Suggestions for History museums near Helsinki

Gianluca D. • August 2, 2018a must-go place to know history and culture in an awesome way, also for kids

Ilkka S. • January 9, 2014Children's museum, a cool place to take your kids! Entrance is free.

KHS • June 12, 2011Brilliant place for animal buffs - great displays. Well worth A visit. Bring the kids!

Reedani T. • August 3, 2016Very professional guide and with interesting stories. And it's free!

Pekka P. • January 7, 2010Amazing photographs from early 20th century Helsinki by Ms. Signe Brander. Spot my home building!

T. • September 28, 2018Amazingly cute cafe in Suomenlinna! Little of the beaten path but worth a visit. Has vegan banana cake / bread!

Rasmus S. • August 9, 2010Ask if you can have a look at the conn tower.

Ian K. • April 12, 2010Wouldn't say it was "awesome" but impressive. The 4-meter tiger skin rug in the parlor is from India and one of the largest skins of its kind. This tiger was a man-eater, it ate two humans.

Mel H. • June 1, 2015Take comfortable shoes and take your time, a lot of history and very well designed!

Juhani P. • February 29, 2020Small tram museum - always free entrance!

Carl G. • December 3, 2015Interesting museum documenting the island's history.

Morten A. • July 4, 2013Must always visit military museums :)

Katja M. • August 16, 2015Small but efficient museum. Great exposition of Finnish, Russian and German soldiers' equipment. War scenes with sound. Ticket is €5.

Kari S. • February 1, 2012During winter time check the drink vendor machine for hot cocoa.

Hanna-Kaisa T. • November 30, 2013Photos from 1950s Helsinki. Free entry.

Carl G. • December 3, 2015Wonderfully preserved home of an 18th century officer.

Marge K. • September 10, 2016Upea rakennus!

Zita P. • October 14, 2014Built in 1818, this is the oldest wooden building standing in its original place in inner-city Helsinki. Info: http://www.helsinkicitymuseum.fi/hki/museo/en/Museums+-+Exhibitions/Burgher_s+House

Veera H. • July 3, 2013Beautiful rooms full of interesting stuff fo example about the history of Finnish medical science and student movement. And for free!

Reeta O. • March 25, 2013Joka teekkarin must-see!

scorn f. • March 29, 2018The exhebition works only at weekends, my heart is broken. Enjoy the outside view

antti k. • August 8, 2015History of customs and smuggling in Finland. Interesting enough. Doesn't take too long to check it out. No entrance fee!

Christina F. • May 15, 2011Go and see the exhibition Women's Rooms - lives and actions, Naisten huoneet - elämää ja tekoja. March 8 - August 28, 2011. 100 years's of Women's lives and actions in Finland. Cool facts

Susanna P. • August 2, 2013Fabulous 19th century interior guides you through the life of a passionate collector couple Paul and Fanny Sinebrychoff. Dutch and Flemish art, Swedish portraits and great collection of miniatures.