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.

A Conversation Guide present at Eteläranta 6


The Architecture & Design Museum’s new venue and meeting place, Eteläranta 6, offers events and programmes for anyone interested in cities, architecture and design. The programme launches during Helsinki Design Week in August 2026.

Together with its partners, the museum hosts events and activities at Eteläranta 6 while providing a unique window onto the construction of the new museum in Helsinki’s South Harbour. Eteläranta 6 is open to the public whenever programme is taking place. The interior has been designed by Studio Joanna Laajisto.

A Conversation Guide for a Deeper Experience of the Space

Discover the Architecture & Design Museum’s new venue, Eteläranta 6, through the insights of an expert conversation guide. The guide will be available to share stories about the space, located in a historic Art Nouveau building, the objects on display, and architect Juhani Pallasmaa’s reference library housed within the venue.

Visitors are welcome to drop in at any time between 1 pm and 3 pm. The guide is available for discussion in both Finnish and English.

Please note that the historic Art Nouveau space is not barrier free. There are stairs leading to the venue as well as within the venue itself. The multi-level space does not have a lift.

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