Construction work taking place in front of the museum. Main entrance at Korkeavuorenkatu and the accessible entrance via the inner courtyard remain open and in normal use.

Architecture & Design Museum Helsinki

Welcome to the Architecture & Design Museum. You’ll find us from Korkeavuorenkatu 23. See you at the museum!

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Exhibition

Aalto Design – Shapes of Wellbeing  

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The exhibition invites visitors to explore Alvar,  Aino and Elissa Aalto’s architecture and design from the perspective of wellbeing. The multidisciplinary exhibition boldly asks what these classics can contribute to contemporary discussions…
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Museum unveils major transformation for spring 2027

Next spring, the museum will launch Designed & Loved, a new concept that will transform its current home on Korkeavuorenkatu, bringing exhibitions, events, and services together into a more seamless museum experience.

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Discover and dig deeper

New ways to explore the stories of architecture and design! Explore page brings together the Architecture & Design Museum’s digital content in one place. Browse articles, videos, interviews and 3D materials. Discover research, collection highlights and new perspectives on the world of architecture and design.

Explore

Other Actors of the Paimio Sanatorium

Other Actors (2025) is a three-channel video installation by London-based artist Ilona Sagar. It explores the links between bodies and buildings, health and architecture, through the lens of Paimio Sanatorium. The installation starts approximately on the hour every hour during the opening hours of the exhibition.

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At the Museum

Shop at the museum store

The selection of our Museum Shop covers a wide range of different design fields. You’ll find iconic design objects, architecture and design books, fashion, glass, ceramics, and more. The shops also feature rotating collections of jewelry and products by graphic designers and illustrators. The museum shop is open during museum opening hours.
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Explore the city at your own phase

In addition to our popular and much-loved guided architecture walks, we are offering something new this summer. The museum’s architecture experts have curated an audio tour featuring 24 fascinating architectural sites in central Helsinki. Walk, look and listen all at your own pace.
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