Designmuseo
Designmuseum is a specialist museum in Finland that selects and maintains a design collection. The museum is responsible for research and documentation in its field, and for holding exhibitions on design history and contemporary products. The museum also organizes international exhibitions on Finnish art and design.
Designmuseum was founded in 1873 as a study collection for the arts and crafts school. It has operated in its current premises since 1978. The museum building was designed in 1894 by architect Gustaf Nyström. In 1989, the Foundation of the Museum of Art and Design was established to support the activities of Designmuseum.
Contact
Designmuseo
Korkeavuorenkatu 23
Summertime
1 June - 31 August:
Every day 11-18
Wintertime
1 September - 30 May:
Tue 11-20
Wed-Sun 11-18
Mondays closed
+358 09 622 0540
http://www.designmuseum.fi
info@designmuseum.fi
