high on your list if you are in Helsinki.
Written 20 June 2023
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Jake
Havertown, PA321 contributions
Jun 2023 • Solo
Rather disappointing compared to the art museums in other parts of Europe. €20 for three small floors of paintings and sculptures. Wasted money.
Written 17 June 2023
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Dick Z
Bangkok, Thailand3,224 contributions
Jun 2023
This is one of the main art museums, opposite the station. Entrance fee of 20 euros is included in the Helsinki card. A large part of the exhibition is now dedicated to Albert Edelfelt, a Finnish artist who traveled a lot through Europe. From his paintings it is clear that he must have been influenced by the French artists at the end of the 19th century. The museum consists of two floors connected by staircases.
Written 15 June 2023
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LostInTime
Pittsburgh, PA11,604 contributions
Jun 2023 • Business
This building is on the a big square by the train station. It’s an elaborate old building and it’s very nice that it’s lasted in time. It’s architecture is worth a look.
Written 13 June 2023
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JariJK
Kouvola, Finland5,498 contributions
Jun 2023 • Friends
I have to admit: I usually don't like art museums. But Ateneum is the must sight for everybody. The permanent exhibition is full of Finnish master pieces, mainly old paintings, which are very big, beautiful and realistic. Most painters are Finnish but there are some foreign masters, too. Besides, you see some sculptures and installations - and even fossils in floor tiles. Some paintings are more modern, like Tove Jansson's (the creator of the Moomins) self portrait.
The temporary exhibition of this summer (May 5th - September 17th, 2023) tells about Albert Edelfelt. He may be the most important Finnish painter ever. So this summer is very special for all visitors in Ateneum.
Free baggage lockers are available next to the ticket office. You may walk yourself in all exhibition rooms. Also guided tours in English are included in the ticket price on some Sundays. Remember to visit the excellent museum shop and Ateneum Bistro, too.
The temporary exhibition of this summer (May 5th - September 17th, 2023) tells about Albert Edelfelt. He may be the most important Finnish painter ever. So this summer is very special for all visitors in Ateneum.
Free baggage lockers are available next to the ticket office. You may walk yourself in all exhibition rooms. Also guided tours in English are included in the ticket price on some Sundays. Remember to visit the excellent museum shop and Ateneum Bistro, too.
Written 12 June 2023
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Krasnogorsk, Russia
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St. Petersburg, Russia64 contributions
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- (0.01 km) Ateneum Bistro
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