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The Ateneum is closed to the public due to ventilation renovation starting 28 March 2022. The museum will reopen in early 2023. Read more
Welcome to Ateneum!
The Ateneum is the biggest art museum in Finland and the home of Finnish art. It houses works from the Finnish National Gallery’s collections, which all Finns own together.
In addition to its permanent collections exhibition, the Ateneum hosts temporary exhibitions. At the Ateneum, you will always find old favourites and new experiences.
Free entrance for visitors under 18 years old
All guests under 18 years old are welcome at the Ateneum free of charge. Get your entrance ticket sticker at Ticket Sales.
Arrival
The Ateneum has two entrances: one on Kaivokatu and one on Ateneuminkuja. The Ateneuminkuja entrance is accessible.
Leave your coats, jackets and other outdoor clothes, and backpacks and other large bags in the cloakroom or in the lockers on the first floor. The cloakroom is free of charge.
Stories of Finnish Art collections exhibition
The Ateneum Art Museum hosts the oldest and most extensive art collection in Finland. Its beloved classics in the Stories of Finnish Art exhibition are located on the second floor.
The collection provides a journey through Finnish art and history. The works of art present life, people and nature from a period of more than 100 years. The tour begins in the Landscape gallery (2.15), but feel free to start wherever you like.
Guided tours for children
You can book a guided tour or an exhibition intro for children for your group.
Information and bookings:
sales [a] fng.fi or by phone at +358 294 500 500 from 10:00–14:00 Monday to Friday.
Time Travelling – An Exhibition Intro for Children
You are invited to go time travelling in the world of art! Targeted at children, this exhibition intro presents the Stories of Finnish Art exhibition, providing fascinating views into art. An Ateneum guide introduces children to various works, taking them from the countryside to the city and on a time journey through decades of art.
Restrictions may have an effect on the group size and availability.
Tour languages: Finnish, Swedish, English and Russian
Price: €5/person + tickets
Kindergartens and schools: €55 / class
Group size: 10-134 people
Duration: 20 min
Please make your reservation four weeks before the occasion.
Workshops
The Ateneum used to be an art school, too. In other words, the Ateneum has always been a place for both viewing and making art. Along the same lines, both children and adults are welcome to experiment with various art techniques in our Saturday workshops. As a rule, guests under 18 years old are welcome free of charge.
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