Helsinki City Museum, Cultural history museum in Kruununhaka, Finland
The Helsinki City Museum sits at the corner of Senate Square and displays the city's growth through photographs and objects from many different periods. The collections show how the capital changed and developed over time.
The museum was founded in 1911 and occupies several connected buildings in the Kruununhaka district, where Helsinki's earliest settlement took shape. This location reveals the deep connection between the institution and the city's origins.
The museum tells stories about how residents lived their daily lives across different eras in the city. These exhibitions connect the experiences of past generations with people who live here today.
The spaces are easy to navigate on foot and clearly marked, so visitors can find their way around without difficulty. Information is available in several languages to help with understanding.
The institution uses digital reconstructions to show visitors the past in fresh ways that blend old and new. There is also a dedicated children's section where young visitors can learn by doing and experimenting.
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