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THE 10 BEST Helsinki History Museums
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- MN_WalkersMinneapolis, MN542 contributionsA very interesting and pleasant place to visit. The entire area is a public park through which one can wander freely. By paying an admission charge (€10) you can enter and explore a number of the buildings; otherwise you can see the outside of all of them. Inside the buildings that are open there are guides who are very informed and will take as long as you want to answer your questions. There is a lot to see, the area is very peaceful, and we enjoyed it thoroughly. We spent three hours in all.Written 22 May 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- David_R_SilvaSão Paulo, Sp807 contributionsThe museum is fascinating and offers a comprehensive look at Finnish history and culture. It features a vast collection of artifacts, exhibits, and interactive displays that showcase the country's history, from prehistoric times to the modern era. The museum's highlights include an impressive collection of Finnish folk costumes, weapons, tools, and exhibits on the Finnish civil war, the country's independence, and its role in World War II. It is not a big museum, but it is very interesting to know Finland's history.Written 5 March 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Jackson YSydney, Australia38 contributionsAll displays spread mainly across one small floor. It's has cafe for a little break from the cold but still very small spaceWritten 24 February 2023This 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.
- Heli PHelsinki, Finland6,312 contributionsThe collection representing 150 years of Finnish glass and tableware design at the top floor of the former Arabia factory hasn't been changed during the past three years. It is a pity as the Design Museum responsible for it has huge resources which they can't properly show at their rather small building in downtown Helsinki. As the museum at Arabia is free it is still worth taking a look when visiting the outlet shop downstairs. Alfredo Häberli, the Argentinian born Swiss designer who has worked for Iittala for decades has for the moment a small display in the lobby.Written 16 March 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Traveller_585Tampere, Finland30 contributionsInteresting museum with a collection of Finnish sports mostly since 1940’s. Collection includes several interesting and personal items from some key Finns. For me most interesting ones were samples from football (Litmanen), ice hockey (Kurri, Selänne), mountain climbing (Gustafsson), downhill skiing ( Palander) and ski jumping ( Nykänen).
Small size was a negative surprise but all items were interesting.
Visited also in olympic tower.Written 30 December 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Heli PHelsinki, Finland6,312 contributionsThe small yellow cottage has stood on the same place from 1818 and was even inhabited untill 1974 when other wooden houses were still scattered around central Helsinki. Opened as a free museum again recently it shows a glimpse of the petty bourgeoisie family life in the 19th century. There is a guide on location, a brochure in English has detailed information about the furniture and decoration items which come from the Helsinki city museum collection. The house is located in a peaceful angle of Kruununhaka and open from Wednesday to Sunday 11-17.Written 14 June 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- BizLuxTrvlrWest Palm Beach, FL392 contributionsHaving worked in the newspaper business, I had an interest in visiting this museum of Finnish newspaper history and printing technology. I would have enjoyed it more if there had been English language labels..Written 21 August 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- AriHelsinkiHelsinki, Finland4,747 contributionsVery small bourgeoise home museum but it is an important part of finnish history and time of enlightenment. Authentic gustavian style interior, some artworks, furniture and interesting facts about living.Written 27 August 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- JariJKKouvola, Finland5,322 contributionsHotel and Restaurant Museum (Hotelli- ja ravintolamuseo, Hotell- och restaurangmuseet) is a special museum. It tells about food & drink culture and tourism in Finland. Admission is free with Museum Card, Helsinki Card and visitors under the age of 18 years.
I learned interesting facts in the museum. Here is one example. In 1943 we got a law that says that school lunch must be free for every pupil. So Finland is the world's first country, which started to serve a free hot lunch for every pupil 1948.Written 12 May 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - ZhukovInverness, UK465 contributionsWent up this street by pure accident to Senate Square and the Helsinki Cathedral. Only found out what it was later.Written 3 September 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- AriPHelsinkiHelsinki284 contributionsThe park with old, big trees and garden area are fabulous. There are great old wooden buildings around the mainbuilding made of stone. In one of the old wooden buildings is a good restaurant "Wanha mylly". This place is easily reached by underground (10 min from city center to the east Herttoniemi, walk 1 km from the station to the southside of freeway, use the big bridge) or bicycle. The place is situated on the bicycle route and one can continue to the east along the beachfront with nice views and take an underground even back.Written 26 July 2017This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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- These places are best for history museums in Helsinki:
- Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum
- The National Museum of Finland
- Helsinki City Museum
- Alvar Aalto's studio
- Design Museum Arabia
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