Helinä Rautavaara Ethnographic Museum: A Window to World Cultures
Explore global cultures at Espoo's Helinä Rautavaara Ethnographic Museum, showcasing diverse artifacts & promoting intercultural understanding. Free entry!
The Helinä Rautavaara Ethnographic Museum in Espoo offers a fascinating glimpse into diverse cultures from around the world. Founded by explorer and journalist Helinä Rautavaara, the museum showcases a rich collection of artifacts, photographs, and audiovisual materials, with a focus on non-European cultures.
A brief summary to Helinä Rautavaara Ethnographic Museum
- Siltakatu 11, Espoo, 02700, FI
- +358447670306
- Visit website
- Tuesday 11 am-7 pm
- Wednesday 11 am-7 pm
- Thursday 11 am-8 pm
- Friday 11 am-7 pm
- Saturday 12 pm-6 pm
- Sunday 12 pm-4 pm
Local tips
- Entry to the museum is always free!
- The museum is located inside the Entresse shopping centre, making it easily accessible by public transport.
- Check the museum's website for information on current and upcoming exhibitions.
- The museum is accessible to people with disabilities.
Getting There
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Public Transport
The Helinä Rautavaara Museum is conveniently located in the Entresse shopping centre, just 300 meters from the Espoo train station. Take the X, Y, U, L, or E Helsinki region local train to Espoo. From Helsinki Central Station, the train journey takes approximately 25 minutes. Several bus lines also stop close to the Entresse shopping centre at the 'Espoon asema, Siltakatu' and 'Espoon keskus' stops. A single ticket from Helsinki to Espoo costs around €3-5.
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Walking
From the Espoo train station, exit towards the Entresse shopping centre. Walk along Siltakatu for approximately 300 meters. The museum is located on the first floor of the Entresse shopping centre. Entry to the museum is free.
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Car
If driving, navigate to Siltakatu 11, 02700 Espoo. Parking is available in the Entresse car park located beneath the shopping centre. Access to the car park is from Valakuja. You may use your parking disc to have three hours of free parking. After 3 hours, parking fees apply. Taxis can drop off passengers at the main entrance of Entresse.
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