Ateneum Art Museum is the national gallery of Finland. Its purpose is to care for, build up, study and present the most important art collection in Finland. Through its exhibitions and other activities, Ateneum promotes knowledge and appreciation of the visual arts and our cultural heritage.
Even the Ateneum building itself, designed by architect Theodor Höijer and inaugurated in 1887, is something of a national monument.
Opening hours
Tue, Fri 10–18
Wed, Thu 10–20
Sat, Sun 11–17
Mon closed
Exceptions to opening hours in 2010
Admission fees
Normal admission fee 9 €
Discount admission fee 7 €
Children under 18 years free admission
S Privilege Card holders 8 €
Combined ticket: Ateneum and Sinebrychoff Art Museum 12 €. Valid 1 April – 31 December 2010.
The discount price applies to students, pensioners, conscripts, non-military servicemen, teachers, artists and the unemployed as well as groups of ten or more.
Free admission also for veterans, therapy groups, assistants for the disabled, and ICOM card holders.
Ticket sale ends 30 minutes before museum closing time.