Helsinki Art Museum, Espoo Travel Guide
Free Guide: Explore modern & contemporary art at HAM Helsinki, home to a vast collection of Finnish and international works in the heart of the city.
A brief summary of Helsinki Art Museum
Explore modern & contemporary art at HAM Helsinki, home to a vast collection of Finnish and international works in the heart of the city.
The Helsinki Art Museum (HAM) is a prominent art museum in Helsinki, Finland, housed in the Tennis Palace (Tennispalatsi). It maintains the city's art collection of over 10,000 works, with a focus on modern and contemporary art, including Finnish artists. HAM hosts diverse international exhibitions and is responsible for Helsinki's public art, aiming to maximize art's presence in the city.
Opening hours
- MonClosed
- Tue10 am–5:30 pm
- Wed11:30 am–7 pm
- Thu11:30 am–7 pm
- Fri11:30 am–7 pm
- Sat11:30 am–7 pm
- Sun11:30 am–7 pm
Opening hours as listed on the venue’s Google Business Profile. Hours can change for services and special events, so check with the venue before you go.
- Address
- Eteläinen Rautatiekatu 8, 00100 Helsinki
- Phone
- Website
Getting there
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Overview
Located in the heart of Helsinki, the Helsinki Art Museum (HAM) resides within the historic Tennis Palace, offering a blend of modern art within a unique architectural setting. The museum's collection includes over 10,000 works, featuring paintings, sculptures, and installations by renowned Finnish artists such as Helene Schjerfbeck, Akseli Gallen-Kallela, and Tove Jansson, alongside international artists like Andy Warhol.HAM plays a crucial role in Helsinki's cultural landscape, actively curating international exhibitions and managing the city's public art collection. Nearly half of the collection is displayed in public spaces like parks and streets, making art accessible beyond museum walls. A permanent exhibition is dedicated to Tove Jansson, the creator of the Moomins, providing insight into her artistic journey.The museum is easily accessible and close to the Kamppi shopping center and Central Railway Station. HAM's mission is to make Helsinki the most attractive visual art city in Northern Europe, inspiring and connecting people through art.
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