Helsinki can boast over 80 interesting museums, many of which also have attractive cafés and gift shops. As in most countries, the majority of museums are closed on Mondays.

	Finnish National Museum Standing exhibitions of the history of Finns, from prehistory to modern times. The museum’s exhibits are the result of over 170 years of collecting. Mannerheimintie 34, www.nba.fi
	Helsinki City Museum The main museum on Sofiankatu presents the exhibition "Helsinki on the Horizon" showing the history of the city over the past 450 years. The Street Museum on Sofiankatu presents roadstones and tools from the late 1700s to the 1930s. Sofiankatu 4, www.hel.fi/kaumuseo/
	The Post Museum A modern and stylish special museum owned by Finland Post Ltd. The Museum exhibits, researches and preserves objects and material related to the 360-year history and the present of Finland Post. Helsinki General Post Office, Asema-aukio 5 H, www.posti.fi
	Museum of Cultures Presents various ethnographic exhibitions. Collection includes over 50,000 artefacts. Tennis Palace, Salomonkatu 15, www.nba.fi/en/museum_of_cultures
	Finnish Museum of Natural History Collections of plants and animals as well as geological and paleontological objects from throughout the world, including mammals, birds and fish. Pohjoinen Rautatiekatu 13, www.fmnh.helsinki.fi
	Museum of Finnish Architecture Collections with an emphasis on 20th century architecture. Kasarmikatu 24, www.mfa.fi
	Sports Museum of Finland Collection of almost 30,000 objects and over 200,000 photographs. Beside Olympic Stadium Tower, www.urheilumuseo.org
	Technical Museum Exhibitions of old machines and the achievements of modern technology. Viikintie 1, www.tekniikanmuseo.fi (in Finnish only)
	Helsinki Automobile Museum Exhibition of cars from the early 1900s onwards. Munkkisaarenkatu 12, www.automuseo.net (in Finnish only)
	War Museum Over 200,000 objects, including collections of flags, medals, weapons, ammunitions and art. Maurinkatu 1, www.mpkk.fi/fi/sotamuseo (in Finnish only)
	Finnish Maritime Museum Exhibitions presenting Finland’s maritime history and its sailors. Hylkysaari, via Korkeasaari, www.nba.fi
	Cable Factory Located in the Ruoholahti district of Helsinki, the Cable Factory is Finland’s largest cultural centre. Formerly an industrial site for Nokia, the Cable Factory has been transformed over the past ten years into a modern centre in which 900 creative professionals work. The Cable Factory is part of the Trans Europe Halles network of independent cultural centres. Kaapelitehdas - The Cable Factory, Tallberginkatu 1, 00180 Helsinki, www.kaapelitehdas.fi Finnish Museum of Photography Main exhibition includes photography from the 1840s to today. The Cable Factory, www.fmp.fi Theatre Museum Theatrical artefacts from the end of the 19th century to today. Children can dress up as their favourite hero! The Cable Factory, www.teatterimuseo.fi Hotel and Restaurant Museum Exhibition of Finnish food and drink traditions and the history of restaurants and cafes. The Cable Factory, www.hotellijaravintolamuseo.fi
	Arabia Factory and Museum Exhibition of ceramics produced by Arabia over the past 125 years. Hämeentie 135, www.arabia.fi
	Päivälehti Museum History of Finland’s largest daily newspaper (aka Helsingin Sanomat). Ludviginkatu 2-4, www.sanoma.fi
	Bank of Finland Museum The history of money in Finland and abroad. Snellmaninkatu 2, www.rahamuseo.fi
	Helsinki University Museum Arppeanum Exhibition of documents and artefacts from Helsinki University’s almost 360-year history. Snellmaninkatu 3, www.museo.helsinki.fi