Research opens the door to knowledge

Research helps us understand how architecture and design are created, the conditions in which they are made, and the broader phenomena that shape them.

The Architecture and Design Museum’s research is rooted in our extensive collections. We aim to highlight new perspectives and reliable, research-based knowledge on the history of Finnish architecture and design. At the heart of our work is the interaction between the original and the contemporary – where archival material meets present-day questions and interests.

At the moment research materials are mainly written and published in Finnish. You can search our recent articles and other materials from the Explore page.

Please note: The museum’s collections and reserarch services is closed due to a collection relocation project until 1 April 2027.

Current research projects

A central goal of the museum’s research activities is to enable projects connected to the museum’s mission and collections. We collaborate with universities, higher education institutions, and other research organisations.

Looking for a research topic?

Are you beginning your thesis and interested in collection-based research? We’d be happy to discuss potential topics that draw on the museum’s archival materials. Get in touch, and let’s find a subject that matches your interests within our extensive collections. Please note that the Architecture and Design Museum is not able to offer financial support to researchers.