Craft Punk in 15 Minutes is a short and inspiring introduction to the exhibition. The introduction includes an engaging overview by a guide to the museum and the exhibition’s key themes. The guide’s expertise provides background information, new perspectives, and practical tips that help visitors get more out of the exhibition and their museum visit at their own pace.

Juha Vehmaanperä is a knitting artist whose work focuses on slow fashion, queer theory and craft-based knowledge. Craft Punk is Vehmaanperä’s first major solo exhibition.

The short on-site introduction at the museum is included in the price of a museum ticket and does not require advance booking. A maximum of 25 participants will be admitted in the order of arrival.

Duration: 15 min
Language: English
Location: Gallery activity space (ground floor)
Price: Museum ticket

Craft Punk in 15 Minutes is a short and inspiring introduction to the exhibition. The introduction includes an engaging overview by a guide to the museum and the exhibition’s key themes. The guide’s expertise provides background information, new perspectives, and practical tips that help visitors get more out of the exhibition and their museum visit at their own pace.

Juha Vehmaanperä is a knitting artist whose work focuses on slow fashion, queer theory and craft-based knowledge. Craft Punk is Vehmaanperä’s first major solo exhibition.

The short on-site introduction at the museum is included in the price of a museum ticket and does not require advance booking. A maximum of 25 participants will be admitted in the order of arrival.

Duration: 15 min
Language: English
Location: Gallery activity space (ground floor)
Price: Museum ticket

Craft Punk in 15 Minutes is a short and inspiring introduction to the exhibition. The introduction includes an engaging overview by a guide to the museum and the exhibition’s key themes. The guide’s expertise provides background information, new perspectives, and practical tips that help visitors get more out of the exhibition and their museum visit at their own pace.

Juha Vehmaanperä is a knitting artist whose work focuses on slow fashion, queer theory and craft-based knowledge. Craft Punk is Vehmaanperä’s first major solo exhibition.

The short on-site introduction at the museum is included in the price of a museum ticket and does not require advance booking. A maximum of 25 participants will be admitted in the order of arrival.

Duration: 15 min
Language: English
Location: Gallery activity space (ground floor)
Price: Museum ticket

Craft Punk in 15 Minutes is a short and inspiring introduction to the exhibition. The introduction includes an engaging overview by a guide to the museum and the exhibition’s key themes. The guide’s expertise provides background information, new perspectives, and practical tips that help visitors get more out of the exhibition and their museum visit at their own pace.

Juha Vehmaanperä is a knitting artist whose work focuses on slow fashion, queer theory and craft-based knowledge. Craft Punk is Vehmaanperä’s first major solo exhibition.

The short on-site introduction at the museum is included in the price of a museum ticket and does not require advance booking. A maximum of 25 participants will be admitted in the order of arrival.

Duration: 15 min
Language: English
Location: Gallery activity space (ground floor)
Price: Museum ticket

This architectural walking tour explores urban planning in two of Helsinki’s most beautiful districts, known for their lush parks and colorful Art Nouveau residential buildings. The route leads to the inviting Ullanlinna waterfront and continues through the Eira district. Join us to discover the hidden layers of Ullanlinna!

The tours are written by the experts of the Architecture and Design Museum and guided by trained museum guides familiar with the theme. They are part of the museum’s summer 2025 open walking tour program, focusing on Helsinki’s most fascinating residential neighborhoods.

Participation

Each tour requires a separate registration via our event platform. Tickets must be purchased in advance online, and registration is binding.
Please show your booking confirmation email to the guide before the tour starts.
Price: €15 / person
Duration: 90 minutes
Language: Tours are available in Finnish and English.

Each tour is limited to 25 participants. Participation must be paid online no later than the day before the event. Payment is only accepted through our event platform. On-site payment is not possible.

You can also book a private tour for your group here.

Tour Details

The walk begins at the Architecture and Design Museum (Korkeavuorenkatu 23, 00130 Helsinki) and ends at the final site, Eira Hospital (Laivurinkatu 29, 00150 Helsinki). Duration: approximately 90 minutes.

Accessibility

Starting point:
Architecture and Design Museum (Korkeavuorenkatu 23, 00130 Helsinki)

End point:
Eira Hospital, Laivurinkatu 29, 00150 Helsinki

The tour takes place in public urban space and lasts approximately 90 minutes. The guide uses a microphone to improve audibility.

The route is approximately 3–4 km long. We avoid stairs and unnecessary steps. However, there are some unmodified curbs and uneven terrain with elevation changes. The pace is relaxed with several stops. The route has limited access to benches, so participants may bring a portable seat if needed.

The nearest accessible and gender-neutral public restroom is located at the tour’s starting point at the museum’s D-building (Korkeavuorenkatu 23).

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.