Design Museum, Helsinki

Name: Design Museum
Address: Korkeavuorenkatu 23, Helsinki, 00130, Finland
Telephone: +358 9 6220540

#44 among attractions in Helsinki

Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum

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Facts and practical information

Design Museum is a museum in Helsinki devoted to the exhibition of both Finnish and foreign design, including industrial design, fashion, and graphic design. The building is situated in Kaartinkaupunki, on Korkeavuorenkatu Street, and is owned by the Republic of Finland through Senate Properties. The building was completed in 1895 and originally built as a school building for the Swedish school Läroverket för gossar och flickor. ()

Local name: Designmuseo Coordinates: 60°9'47"N, 24°56'45"E

Address

Korkeavuorenkatu 23Eteläinen (Ullanlinna)Helsinki 00130 Finland

Contact

+358 9 6220540

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Day trips

Design Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: DTM, Statue of Johan Ludvig Runeberg, Esplanadi, St. John's Church.

~1650 ftNW
Nightlife, Dancing
DTM, Helsinki
8 min walk • DTM, short for Don't Tell Mama, is a vibrant beacon of inclusivity in the heart of Helsinki, Finland. Established in 1992, this nightclub has grown to become the largest gay club in the Nordic countries, celebrating diversity and offering a safe space for the LGBTQ+...
~1630 ftN
Monuments and statues
Statue of Johan Ludvig Runeberg, Helsinki
8 min walk • The Statue of Johan Ludvig Runeberg stands proudly in the heart of Helsinki, Finland, as a tribute to the nation's most cherished poet. Johan Ludvig Runeberg, whose works are considered foundational to Finnish literature, is perhaps best known for writing the lyrics...
~1630 ftN
Narrow park for picnics in summer
Esplanadi, Helsinki
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Helsinki, Esplanadi is a verdant oasis of calm and culture amidst the urban hustle. Known locally as "Espa," this elegant park serves as a social hub and a green sanctuary for city dwellers and tourists alike.
~500 ftS
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Gothic architecture
St. John's Church, Helsinki
3 min walk • St. John's Church in Helsinki, Finland is a Lutheran church designed by the Swedish architect Adolf Melander in the Gothic Revival style. It is the largest stone church in Finland by seating capacity.
~1620 ftN
Theater, Concerts and shows
Swedish Theatre, Helsinki
8 min walk • The Swedish Theatre is a Swedish-language theatre in Helsinki, Finland, and is located at the Erottaja square, at the end of Esplanadi. It was the first national stage of Finland.
~1460 ftNW
Simple church standing within gardens
Helsinki Old Church, Helsinki
8 min walk • The Old Church of Helsinki, designed by Carl Ludvig Engel and completed in 1826, is an Evangelical Lutheran church in Helsinki.
~1140 ftE
Carl Ludvig Engel, Specialty museum, Museum
Helsinki Observatory, Helsinki
6 min walk • Helsinki University Observatory housed the Department of Astronomy at the University of Helsinki, south Finland until end of 2009. It is now an astronomy-themed visitor centre and museum.
~350 ftN
Museum, Performing arts, Music venue
Gloria, Helsinki
2 min walk • Gloria is a cultural arena which has been operating regularly since 1999 and is located in Helsinki at Pieni Roobertinkatu 12–14.
~1080 ftSW
Square
Viiskulma, Helsinki
6 min walk • Viiskulma is a well known intersection of five streets in Helsinki at the boundary of the Punavuori and Ullanlinna neighbourhoods. The street Fredrikinkatu is one of the oldest and major traffic arteries of Helsinki's inner city.
~1490 ftN
Square
Erottaja, Helsinki
8 min walk • Erottaja, meaning "the separator", is a public square near the centre of Helsinki, Finland. Erottaja square has been selected as the official geographic "zero point" of Helsinki. Distances to all other cities in Finland are measured starting from here.
~340 ftE
Finnish architecture in the 20th century
Museum of Finnish Architecture, Helsinki
2 min walk • The Museum of Finnish Architecture is an architectural museum in Helsinki, Finland. Established in 1956, it is the second oldest museum of its kind devoted specifically to architecture.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Design Museum open?

Design Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 11 am - 8 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 6 pm
Thursday 11 am - 6 pm
Friday 11 am - 6 pm
Saturday 11 am - 6 pm
Sunday 11 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Design Museum?

Nearby attractions include Museum of Finnish Architecture, Helsinki (2 min walk), Gloria, Helsinki (2 min walk), Höyhentämö, Helsinki (3 min walk), St. John's Church, Helsinki (3 min walk).

How to get to Design Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Design Museum:

Bus

Johanneksenkirkko • Lines: 24 (1 min walk)
Tarkk'ampujankatu • Lines: 24 (4 min walk)

Tram

Johanneksenkirkko • Lines: 10 (1 min walk)
Kirurgi • Lines: 10 (3 min walk)

Ferry

Kauppatori • Lines: Kauppatori-Korkeasaari, Sininen reitti (11 min walk)
Olympia Terminal, Helsinki • Lines: Silja Line (11 min walk)

Metro

Central Railway Station • Lines: M1, M2 (14 min walk)
Kamppi • Lines: M1, M2 (17 min walk)

Train

Helsinki (16 min walk)