Exhibitions
Broken – A Shattered Mind
A hundred years ago, the solution to mental illness could be to lock the afflicted person in a mental hospital […]
In the Quarters of Kruununhaka
The photographic exhibition In the Quarters of Kruununhaka provides a glimpse into the life and history of the district over a period of about 100 years.
Children’s Town
In Children’s Town, Helsinki’s past is illustrated by means of play and joint activities. Entrance to Children’s Town is always free of charge.
Helsinki Bites
The Helsinki Bites exhibition dives into the past of Helsinki, bringing up common memories about the city’s history. Miniature Helsinki about the city in the 1870s, a thoroughly decorated 1950s apartment, and the interactive panorama experience are just some parts of Helsinki Bites.
Time Machine
The Helsinki City Museum whisks visitors away on a time-travelling expedition one hundred years into the past. The Time Machine makes the photographs of famous Helsinki photographer Signe Brander come to life with a little bit of help from new technology. Time travellers can also visit the courtyards and streets of 1960s, 1970s and 1980s Helsinki. Historical VR experience!