Suggestions for History museums near Helsinki

scorn f. • March 29, 2018Unexpectable good, FREE museum! Must see!

Katariina K. • March 6, 2015I could spend a whole day here, great place!

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

Lluvia S. • February 28, 2014Fantastic place for kids!! And free entry, educational museum with lots of play to do. Excellent!

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.

Fred S. • January 12, 2020Excellent section on the pre-history of Finland with great English descriptions of stone, bronze and Iron Age artefacts. Good section on the third floor for the kids including building a wood hut.

Rasmus S. • August 16, 2011If you're into trams, or want a unique take on how Helsinki has developed over the years, don't miss this venue. Antique trams, maps, films, great venue. Great for kids, too.

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

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

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

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

Sidney S. • June 28, 2015Cool examples of techniques smugglers have (failed to) use to skip customs.

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.