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- JakeHavertown, PA318 contributionsThe Sea Fort was one of my favorite parts of my trip to Helsinki. I really can’t say enough about this little island…. A former military fort turned into a park - complete with a museum, church, beach (although I imagine the water is very cold), bar, overpriced shop, and lots of ground to explore. Wandering around this little island is SO fun. If it’s a beautiful day - go.
If it’s sunny, bring sunblock…. I surprisingly got burnt. Also, bring water because it’s quite expensive in the shop.Written 22 September 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - stjean11Dorset, UK757 contributionsThis island is simply beautiful. The buildings are wonderful. So quiet and peaceful.
Lots of red squirrels running around.
Could have spent hours here but on a guided tour. We would love to go back and spend more time exploring the island.Written 26 September 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - MarkusHelsinki, Finland17 contributionsWode 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 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- maple_bagendLapua, Finland35 contributionsThis place is worth to visit every time! Great place to spend time in rainy day. There is plenty to see for adults, teenagers and small children. There is area you can eat snacks. There are toilets and places to sit and relax. Staff was very helpful and nice.Written 4 July 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- GaryBrazelBrooklyn, NY501 contributionsIt is a good museum in an attractive building. It is a fine introduction to the histolry of Finland. I expect it will be even better in 2027 after its multi-year renovation which will be starting soon.Written 27 September 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- hzh30Copenhagen, Denmark245 contributionsWe enjoyed our stay in Kiasma and bought gifts from the museum shop. The Tom of Finland exhibitions was good but little bit too much. I like to VR as part of the show, but photographs are too many. And I also like to Photo exhibitions og the Nigerian artist Fani-Kayode, but there were only few of his work on the wall. We are missing some more different exhibitions from younger generation and maybe they can use part of the Tom of Finland exhibitions rooms for something else to give more variaty.Written 7 August 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- HughSouth Ozone Park, NY1,300 contributionsYou’ll get a good introduction to 20 th century Finnish history in the house of its first president. His life spans the time of czarist Russia up through WW I & Ii. The museum is his home right in the middle of the posh embassy neighborhood. Have a delightful stroll after through the neighborhood and to the park down ro the seaWritten 9 July 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- UgurdStockholm, Sweden7,571 contributionsThe residence/headquarters of the late 19C early 20thC brewer is well preserved with a large collection of paintings from northern Europe (e.g. Sweden). On the ground floor there are temporary exhibitions. It is well worth a visit if you like art and furniture/home decoration.Written 4 September 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Tony and Joy WBridgwater, UK790 contributionsEntry to the museum was free which was great and it's designed for families with plenty of things for children to see. The museum is situated just off the Senate Square. The staff were all very friendly and spoke good English. They have a nice gift shop, cafe and clean toilets inside. The museum is spread over several floors and has a wide range of exhibits with many designed to interest children, although plenty for the adults to see as well! The museum gives you a history of Helsinki with photos and exhibits including rooms to show how people lived in the past. There was also a large model showing the city. Well worth a visit especially if it's raining!Written 31 May 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Werner WZurich, Switzerland831 contributionsWe visited this place during our first trip to Helsinki. We like northern design. The special exhibition with carpets is amazing. The standard collection with design examples is also very interesting. The building is art on his own.Written 6 September 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Alex AKulai, Malaysia1 contributionIt is a very nice experience visiting this museum. Some dolls like Micky are not representing their fictional characters in my option. However, many of them are so finely made that you will fell like passing through a journey to your childhood.Written 4 July 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Mikael FHelsinki, Finland30,625 contributionsWe have Finnish museum cards and the entrance is always free for us. So it was easy and pleasurable to escape the freezing cold temperatures inside this museum.
There are always many different exhibitions. So everyone can find something interesting.
The museum has two floors. The top floor has usually the visually most stunning exhibitions because the space is so high.
This time there was the Softy exhibition featuring artworks from HAM’s collections that combine handicrafts with soft materials. The other part had the exhibition 'I AM NOT WHAT YOU SEE' by Danish Lilibeth Cuenca Rasmussen.
The museum staff is always very welcoming. So it is nice to arrive.Written 8 January 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Rory GLeamington Spa, UK8 contributionsA great overview into Finnish military history. We were tight on time due to the ferry and wish we’d have another hour (1-2 hours is ideal) to truly take in both halls. Very well presented with a mix of written and visual pieces.Written 17 February 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- ElaineAndGregChesterland, OH3,003 contributionsWe were lucky enough to be here on a day when admission was free, but I believe this is actually part of the Military Museum on the island.
This is an older and smaller submarine than others we have seen. It held about 20 crew members and was used to patrol the Gulf of Finland from 1933 to 1944.
Finnish history during World War II is complicated. The Soviet Union invaded it in 1940, but the Finns bravely held off for several months despite being vastly outnumbered. This submarine actually sunk a Soviet Merchant ship. It was retired as a result of a cease fire and post WWII politics, but then converted into this museum some time later.
Entrance is easy through the side. The space inside is tight, but we walked through without difficulty. We thought that this visit was extremely worthwhile. We really came away with a feel for what conditions would have been like on board. Space was very tight even for a crew of about 20. They have photos of the crew practically covered in diesel fuel, which probably would have been the norm.
Suomenlinna Island is full of natural beauty, attractive historic architecture, and unusual sights such as this submarine. You likely won't stay long here, but you'll gain an appreciation of what life must have been like in a submarine.Written 20 June 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - OliwaVasicekLondon, UK562 contributionsI really liked the museum grounds and building. We visited for Van Gogh although I must admit that was slight underwhelming as it mostly featured only his lithographs and early black and white sketches. Still worth the visit and I’d come back for other exhibitions.Written 15 November 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions about Helsinki
- These places are best for museums in Helsinki:
- Sea Fortress Suomenlinna
- Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum
- Ateneum
- The National Museum of Finland
- Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma
- These are the best places for kid-friendly museums in Helsinki:
- Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum
- Sea Fortress Suomenlinna
- Natural History Museum
- The National Museum of Finland
- Helsinki City Museum
- These are the best places for couples seeking museums in Helsinki:
- Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum
- Sea Fortress Suomenlinna
- Natural History Museum
- Ateneum
- Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma
- These are the best places for groups seeking museums in Helsinki:
- Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum
- Sea Fortress Suomenlinna
- Natural History Museum
- Ateneum
- The National Museum of Finland
- These are the best places for budget-friendly museums in Helsinki:
- Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum
- Mannerheim Museum
- Sea Fortress Suomenlinna
- Natural History Museum
- Ateneum
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