Helsinki has a wide variety of museums, offering an insight into both national and international culture, science and history. Here are some of the museums in Helsinki:
- National Museum: a museum of Finnish history, presenting Finnish culture from ancient times to the present day.
- Ateneum Art Museum: the most famous art museum in Finland, with an extensive collection of Finnish art from the 19th century to the present day.
- Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma: A museum of modern art that presents international contemporary art in various forms.
- Helsinki City Museum: a museum of Helsinki's history, presenting the city's past and present.
- Natural History Museum: a natural history museum with a large collection of animals, plants and geological specimens.
- Didrichsen Art Museum: a private art museum exhibiting international modern and contemporary art.
- Amos Rex: Museum of Contemporary Art, located in the centre of Helsinki. The museum has several different exhibitions and spaces.
- Sinebrychoff Art Museum: an old villa displaying art from different periods. The museum also has an extensive collection of European art.
- Suomenlinna Museum: the museum of Suomenlinna Fortress, which presents the history and archaeology of the fortress.
- Museum of Technology: the Museum of Technological Development, which displays a wide range of technical devices and inventions. The museum is located in Helsinki's pitäjänmäki.