The best museums Helsinki

The official residence of Urho Kekkonen, Finnish president from 1956 to 1981, was known as the center of Finland's political and governmental life. Tamminiemi remains furnished as it was in Kekkonen's time, and the museum houses a collection of Finnish art and gifts received from foreign visitors. It's a most interesting visit, offering a new insight into an often overlooked aspect of political and diplomatic life. Interesting temporary exhibitions are also organized.

An interactive and entertaining museum that is particularly entertaining for children, with its "children's city"! The "Children's City" (Lasten Kaupunki) is a museum created to raise children's awareness of art and culture in a fun way. This site reviews the history of Helsinki during the 18th century: children can discover the period streets by entering reconstructed shops and workshops, they can measure their strength by loading the cargo on a merchant ship, disguise themselves with period clothing, write on a board... Upstairs, there is a primary school dating back to 1930 with Mormon discipline and a house from the 1970s with games that will inevitably bring back memories for parents. But this museum is also highly appreciated by adults thanks to its very lively and surprising scenography that takes us back in time in the city. On the fourth floor, an astonishing installation invites visitors to discover an olfactory Helsinki, lying on cushions. Feel free to venture into the museum's extensions, at Villa Hakasalmi (Mannerheimintie 13 B), Burgher House, the city's oldest wooden house dating from 1818 decorated in the style of a middle-class home of the 1860s (Kristianinkatu 12), the Workers' Housing Museum (Kirstinkuja 4), giving an idea of social housing from the early 20th century, and the tram museum (Töölönkatu 51 A).

Located on the island of Suomenlinna, this museum traces Finnish military history, with a particular focus on the Second World War. Numerous exhibits and objects retrace the episode of the "Winter War" and help visitors understand the civil and military issues of the period. An impressive tank and period weapons are on display. The ticket also includes a short but unusual visit to the Vesikko submarine.