Helsinki’s museum shops: unique and weird, even
Helsinki’s museum shops are real treasure troves for lovers of unique items. Helsinki’s museum shops have in common localism, responsibility, variety – and all this ensures that they are wonderfully different from each other, and each one offers unique and high-quality finds. The products range from iconic Finnish art and design to small souvenirs that evoke Helsinki in your pocket. You can visit all the museum shops free of charge, even if you don’t have time for a full museum visit.
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Amos Rex Shop
Amos Rex’s shop in the historic Glass Palace is not to be missed. The shop is like a mental bridge between the funky building and the art museum underground. Best of all, it offers not only shopping but also experiences. You can borrow a kickboard, kite or skateboard from the Amos Rex Shop and use them on the museum’s quirky rooftop, the Glass Palace Square. In the shop itself, you’ll find art books, theory, critical thinking books and discussion games, among other things. It’s also worth checking out the high-quality prints and domestic labels that will help you bring some of Helsinki’s art scene home with you. Don’t forget the online shop.
Amos Rex Shop, Mannerheimintie 22-24
Museum of Finnish Architecture Shop
In the Museum of Finnish Architecture’s shop you can dive – surprise surprise – into the world of architecture! The extensive selection of literature ranges from monographs to general works, and you can browse examples of the selection in the online shop. In addition to literature, the shop offers inspiring things to do for all ages, from stationery to games and from scalebooks to sketchbooks. Whether you’re a professional or an amateur, this museum shop is a guaranteed place to deepen your knowledge or enthusiasm. In the future, the Museum of Finnish Architecture and the Design Museum next door will form a new national museum of architecture and design.
Museum of Finnish Architecture Shop, Kasarmikatu 24
Ateneum Shop
The museum shop of Finland’s largest art museum Ateneum is a guaranteed destination when you’re looking for products from iconic Finnish art classics or masterpieces from around the world. Located on the street level, the shop has a good selection of literature on Finnish art – also in English! Inventive gift items, unique souvenirs, art postcards and Helsinki-themed products will delight art lovers outside Finland. And best of all, the Ateneum Shop offers home delivery if required. You can also admire the products in the online shop, shared by the museums of the Finnish National Gallery.
Ateneum’s museum shop, Kaivokatu 2
Design Museum Shop
The Design Museum’s shop showcases the creativity and ingenuity of Finnish design, from renowned classics to young designers. In addition to domestic and international design, you can admire a selection of exhibitions, books and other publications. Some of the selection is also available onlineThis link opens in a new browser tab.. While you’re in the Design Museum shop, you should also visit the Museum of Finnish Architecture Shop in the building next door. In the future, the Design Museum and the Museum of Finnish Architecture will form a new national museum of architecture and design.
Design Museum Shop, Korkeavuorenkatu 23
EMMA Shop
EMMA Shop is the museum shop at EMMA – Espoo Museum of Modern Art. Although it is a neighbouring city to Helsinki, this shop cannot be ignored when listing the area’s wonderful museum shops. The speciality of EMMA Shop is the stunning and unique glass and ceramic works by Finnish artists. The rest of the selection is based on the modernism and contemporary art, design and architecture on display at the museum – with products for all ages, from literature to craft supplies and art objects. It’s not a long journey to Espoo, but if you can’t make it, the great online shop is always at your fingertips.
EMMA Shop, Ahertajantie 5, Espoo
HAM Shop
HAM Helsinki Art Museum’s shop is conveniently located on the street level of the Tennispalatsi, and you can even pop in while waiting for your movie to begin. The Helsinki connection is strong and small producers and make are honoured. HAM has a permanent display of frescoes by beloved helsinkian Tove Jansson, and you’re sure to find Tove and Moomin-related products, including puzzles, in the HAM shop. The shop has something new every week, so there’s always something fresh to brighten up your everyday life or delight a friend. The HAM Shop and online store. also sell products from the Helsinki Biennial, a major visual arts event.
Helsinki City Museum Shop
The Helsinki City Museum’s shop is the place to go if you want to buy yourself a piece of Helsinki. This shop is full of quality Helsinki-themed gifts or souvenirs: nostalgic postcards, unique books and one-of-a-kind specialities inspired by the museum’s collections will easily fill your shopping basket. Local manufacturers and responsibility are highly valued at all City Museum branches. In the city centre, you can pop into the largest shop on the edge of the Senate Square, but you’ll also find lovely boutiques at the Villa Hakasalmi, the Tram Museum and the Burgher’s House.
Helsinki City Museum Museum Shop, Aleksanterinkatu 16
Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma Shop
The Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma’s shop is a great destination when you’re looking for a gift for someone, even for yourself. Located on the street level, the shop is packed with products inspired by contemporary art and the museum’s art collection – as well as one of the most interesting jewellery collections in the city. For souvenir seekers, there are products made in Finland, including the ever-popular handmade, crunchy snowball! The postcard selection is extensive, with contemporary art and a wide range of subjects from Finnish illustrators. For example, you can browse Kiasma’s Tom of Finland selection in the National Gallery’s joint online museum shop.
Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma Shop, Mannerheiminaukio 2
Sinebrychoff Art Museum Shop
The Sinebrychoff Art Museum’s shop is a real hidden gem. The shop for the art and home museum, focusing on European old art, is located at street level on the edge of a beautiful park. The museum shop offers items based on the exhibitions and the beautiful collection, interesting art books and charming gifts – from delightful keepsakes to floral arrangements to works by Rembrandt and other old masters. You can also order products from the National Gallery’s online museum shopThis link opens in a new browser tab..
Sinebrychoff Art Museum Shop, Bulevardi 40
Kioski Shop at Kusthalle Helsinki
At the Kunsthalle Helsinki’s exhibitions, you can discover contemporary art in what has been hailed as the city’s most beautiful exhibition space. The pink building is a gem of classicism, and on the street level is the Kioski Shop, an inspiring museum shop where you’ll always find something nice to buy. From jewellery to postcards, design to art books, the frequently changing selection offers new and surprising finds. Designed around the exhibits, the cornerstones of the range are homegrown, ecological, personal and made by small manufacturers. Art is also available, for yourself or as a gift, and you can also shop onlineThis link opens in a new browser tab..
Kioski Shop at Kunsthalle Helsinki, Nervanderinkatu 3
Tehtaanmyymälä at Cable Factory
Tehtaanmyymälä (Factory Shop) is the gift shop at the Cable Factory. It combines products from the Finnish Museum of Photography, the Restaurant Museum and the Theatre Museum. The shop also has a wide selection of books and products related to Helsinki and urban culture, and of course also Cable Factory’s own products. Whether you’re looking for personalised gifts, artwork or postcards, the selection is well worth checking out.
Tehtaanmyymälä at Cable Factory, Kaapeliaukio 3
