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The 10 Best Specialty Museums in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Sitting on the edge of the Baltic, the modern, cosmopolitan city of Helsinki is the World Design Capital for 2012. The beauty of the surrounding nature blends seamlessly with high-tech achievements and contemporary trends. Walking tours of the city center show layers of history, while modern architecture and cutting-edge style stake the city's claim to the future. Choose Helsinki during its endless summer days or get adventurous on crisp, snowy winter nights.
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1. Teddy Bear and Hobby Museum
2. Taidekoti Kirpila
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
3. Mannerheim Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 292 reviews
Reviewed By Krisse_FI
An old mansion in a prestigious old part of Helsinki filled with a collection of paraphernalia from accross the globe (asian antiques & arts, hunting trophés, and yes, a tiger as a rug), this home of a military leader and 6th president of Finland is fascinating and atmospheric to walk through. The history behind his collections is expertly and engagingly narrated by the fantastic tour guides always showing you around the house when you go there, a truly devoted staff. Highly recommended!
4. Toy Museum Suomenlinna Helsinki
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 130 reviews
The Suomenlinna Toy Museum presents old toys, the oldest of which go back to the beginning of the 19th century. The newest toys are from the 1960’s. The private collection features hundreds of old dolls, approximately one hundred historic teddy bears,and other toys full of history. The toys of the collection are from Finland and thus reflect the Finnish culture and game tradition. Of great interest are for example the toys and games of wartime
Reviewed By MikaelF413 - Vantaa, Finland
This museum is located in a charming wooden villa. The museum is quite small but the collection is plentiful. There are hundreds of old dolls, antique teddy bears, and other old toys from the early 19th century until the 1960s. The museum has a cozy Cafe Samovarbar with a summer terrace.
5. Helsinki University Museum (Helsingin Yliopiston Museo)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By MikaelF413 - Vantaa, Finland
The Power of Thought is the permanent exhibition of the Helsinki University Museum. It tells the fascinating story of the University of Helsinki from the founding of the Turku Academy in 1640 to the present day. At the moment, the museum can be found on the 3rd floor of the university main building, located at Fabianinkatu 33. The entrance is free.
6. Didrichsen Art Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 62 reviews
Reviewed By lmsk2014 - Helsinki, Finland
A fantastic small art museum by the sea. It is easy to fall in love with the Didrichsen art museum; they host excellent, interesting exhibitions, the museum is a former private home, a villa in a clean modernist style and with an incredible view. There is also a small, beautiful statue park - and you can even access the private peer of the museum (or arrive by boat, if you wish). In other words, there is something to enjoy for everyone. There is a small museum shop from where you can also buy coffee, tea and refreshments that you can enjoy at the shop, or take out to the lovely veranda with a sea view. In the area there are various other museums and attractions so you can make it a full day of culture by the sea.
7. Bank of Finland Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By JariK852 - Berlin, Germany
The Bank of Finland museum is a hidden gem. Free entry and cafeteria where one can have a snack and strech legs. The exhibition itself portrays the nature of money, economic development and culture of Finland.
8. Hakasalmi Villa
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4.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By MikaelF413 - Vantaa, Finland
This Empire style charming villa is centrally located next to Finlandia Hall near Töölönlahti bay. The villa hosts temporary exhibitions. At the moment, there is an interesting photo exhibition. Ismo Hölttö photographed Helsinki and its residents in the 1960s, recording daily life during the decade of change.
9. Teatterimuseo - Theatre Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
Would you like to act, direct or create costumes? In Theatre Museum you can play the lead if you want! At numerous points throughout the exhibition you can try things yourself, see how things work, experience the thrill and joy of performing. On display are costumes, set models and props – get a feel for the theatre at close quarters. The temporary exhibitions complement the permanent exhibition.
Reviewed By Shahafya
We did not have high expectations going to this museum, but we were surprised. There are many interactive displays where kids can put on theater costumes and create their own show. The place was nearly empty when we got there, and the stage was free for the kids to play. We spent several hours there and had to leave when the place was closing, without even seeing all the rooms. A wonderful place if your kids are into acting.
10. The Lauri and Lasse Reitz Foundation Museum
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