Design Museum, Art and design museum in Kaartinkaupunki, Finland.
The Design Museum occupies a neo-Gothic building at Korkeavuorenkatu 23, displaying industrial design, fashion items, and graphic artworks across multiple exhibition spaces.
Founded in 1873, the museum moved to its current location in 1978, taking over a former Swedish school building designed by architect Gustaf Nyström in 1894.
The permanent collection contains 75,000 objects, 40,000 drawings, and 100,000 photographs that document the evolution of Finnish design from 1870 to present times.
Visitors can explore the museum from Tuesday to Sunday between 11:00 and 18:00, with access to a cafe, shop, and guided tours in multiple languages.
The museum maintains digital exhibitions accessible through its website, featuring notable Finnish designers and specific periods of national design development.
Location: Helsinki
Inception: 1873
Architects: Gustaf Nyström
Elevation above the sea: 17 m
Part of: St. John's Church's environment
Address: Korkeavuorenkatu 23, 00130 Helsinki 00130 00130
Opening Hours: 11:00-18:00; Holidays off
Phone: +35896220540
Website: http://designmuseum.fi
GPS coordinates: 60.16310,24.94656
Latest update: March 17, 2025 06:46
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