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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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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Implementation of the new Museum of Architecture and Design moves forward

Detailed local plans for Makasiiniranta area in Helsinki have now become legally binding. The detailed local plans for the new Museum of Architecture and Design in Helsinki, Makasiiniranta and Olympiaranta enable one of the most significant urban development projects in central Helsinki. The South Harbour area will be transformed into an open and vibrant waterfront city district.

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New book: Aalto Design

Published alongside the exhibition, the book Aalto Design: Shapes of Wellbeing expands on the exhibition’s central themes. The book explores Alvar Aalto’s writings and his lifelong interest in human wellbeing. It also invites dialogue across disciplines and encourages readers to reflect on the role of wellbeing in contemporary design. In English,

Book: Aalto Design: Shapes of Wellbeing

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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