Science & technology museums in Helsinki

The Vesikko is a Finnish submarine, currently used as a museum ship, located on the island fort Suomenlinna in Helsinki. The submarine was built between 1931 and 1933, in the Crichton-Vulcan shipyard in Turku and was commissioned by the Reichsmarine through a German company that "hid" under the Dutc

Suomenlinna is a sea fortress in Helsinki and there are six museums in the fortress. The Suomenlinna Museum is the official museum of the Suomenlinna fortress. The permanent collection consists of various objects found during excavations on the island. The second floor of the museum shows the restor

The Helsinki Tram Museum (Ratikkamuseo) is a museum in Helsinki that is located in a tram depot from 1900 near the oldest tram line in Helsinki. The Helsinki Tram Museum illustrates the history of public transport in the city through its collection that consists of museum trams, models and photos. T

The Helsinki Computer and game console museum exhibits old computers and gaming consoles from Ari's private collection (the founder). Ari has been collecting old computers and gaming consoles since 1984.

The Military Museum's Manege (Sotamuseon Maneesi) is a museum on the island fort Suomenlinna near the Finnish capital Helsinki. The museum shows the military history of Finland from early 19th century to the present day through various objects. The museum is a branch of the Military Museum of Helsin

The Bank of Finland Museum is a museum in Helsinki that illustrates the history of money, monetary systems, the economy and the function of a modern central bank with special attention to the European System of Central Banks.

The Museum of Technology in Helsinki (Tekniikan museo) was founded in 1969 and is located in an old wastewater treatment plant. The museum illustrates the industry and technology history of Finland. In the museum there is also a library, an archive, a research center and an auditorium.

The Helsinki University Museum (Helsingin yliopistomuseo) is the museum of the University of Helsinki in Helsinki. The museum originated from a merger of five other museums. The then Helsinki University Museum from 1973, the Museum of Medical History from 1937, the Museum of Dentistry from 1979, the

The Helsinki University Observatory (Helsingin yliopiston Observatorio) is an observatory in Helsinki. The building was used as the astronomy department of the University of Helsinki until 2009. The building was designed in 1834 by city architect Carl Ludvig Engel with the help of professor Friedric