Aalto Design in 15 Minutes

Aalto Design in 15 Minutes is a short and inspiring introduction to the exhibition. The introduction includes a gentle embodied exercise as well as an engaging overview by a guide, introducing 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.

Aalto Design – Shapes of Wellbeing  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 on the design of wellbeing.  

Participation in 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 minutes
Language: English
Location: Aalto Lounge (1st floor)
Price: Museum tikect

Aalto Design in 15 Minutes

Aalto Design in 15 Minutes is a short and inspiring introduction to the exhibition. The introduction includes a gentle embodied exercise as well as an engaging overview by a guide, introducing 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.

Aalto Design – Shapes of Wellbeing  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 on the design of wellbeing.  

Participation in 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 minutes
Language: English
Location: Aalto Lounge (1st floor)
Price: Museum tikect

Guided Tour for Groups: Craft Punk

Experience the Craft Punk exhibition by Juha Vehmaanperä with a knowledgeable museum guide. The guided tour offers a deeper insight into the exhibition and its key themes through selected works chosen by the guide. There is also time for questions and discussion during the tour.

Juha Vehmaanperä (b. 1993) is a Helsinki-based knitwear artist working at the intersection of fashion and craft. Vehmaanperä holds a Master of Arts degree from Aalto University’s Fashion, Clothing and Textile Design programme, and his knitwear has received international recognition. In November 2025, Vehmaanperä was awarded the Taito Finlandia Prize.

Craft Punk is Vehmaanperä’s first major solo exhibition, bringing together his fashion collections from the past ten years.

Duration: 45 minutes
Target groups: Lower secondary and upper secondary school groups, rehabilitation* groups, adult groups
Format: On site at the museum, Korkeavuorenkatu 23 (former Design Museum)
Languages: Finnish, Swedish, English, Russian, Easy Finnish (audio-described guided tour in Finnish available from 15 January 2025)
Price: Mon–Fri €110 (incl. VAT) + admission tickets, Sat–Sun €220 (incl. VAT) + admission tickets
Price for school groups and rehabilitation groups:* Weekdays €60 / group (incl. VAT)

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Booking terms and contact information

Please book your service well in advance, at least two weeks before your preferred date. Cancellations must be made no later than three days (72 hours) before the scheduled time. The full price will be charged for cancellations made too late or not made at all. You may reschedule your booking up to three days (72 hours) before the confirmed time.

The booking is considered preliminary until confirmed. We will assign a staff member to your booking and then send you a confirmation by email. Please also check your spam folder!

If you have questions about your booking, please contact us at info@admuseo.fi. You can also call our group booking number at +358 50 360 3795 on Tuesdays from 9:00 to 12:00.

Information for educational groups

Book a guided tour, workshop or walking tour for your educational group to enrich the learning experience. Our guided services and workshops are suitable for early childhood education groups, preschools, primary and secondary schools, upper secondary schools and other secondary-level institutions. Each group is met at an age-appropriate level. Please let us know your wishes when booking, so we can offer a service that best suits your group.

*Discounted service prices for rehabilitation and equivalent groups

Rehabilitation and other equivalent groups* can book Architecture and Design Museum services—such as guided tours, workshops and architecture walks—at a reduced rate.

*This applies to social, health and welfare sector organizations and third-sector actors that provide support related to mental health, peer activities, employment or integration. The discount is intended for groups that benefit from lower service prices.

The museum is a versatile learning environment that supports curriculum goals. Architecture and design fit well across multiple subjects and are ideal for interdisciplinary and phenomenon-based learning in early childhood and basic education.

We offer guided tours for educational groups in Finnish, Swedish, English, Russian, in plain language and with audio description. Workshops are available in Finnish, Swedish and English. Architecture walks are available in Finnish and English.

The maximum size for a guided group is 25 people. However, educational groups with supervisors may participate as one group, even if the group size slightly exceeds the limit.

Ullanlinna – Maritime Art Nouveau

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.

Book your ticket here

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).

Ullanlinna – Maritime Art Nouveau

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.

Book your ticket here

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).

Ullanlinna – Maritime Art Nouveau

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.

Book your ticket here

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).

Ullanlinna – Maritime Art Nouveau

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.

Book your ticket here

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).

Eastern Pasila – Concrete Brutalism

This walking tour takes you to Itä-Pasila, a neighborhood that exemplifies the utopian ideals of 1970s urban planning. Conceived as a “compact city” designed to encourage community and provide easy access to services, Itä-Pasila is a concrete-heavy landmark of its era. The tour explores the area’s unique architectural character and examines how the ideals of 1970s urbanism have held up over time—and how they connect to the district’s current evolution.

Join us for a deeper look beneath the surface of Itä-Pasila!

The tour is written by the experts at the Architecture & Design Museum Helsinki and guided by museum educators familiar with the theme.

It is part of the museum’s 2026 summer series of architecture walking tours through some of Helsinki’s most intriguing residential areas.

Participation

Advance registration is required for each tour. Tickets are paid in advance through our online store. Registration is binding.

Show your booking confirmation email to the guide at the start of the tour.
Price: €15 / person
Duration: 75 min
Language: Tours are offered in Finnish and English.

Book your ticket here

Each tour is limited to 25 participants. Participation fee must be paid online by the day before the tour. Payments are accepted only through our registration platform, not on-site.

Private group tours can also be booked here

Tour details

Start: Rauhanasema, Veturitori 3, Helsinki
End: Junailijanaukio, Helsinki
Length: approx. 1.2 km
Duration: approx. 75 minutes

Accessibility

The guide uses a voice amplifier to support audibility. The tour takes place entirely outdoors.

The route is paved or gravel-covered with a few inclines and one flight of stairs (14 steps), which can be bypassed via a ramp. There are no seating areas during the stops, but you may bring your own portable seat. The nearest public and accessible toilets are at Pasila Library (Kellosilta 9).

Eastern Pasila – Concrete Brutalism

This walking tour takes you to Itä-Pasila, a neighborhood that exemplifies the utopian ideals of 1970s urban planning. Conceived as a “compact city” designed to encourage community and provide easy access to services, Itä-Pasila is a concrete-heavy landmark of its era. The tour explores the area’s unique architectural character and examines how the ideals of 1970s urbanism have held up over time—and how they connect to the district’s current evolution.

Join us for a deeper look beneath the surface of Itä-Pasila!

The tour is written by the experts at the Architecture & Design Museum Helsinki and guided by museum educators familiar with the theme.

It is part of the museum’s 2026 summer series of architecture walking tours through some of Helsinki’s most intriguing residential areas.

Participation

Advance registration is required for each tour. Tickets are paid in advance through our online store. Registration is binding.

Show your booking confirmation email to the guide at the start of the tour.
Price: €15 / person
Duration: 75 min
Language: Tours are offered in Finnish and English.

Book your ticket here

Each tour is limited to 25 participants. Participation fee must be paid online by the day before the tour. Payments are accepted only through our registration platform, not on-site.

Private group tours can also be booked here

Tour details

Start: Rauhanasema, Veturitori 3, Helsinki
End: Junailijanaukio, Helsinki
Length: approx. 1.2 km
Duration: approx. 75 minutes

Accessibility

The guide uses a voice amplifier to support audibility. The tour takes place entirely outdoors.

The route is paved or gravel-covered with a few inclines and one flight of stairs (14 steps), which can be bypassed via a ramp. There are no seating areas during the stops, but you may bring your own portable seat. The nearest public and accessible toilets are at Pasila Library (Kellosilta 9).

Vallila – From a Working-Class District to an Idyllic Neighbourhood

Join us on an architectural walking tour through Vallila, a district built in the 1920s as a residential area for the working class. What needs and ideals shaped its origins? What kinds of new solutions were architects and planners seeking to improve housing conditions? And why did the picturesque Wooden Vallila “fail” to meet its original expectations?

Dive deeper into the layered history of Vallila with the Architecture & Design Museum Helsinki. All walking tours are written by the museum’s in-house experts and guided by knowledgeable museum guides. These tours are part of our 2026 summer season series exploring some of Helsinki’s most fascinating residential areas.

Participation

Each walking tour requires advance registration through our booking platform. Tickets are paid online in advance and the registration is binding.
Please show the confirmation email to your guide at the beginning of the tour.
Price: €15 / person
Duration: 90 minutes
Languages: Tours are offered in Finnish and English.

Book your ticket here

Each tour is limited to 25 participants. Participation must be confirmed by online payment no later than the day before the tour. Tickets are available exclusively online and cannot be purchased on-site.
Private group tours can also be booked here

Tour Information

The walk starts at Roineen puisto (Roineentie 5, 00550 Helsinki) and ends at Paavali Church (Sammatintie 5, 00550 Helsinki). Duration approx. 1 hour 30 minutes.

Accessibility

Starting point: Roineen puisto, Roineentie 5, 00550 Helsinki
End point: Paavali Church, Sammatintie 5, 00550 Helsinki

The tour takes place in public urban space and lasts about 90 minutes. The guide uses a microphone for improved audibility.

The walking route covers approximately 1.6 km. The tour avoids stairs and unnecessary steps but includes curbs without ramps and some uneven terrain with height differences. The pace is calm with frequent stops. There are no readily accessible benches along the way, but you are welcome to bring your own portable seat.
The nearest public accessible toilet is at Vallila Library (Päijänteentie 5, 00550 Helsinki).