History Museums in Helsinki

THE 10 BEST Helsinki History Museums

History Museums in Helsinki

Types of Attractions
Museums
Awards
Travellers' Choice Awards winners (including the "Best of the Best" title) are among the top 10% of listings on Tripadvisor, according to the reviews and opinions of travellers across the globe.
Traveller rating
Neighbourhoods
Good for
13 results sorted by traveller favourites
  • Things to do ranked using Tripadvisor data including reviews, ratings, number of page views, and user location.
We perform checks on reviews.
Tripadvisor’s approach to reviews
Before posting, each Tripadvisor review goes through an automated tracking system, which collects information, answering the following questions: how, what, where and when. If the system detects something that potentially contradicts our community guidelines, the review is not published.
When the system detects a problem, a review may be automatically rejected, sent to the reviewer for validation, or manually reviewed by our team of content specialists, who work 24/7 to maintain the quality of the reviews on our site.
Our team checks each review posted on the site disputed by our community as not meeting our community guidelines.
Learn more about our review moderation.

What travellers are saying

  • Sherpa36043577861
    8 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great for those who want to combine nature with history. The sea and the small beaches are an added bonus. Great for sunny days in both summer and winter. If the ice is strong enough walking around the island on a sunny day of early March is magical.
    Written 24 August 2024
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • GaryBrazel
    Brooklyn, NY1,405 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    It 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 2023
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • Tony and Joy W
    Bridgwater, UK1,199 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Entry 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 2023
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • AriHelsinki
    Helsinki, Finland4,642 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aalto 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 2021
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • Phayao13
    Stockholm, Sweden7,427 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Perhaps you are heading towards the Arabia Outlet, but do not miss the visit to the top floor which displays glass and porcelain, a rich history of what was made in these large industrial premises.The visit is free of charge so no reason not to take the elevator up.
    Written 14 June 2024
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • JariJK
    Kouvola, Finland7,050 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Burgher's House (Ruiskumestarin talo in Finnish) is the oldest wooden building still standing on its original site in inner city Helsinki. The house was built in 1816 and a head fireman bought it in 1859. His family lived in the house until 1974. The last house owner of the family was Martta Bröyer (1897-1979) who was a dance artist. She sold the house to the city of Helsinki which opened the museum in 1980. There isn't any admission fee to the museum. So this sight is ideal also for those traveling on a small budget. In my opinion this tiny old house is very charming.
    Written 29 June 2024
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • Oonagh R
    67 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Plenty to see. If you are interested in any sports then you will find this enjoyable. Many interactive games. Well worth a visit and you can buy Olympic merchandise in the shop
    Written 14 August 2023
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • BizLuxTrvlr
    West Palm Beach, FL354 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Having 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 2018
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • AriHelsinki
    Helsinki, Finland4,642 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Very 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 2019
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • JariJK
    Kouvola, Finland7,050 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Hotel 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 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • Zhukov
    Inverness, UK447 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Went up this street by pure accident to Senate Square and the Helsinki Cathedral. Only found out what it was later.
    Written 3 September 2018
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • AriPHelsinki
    Helsinki286 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    The 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 2017
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
All Helsinki HotelsHelsinki Hotel DealsLast Minute Hotels in Helsinki
All things to do in Helsinki
RestaurantsFlightsHoliday RentalsTravel StoriesCruisesCar Hire