From Finnish art classics to international contemporary art gems and to rising Finnish talents – Helsinki’s visual art scene offers something interesting all year round.
Tips for enjoying the visual arts in Helsinki
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Five art museums within one kilometre
- 1. Ateneum Art MuseumThe Ateneum is the home of Finnish art and part of the Finnish National Gallery. The museum's collection includes more than 20,000 national treasures.Sustainable service2. Museum of Contemporary Art KiasmaKiasma is a museum of contemporary art in the centre of Helsinki. It is a place where people meet art and where everyone is welcome.Sustainable service3. Amos RexAmos Rex is an art museum where the past, present and future meet.Sustainable service
- 4. Kunsthalle HelsinkiKunsthalle Helsinki - Contemporary art and design in a beautiful venue, since 1928. Each year, Kunsthalle Helsinki hosts 5-7 major exhibitions, in addition to special events and a cross-disciplinary programme. The focus of the exhibitions is on contemporary art but the exhibition programme also includes design and architecture. There's also a small museum shop, Kioski, and restaurant Finnjävel, known for its Finnish modern cuisine.5. HAM Helsinki Art MuseumHAM is one of the most significant art museums in the Nordics. In its exhibitions at Tennispalatsi, HAM showcases modern and contemporary art.Sustainable service
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