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Welcome to Ateneum!
The museum staff is here for you, so please do not hesitate to ask for help. Our staff is also responsible for ensuring that the works of art remain undamaged.

Our principles for safer space
We want everyone to feel safe in the Ateneum. In the Ateneum
- other people are treated in a considerate manner.
- everyone is allowed to be who they are.
- all kinds of bullying, harassment, and discrimination are forbidden.
- the staff is there for you. Please don’t hesitate to ask for help or advice.

Dive deep into the art by listening
The Ateneum Guide offers audio descriptions to enrich the exhibition experience of A Question of Time. The audio guide works with your phone’s internet browser. It is easy to use the audio guide: scan the QR code or use the work number given on the exhibit label for direct access to the related audio description. In the main view of the audio guide, you can see all the audio-described works in the exhibition.
Open tours and exhibition intros
Would you like to hear more about our current exhibitions? We organise guided tours or exhibition intros on the first Sunday of each month. The tours and intros are included in the price of your entrance ticket, and they are organised in Finnish, Swedish, English, and Russian.
You do not need to register for the tours or intros. They are available on a first come, first served basis. A guided tour takes approximately an hour and an exhibition intro approximately 30 minutes.
Next open tours and exhibition intros
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- 7.1.2024 at 11:30–15:30
Sunday of guided tours: Exhibition intros
with a museum ticket | in English, in Finnish, in Russian, in Swedish -
- 4.2.2024 at 11:30–15:30
Sunday of guided tours: Exhibition intros
with a museum ticket | in English, in Finnish, in Russian, in Swedish
Book a tour for your group
On a guided tour, you can explore the collection. To enrich your experience in the temporary exhibition you can book an exhibition intro for your group. Exhibition intros are held at the Ateneum Hall.
Explore our selection of guided tours
Finnish National Gallery sales
sales@fng.fi
tel. +358 294 500 500 (Mon–Fri 10:00–14:00)
Events and workshops
Participate in art workshops, go on guided tours and dive into art with lectures and exhibition intros. The selection varies depending on the exhibition – see the events calendar for details.
Performing arts
Performing arts
Guided tours
- 4.2.2024 at 11:30–15:30
Sunday of guided tours: Exhibition intros
Guided tours
- 7.1.2024 at 11:30–15:30
Sunday of guided tours: Exhibition intros
Other events
Lectures
- 12.12.2023 at 16:30–17:30
Ateneum theme: Colour & Light lectures

Restaurant-café
Take a break in the atmospheric Ateneum Bistro! The restaurant-café offers classic Finnish bistro cuisine with a modern twist. In addition to lunch, the bistro serves sweet and savoury delicacies to enjoy with coffee or tea.

Museum shop
Pick up a souvenir from the museum shop! We sell products related to the Ateneum’s art collections and temporary exhibitions as well as a selection of publications, cards, and gifts.

Visit with children
The Ateneum is a hugely fascinating building for children, too. Through the eyes of children, adults can see familiar classics from a new angle. Stroll around together and see what you find – it may be a new favourite or two!