Join us for a guided walking tour through Töölö, Helsinki’s most extensive residential area from the 1920s. This unique district is defined by its elegantly restrained architecture and a maze-like street network. What inspired Töölö’s rich urban plan and subtle architectural language? How do the ideals of the era manifest in the area’s key landmarks?

Explore Töölö beyond the surface in the company of expert guides from the Architecture & Design Museum Helsinki.

This tour is part of our 2026 summer series of open architecture walks through some of Helsinki’s most fascinating residential neighbourhoods.

Participation

Each tour requires a separate registration via our online platform. Tickets must be purchased in advance and registration is binding. Please present your booking confirmation (sent via email) to the guide before the tour begins.

Price: 15 € / person
Duration: 90 minutes
Languages: Tours are available in Finnish and English.

Each tour is limited to 25 participants. Registration and payment must be completed online no later than the day before the event. On-site payment is not available.
Book a private walking tour for your group

Tour details

The tour begins in front of the Natural History Museum (Pohjoinen Rautatiekatu 13, 00100 Helsinki) and ends in front of Restaurant Elite (Eteläinen Hesperiankatu 22, 00100 Helsinki). Duration: approx. 90 minutes.
All tours are scripted by museum experts and guided by knowledgeable museum guides.

Accessibility

Start: Natural History Museum, Pohjoinen Rautatiekatu 13
End: Restaurant Elite, Eteläinen Hesperiankatu 22

The walk takes place in public urban space and covers about 1.5 km. The guide uses a microphone for better audibility. The route avoids stairs and unnecessary steps but includes cobblestone streets, uneven surfaces, uncut kerbs and some steep inclines. Progress is slow-paced with several stops. There are no easily accessible benches along the way; participants may bring a portable stool.

The nearest accessible and gender-neutral public restroom is at the Natural History Museum.
Read more about accessibility

Further info

info@designmuseum.fi

You can also reach our customer service during museum opening hours: +358 9 6220 540

Join us for a guided walking tour through Töölö, Helsinki’s most extensive residential area from the 1920s. This unique district is defined by its elegantly restrained architecture and a maze-like street network. What inspired Töölö’s rich urban plan and subtle architectural language? How do the ideals of the era manifest in the area’s key landmarks?

Explore Töölö beyond the surface in the company of expert guides from the Architecture & Design Museum Helsinki.

This tour is part of our 2026 summer series of open architecture walks through some of Helsinki’s most fascinating residential neighbourhoods.

Participation

Each tour requires a separate registration via our online platform. Tickets must be purchased in advance and registration is binding. Please present your booking confirmation (sent via email) to the guide before the tour begins.

Price: 15 € / person
Duration: 90 minutes
Languages: Tours are available in Finnish and English.

Each tour is limited to 25 participants. Registration and payment must be completed online no later than the day before the event. On-site payment is not available.
Book a private walking tour for your group

Tour details

The tour begins in front of the Natural History Museum (Pohjoinen Rautatiekatu 13, 00100 Helsinki) and ends in front of Restaurant Elite (Eteläinen Hesperiankatu 22, 00100 Helsinki). Duration: approx. 90 minutes.
All tours are scripted by museum experts and guided by knowledgeable museum guides.

Accessibility

Start: Natural History Museum, Pohjoinen Rautatiekatu 13
End: Restaurant Elite, Eteläinen Hesperiankatu 22

The walk takes place in public urban space and covers about 1.5 km. The guide uses a microphone for better audibility. The route avoids stairs and unnecessary steps but includes cobblestone streets, uneven surfaces, uncut kerbs and some steep inclines. Progress is slow-paced with several stops. There are no easily accessible benches along the way; participants may bring a portable stool.

The nearest accessible and gender-neutral public restroom is at the Natural History Museum.
Read more about accessibility

Further info

info@designmuseum.fi

You can also reach our customer service during museum opening hours: +358 9 6220 540

Alvar Aalto’s distinctive architectural language is a defining part of Helsinki’s cityscape.

This architecture walk explores Aalto’s human-centred modernism through buildings ranging from Finlandia Hall to Rautatalo and the Academic Bookstore. What makes Aalto’s work timeless and iconic? The tour reveals how architecture, materials and human scale come together in Aalto’s Helsinki.

Join us to discover Alvar Aalto’s architecture in Helsinki!

The architecture walks are scripted by experts from the Architecture & Design Museum Helsinki and guided by museum guides with in-depth knowledge of the tour themes. The tours are part of the 2026 summer season programme, offering open architecture walks to some of Helsinki’s most fascinating sites.

Participation

A place on the architecture walk must be reserved in advance via our event platform. Tickets are paid online in advance, and registration is binding. Please present your booking confirmation (received by email) to the guide before the tour begins.

Price: €15 / person
Duration: approx. 90 minutes
Language: Tours are available in Finnish, English and Russian

The maximum group size is 25 participants. The participation fee must be paid via online registration no later than the day before the tour. Payments are accepted only through our online event platform; on-site payment is not possible.

Private architecture walks can also be booked for groups here.

Tour details

The walk begins in front of Finlandia Hall, on the Mannerheimintie side (Mannerheimintie 13 e, 00100 Helsinki), and ends at the final destination in central Helsinki. The duration of the walk is approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.

Accessibility

The guide uses a microphone to support audibility.

The total walking distance is approximately 3 kilometres. At the beginning of the walk, we use the stairs located beside Finlandia Hall; however, these can be bypassed via the park along a sloped path if needed. Along the route, there are some non-lowered curbs as well as uneven terrain with changes in elevation. The pace of the walk is unhurried and includes several stops. There are no easily accessible benches or seating along the route, but you are welcome to bring a portable seat if needed.

The nearest accessible and gender-neutral public toilet is located at Helsinki Central Library Oodi (Töölönlahdenkatu 4, 00100 Helsinki).

Further information

Museum customer service: info@admuseo.fi
During opening hours, you can also call: +358 9 6220 540

Photo: Tuomas Uusheimo

Alvar Aalto’s distinctive architectural language is a defining part of Helsinki’s cityscape.

This architecture walk explores Aalto’s human-centred modernism through buildings ranging from Finlandia Hall to Rautatalo and the Academic Bookstore. What makes Aalto’s work timeless and iconic? The tour reveals how architecture, materials and human scale come together in Aalto’s Helsinki.

Join us to discover Alvar Aalto’s architecture in Helsinki!

The architecture walks are scripted by experts from the Architecture & Design Museum Helsinki and guided by museum guides with in-depth knowledge of the tour themes. The tours are part of the 2026 summer season programme, offering open architecture walks to some of Helsinki’s most fascinating sites.

Participation

A place on the architecture walk must be reserved in advance via our event platform. Tickets are paid online in advance, and registration is binding. Please present your booking confirmation (received by email) to the guide before the tour begins.

Price: €15 / person
Duration: approx. 90 minutes
Language: Tours are available in Finnish, English and Russian

The maximum group size is 25 participants. The participation fee must be paid via online registration no later than the day before the tour. Payments are accepted only through our online event platform; on-site payment is not possible.

Private architecture walks can also be booked for groups here.

Tour details

The walk begins in front of Finlandia Hall, on the Mannerheimintie side (Mannerheimintie 13 e, 00100 Helsinki), and ends at the final destination in central Helsinki. The duration of the walk is approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.

Accessibility

The guide uses a microphone to support audibility.

The total walking distance is approximately 3 kilometres. At the beginning of the walk, we use the stairs located beside Finlandia Hall; however, these can be bypassed via the park along a sloped path if needed. Along the route, there are some non-lowered curbs as well as uneven terrain with changes in elevation. The pace of the walk is unhurried and includes several stops. There are no easily accessible benches or seating along the route, but you are welcome to bring a portable seat if needed.

The nearest accessible and gender-neutral public toilet is located at Helsinki Central Library Oodi (Töölönlahdenkatu 4, 00100 Helsinki).

Further information

Museum customer service: info@admuseo.fi
During opening hours, you can also call: +358 9 6220 540

Photo: Tuomas Uusheimo

Alvar Aalto’s distinctive architectural language is a defining part of Helsinki’s cityscape.

This architecture walk explores Aalto’s human-centred modernism through buildings ranging from Finlandia Hall to Rautatalo and the Academic Bookstore. What makes Aalto’s work timeless and iconic? The tour reveals how architecture, materials and human scale come together in Aalto’s Helsinki.

Join us to discover Alvar Aalto’s architecture in Helsinki!

The architecture walks are scripted by experts from the Architecture & Design Museum Helsinki and guided by museum guides with in-depth knowledge of the tour themes. The tours are part of the 2026 summer season programme, offering open architecture walks to some of Helsinki’s most fascinating sites.

Participation

A place on the architecture walk must be reserved in advance via our event platform. Tickets are paid online in advance, and registration is binding. Please present your booking confirmation (received by email) to the guide before the tour begins.

Price: €15 / person
Duration: approx. 90 minutes
Language: Tours are available in Finnish, English and Russian

The maximum group size is 25 participants. The participation fee must be paid via online registration no later than the day before the tour. Payments are accepted only through our online event platform; on-site payment is not possible.

Private architecture walks can also be booked for groups here.

Tour details

The walk begins in front of Finlandia Hall, on the Mannerheimintie side (Mannerheimintie 13 e, 00100 Helsinki), and ends at the final destination in central Helsinki. The duration of the walk is approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.

Accessibility

The guide uses a microphone to support audibility.

The total walking distance is approximately 3 kilometres. At the beginning of the walk, we use the stairs located beside Finlandia Hall; however, these can be bypassed via the park along a sloped path if needed. Along the route, there are some non-lowered curbs as well as uneven terrain with changes in elevation. The pace of the walk is unhurried and includes several stops. There are no easily accessible benches or seating along the route, but you are welcome to bring a portable seat if needed.

The nearest accessible and gender-neutral public toilet is located at Helsinki Central Library Oodi (Töölönlahdenkatu 4, 00100 Helsinki).

Further information

Museum customer service: info@admuseo.fi
During opening hours, you can also call: +358 9 6220 540

Photo: Tuomas Uusheimo

Alvar Aalto’s distinctive architectural language is a defining part of Helsinki’s cityscape.

This architecture walk explores Aalto’s human-centred modernism through buildings ranging from Finlandia Hall to Rautatalo and the Academic Bookstore. What makes Aalto’s work timeless and iconic? The tour reveals how architecture, materials and human scale come together in Aalto’s Helsinki.

Join us to discover Alvar Aalto’s architecture in Helsinki!

The architecture walks are scripted by experts from the Architecture & Design Museum Helsinki and guided by museum guides with in-depth knowledge of the tour themes. The tours are part of the 2026 summer season programme, offering open architecture walks to some of Helsinki’s most fascinating sites.

Participation

A place on the architecture walk must be reserved in advance via our event platform. Tickets are paid online in advance, and registration is binding. Please present your booking confirmation (received by email) to the guide before the tour begins.

Price: €15 / person
Duration: approx. 90 minutes
Language: Tours are available in Finnish, English and Russian

The maximum group size is 25 participants. The participation fee must be paid via online registration no later than the day before the tour. Payments are accepted only through our online event platform; on-site payment is not possible.

Private architecture walks can also be booked for groups here.

Tour details

The walk begins in front of Finlandia Hall, on the Mannerheimintie side (Mannerheimintie 13 e, 00100 Helsinki), and ends at the final destination in central Helsinki. The duration of the walk is approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.

Accessibility

The guide uses a microphone to support audibility.

The total walking distance is approximately 3 kilometres. At the beginning of the walk, we use the stairs located beside Finlandia Hall; however, these can be bypassed via the park along a sloped path if needed. Along the route, there are some non-lowered curbs as well as uneven terrain with changes in elevation. The pace of the walk is unhurried and includes several stops. There are no easily accessible benches or seating along the route, but you are welcome to bring a portable seat if needed.

The nearest accessible and gender-neutral public toilet is located at Helsinki Central Library Oodi (Töölönlahdenkatu 4, 00100 Helsinki).

Further information

Museum customer service: info@admuseo.fi
During opening hours, you can also call: +358 9 6220 540

Photo: Tuomas Uusheimo

Welcome to explore the world of the Escape to Moominvalley exhibition in greater depth! We offer exhibition intros to our main exhibition an the world of the Moomins every week on Tuesdays and Saturdays.

The exhibition intro is a 30-minute guided introduction where you can sit back and listen as the guide introduces the key themes and stories of the main exhibition. A visual presentation combined with the guide’s expertise offers new perspectives and helpful tips to help you get the most out of the exhibition at your own pace.

We recommend arriving around 15 minutes in advance. Before the exhibition intro begins, you can take part in the fun Escapism Poetry Game, where you can create your own poems and send them to be displayed on a screen for everyone to enjoy. A smartphone is required to scan the QR code.

Participation

You can join the exhibition intro with a museum ticket, and no advance booking is required. Please register for the intro at the museum’s customer service desk upon arrival. Places are filled on a first-come, first-served basis, with a maximum of 60 participants. No advance reservations are accepted for the open exhibition intros.

Please note that filming or recording the open exhibition intros is not permitted.

Duration: 30 minutes
Price: Included with a museum ticket
Schedule: Tuesdays in Finnish at 6:00 PM and in English at 5:00 PM; Saturdays in Finnish at 1:00 PM and in different language versions at 2:00 PM
Language: Finnish / Swedish / English / Russian
Accessible exhibition intros: Easy Finnish, audio-described, or interpreted into sign language
Format: On-site at the museum, Korkeavuorenkatu 23

Exhibition

Escape to Moominvalley highlights the global celebrations of the 80th anniversary of the Moomin stories. The beloved Moomins, created by Finnish artist and author Tove Jansson (1914–2001), have become cultural icons in Finland and beyond. Jansson originally envisioned Moominvalley as a safe haven in turbulent times. Escape to Moominvalley explores how Jansson perceived architecture and design in her own life and how these elements are reflected in the stories of Moominvalley. 

Welcome to explore the world of the Escape to Moominvalley exhibition in greater depth! We offer exhibition intros to our main exhibition an the world of the Moomins every week on Tuesdays and Saturdays.

The exhibition intro is a 30-minute guided introduction where you can sit back and listen as the guide introduces the key themes and stories of the main exhibition. A visual presentation combined with the guide’s expertise offers new perspectives and helpful tips to help you get the most out of the exhibition at your own pace.

We recommend arriving around 15 minutes in advance. Before the exhibition intro begins, you can take part in the fun Escapism Poetry Game, where you can create your own poems and send them to be displayed on a screen for everyone to enjoy. A smartphone is required to scan the QR code.

Participation

You can join the exhibition intro with a museum ticket, and no advance booking is required. Please register for the intro at the museum’s customer service desk upon arrival. Places are filled on a first-come, first-served basis, with a maximum of 60 participants. No advance reservations are accepted for the open exhibition intros.

Please note that filming or recording the open exhibition intros is not permitted.

Duration: 30 minutes
Price: Included with a museum ticket
Schedule: Tuesdays in Finnish at 6:00 PM and in English at 5:00 PM; Saturdays in Finnish at 1:00 PM and in different language versions at 2:00 PM
Language: Finnish / Swedish / English / Russian
Accessible exhibition intros: Easy Finnish, audio-described, or interpreted into sign language
Format: On-site at the museum, Korkeavuorenkatu 23

Exhibition

Escape to Moominvalley highlights the global celebrations of the 80th anniversary of the Moomin stories. The beloved Moomins, created by Finnish artist and author Tove Jansson (1914–2001), have become cultural icons in Finland and beyond. Jansson originally envisioned Moominvalley as a safe haven in turbulent times. Escape to Moominvalley explores how Jansson perceived architecture and design in her own life and how these elements are reflected in the stories of Moominvalley. 

Welcome to explore the world of the Escape to Moominvalley exhibition in greater depth! We offer exhibition intros to our main exhibition an the world of the Moomins every week on Tuesdays and Saturdays.

The exhibition intro is a 30-minute guided introduction where you can sit back and listen as the guide introduces the key themes and stories of the main exhibition. A visual presentation combined with the guide’s expertise offers new perspectives and helpful tips to help you get the most out of the exhibition at your own pace.

We recommend arriving around 15 minutes in advance. Before the exhibition intro begins, you can take part in the fun Escapism Poetry Game, where you can create your own poems and send them to be displayed on a screen for everyone to enjoy. A smartphone is required to scan the QR code.

Participation

You can join the exhibition intro with a museum ticket, and no advance booking is required. Please register for the intro at the museum’s customer service desk upon arrival. Places are filled on a first-come, first-served basis, with a maximum of 60 participants. No advance reservations are accepted for the open exhibition intros.

Please note that filming or recording the open exhibition intros is not permitted.

Duration: 30 minutes
Price: Included with a museum ticket
Schedule: Tuesdays in Finnish at 6:00 PM and in English at 5:00 PM; Saturdays in Finnish at 1:00 PM and in different language versions at 2:00 PM
Language: Finnish / Swedish / English / Russian
Accessible exhibition intros: Easy Finnish, audio-described, or interpreted into sign language
Format: On-site at the museum, Korkeavuorenkatu 23

Exhibition

Escape to Moominvalley highlights the global celebrations of the 80th anniversary of the Moomin stories. The beloved Moomins, created by Finnish artist and author Tove Jansson (1914–2001), have become cultural icons in Finland and beyond. Jansson originally envisioned Moominvalley as a safe haven in turbulent times. Escape to Moominvalley explores how Jansson perceived architecture and design in her own life and how these elements are reflected in the stories of Moominvalley.