Design Museum

The Design Museum sits in a neo-Gothic building and displays Finnish design across separate exhibition rooms, covering everything from furniture to fashion and graphic work. The spaces arrange objects from different eras side by side to tell connected stories about how design evolved.

The museum was founded in 1873 and moved in 1978 to a former school building designed by architect Gustaf Nyström in 1894. This relocation allowed the institution to expand and serve more visitors.

The place shows how Finnish design appears in daily life and what role it plays in society. The exhibitions reveal how craft and creativity shaped the nation's identity and everyday experience.

The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday and offers visitors access to services like a cafe and shop. Guided tours in several languages help visitors better understand the exhibitions.

The museum holds a collection of drawings and photographs that show how designers developed their ideas and brought them to life. These sketches and working materials let visitors see the creative process behind well-known objects.

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

Opening Hours: 11:00-18:00; Holidays off

Phone: +35896220540

Website: http://designmuseum.fi

GPS coordinates: 60.16310,24.94656

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:10