Ateneum Art Museum
The Ateneum is Finland’s leading art museum, with a collection that includes art dating from the 19th century to the modern age. The Ateneum houses Finland’s largest collection of paintings, sculptures and prints. In addition to Finnish and Nordic art, the collection includes works by a number of famous international artists.
The Ateneum Art Museum’s 2019 exhibition programme is highly international. The colourful Stories of Finnish Art exhibition will be on display throughout the year, taking visitors on a tour of Finnish art from 1809 up until the 1960s.
Address: Kaivokatu 2, 00100 Helsinki
OPENING HOURS Tue, Fri 10am–6pm Wed, Thurs 10am–8pm Sat, Sun 10am–5pm Mondays closed
Please check www.ateneum.fi for exceptional hours.
Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma
The Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma showcases and collects the art of our time. Kiasma is an inclusive meeting place of art and people of all kinds. The Kiasma building, opened in 1998, was designed by the American architect Steven Holl.
The 2019 exhibition programme is built around the theme of goodness and im- pressive solo exhibitions. The exhibitions and performances emphasise the ideas of giving, sharing, hospitality and encounters.
Address: Mannerheiminaukio 2, 00100 Helsinki
OPENING HOURS Tue 10–18 Wed–Fri 10–20.30 Sat 10–18 Sun 10–17 Mon closed
Please check www.kiasma.fi for exceptional hours.
Sinebrychoff Art Museum
The Sinebrychoff Art Museum’s collection includes the most valuable and most internationally significant paintings by old European masters in Finland. The collection has been built mainly through donations. The museum’s heart is the unique home of Paul and Fanny Sinebrychoff, which is on display on the second floor of the building. The art collection of the Sinebrychoffs, including furniture and artefacts, was transferred to the Finnish state as a bequest in 1921.
Address: Bulevardi 40, 00120 Helsinki
OPENING HOURS Tuesday 11–18 Wednesday 11–20 Thursday 11–18 Friday 11–18 Saturday 10–17 Sunday 10–17 Closed on Mondays
Please check www.siff.fi for exceptional hours.