THE 10 BEST Helsinki Art Museums
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- Mikael FHelsinki, Finland30,539 contributionsThis museum has Finland’s oldest and largest collection of art. The museum was closed for one year because of a renovation and was opened last month.
The biggest changes we noticed were the ticket sale, the toilets and the permanent exhibition which has now a mix of old classics next to modern paintings. The works are now divided into themes. It felt a little bit strange to not see all the greatest Finnish classics in the same main hall.
The temporary exhibition on the 3rd floor was a vast exhibition of Albert Edelfelt and his extensive work. Albert Edelfelt (1854-1905) is one of the most known Finnish painters. His art is noted for its naturalistic style and realist approach. His many beloved works are considered to be Finnish national treasures.Written 19 May 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Vwalters94Nottinghamshire, UK20 contributionsThe building the museum is situated in is fascinating. The exhibitions I think are changed every so often. When we visited there was an exhibition called Navigating North and then a Markus Cooper exhibit. I enjoyed both exhibits and thought they had a good mix of different mediums.
It is definitely worth seeing if you are interested in architecture and/or art (or if you want to escape the cold for an hour or two!).Written 26 February 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - VilasineeSan Francisco, CA179 contributionsI enjoyed this museum, it's not too big so it's easy to absorb and enjoy all the exhibits. Nice highlight of all the designers we know!Written 1 August 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- HughSouth Ozone Park, NY1,234 contributionsThis collection of more traditional art is a must. The grounds of the museum are delightful and perfect for a stroll and to sit on a bench for a bit.Written 9 September 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Mikael FHelsinki, Finland30,539 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. - OliwaVasicekLondon, UK532 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.
- AriHelsinkiHelsinki, Finland4,747 contributionsAalto studio is a great place and an insight view to Aalto's life and work. This is more like architecture office house but perhaps more interesting is The Aalto House. I recommend these both. One hour visit/each.Written 25 February 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Leif BPietarsaari, Finland2,715 contributionsI have visited this museum many times, when they have some special exhibitions. This time I was here to see their own collections. The museum is owned and maintained by the association Föreningen Konstsamfundet. The museum is located in the apartment building Amos Anderson (1878–1961) had had built for himself in 1913. The building was posthumously converted into a modern museum. Amos Anderson Art Museum is known for its diverse and varying exhibition programme as well as for its extensive collection of modern art. Some rooms from Amos Anderson’s home as well as his private chapel are permanently on display.Written 6 February 2017This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Mikael FHelsinki, Finland30,539 contributionsVilla Gyllenberg is an art museum in the beautiful and natural surroundings of Kuusisaari Island. It consists of the Gyllenberg family home and the adjoining gallery building.
The ambient old villa was built in the middle of the 1900s by a successful banker Ane Gyllenberg and his wife Signe, who were eager art collectors.
The house is full of artworks made by famous artists, mostly Finnish. Exhibitions on specific themes are held in the adjoining gallery.
On our visit, there was an exhibition called The Path to Hidden Knowledge. The exhibition consisted of works by well-known Finnish artists like Akseli Gallen-Kallela, Hugo Simberg, Helene Schjerfbeck, and Magnus Enckell.
The museum has limited opening hours: 12-18 on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.Written 6 October 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Heli PHelsinki, Finland6,312 contributionsMoving from one apartment to another to acquire more space for his beloved paintings Juhani Kirpilä finally settled on the top floor by the Hesperia Park in Töölö. Colourful life portrayed by Finnish painters of the 20th century is the dominating feature of his collection which also includes older works by Akseli Gallen-Kallela and Ilja Repin. Kirpilä took early on care that his paintings would have a permanent home protected by the Cultural Foundation, which was fortunate as he passed away at the age of 57. Now his home is open free twice a week to "fuel the Finnish people's intrest in art".Written 2 March 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Heli PHelsinki, Finland6,312 contributionsPictorialism is the name given for early art photography from the turn of the 20th century when the artists tried to copy paintings with a romantic soft focus. The other current exhibition Impression remains goes even further back to the mediums origins with the techniques though the works of art are contemporary. "Feeling blue" by French Elodie Grethen is made in cyanotype on photosensitive fabric with her body's imprint on bedsheet.Written 16 April 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- permiaIreland38,726 contributionsIt is a gorgeous building and interestingly one of the last surviving wooden constructs in Helsinki.
Arriving at the gate and seeing the sign announcing that renovation work took place in 2015-2016 gave us hope that in September 2017 it was reopened, which concurred with what we read online.
But it wasn't to be. No sign of anyone, staff or builders, around. But given that it's such a pretty former villa, we still rate it as very good.Written 27 September 2017This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Heli PHelsinki, Finland6,312 contributionsAs a wealthy building developer Lauri Reiz was early on able to purchase what he liked focusing on the Golden Period in Finnish art. The collection spanning over 300 square meters on the top floor includes several Helene Schjerfbeck portraits, von Wright birds, two small Gallen-Kallelas and some Edefelts. Fine Meissen figurines are combined with the more rustic Finch ceramics manufactured by the Iris factory in Finland. Even the symbolist Hugo Simberg with his playful Devil has found a place in Reiz's home. Already 50 years ago his widow who had also lost their only son bequested the apartment with it's belongings to a foundation with the aim of a free museum with an expanding collection. This was made possible as Reiz owned the whole building and collected rent from 80 apartments.Written 2 March 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Heli PHelsinki, Finland6,312 contributionsOne of the galleries in the Old Church Park area is showing paintings from their permanent artists representing several techniques. Anna Tuori had an own exhibition recently from which some pictures remain, the large C-print by A.K.Dolven of two naked figures is from 2003 and sold now.Written 4 April 2021This 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 art museums in Helsinki:
- Ateneum
- Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma
- Sinebrychoff Art Museum
- Design Museum
- HAM - Helsinki Art Museum
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