Industrial & heritage museums in Helsinki

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 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 Museum of Worker Housing is a museum in Helsinki that illustrates the life and living conditions of the working class in Helsinki in the early 20th century. The museum building is a wooden dwelling house designed for workers in the city, completed in 1909.