The Finnish National Gallery consists of three museums: Ateneum Art Museum, Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma, and Sinebrychoff Art Museum. The Ateneum Art Museum houses classic Finnish art from the 19th century to the modern era. In addition to showcasing its collection, the museum frequently hosts major exhibitions of internationally renowned artists. Recently, it has held exhibitions of works by artists such as Amedeo Modigliani, Alice Neel, and photography exhibitions by Henri Cartier-Bresson.
Helsinki Art Museum
The Helsinki Art Museum (HAM) primarily features modern and contemporary art. The Helsinki Art Museum is located in the same building as a popcorn-scented cinema, hence the famous slogan: 'Art is the popcorn for the mind.'
Amos Anderson Art Museum
The Amos Anderson Art Museum boasts one of the richest collections of private art in Finland. Amos Anderson was an industrialist during his lifetime and dedicated himself to sponsoring art activities. The current museum building was his residence, built in 1913. In 2018, the museum will be renamed 'Amos Rex' and reopen. The new location is at Lasipalatsi Square in the center of Helsinki, a site renowned for its distinctive architectural style.
Espoo Museum of Modern Art
EMMA - Espoo Museum of Modern Art is located in the former printing hall of the Weilin+Göös printing company in Tapiola. It is only a 20-minute bus ride from Helsinki. In addition to frequently hosting temporary exhibitions, the museum also showcases a collection of 20th-century and contemporary art masterpieces.
Serlachius Museums
The Serlachius Museums are located in the small town of Mänttä-Vilppula, 250 kilometers north of Helsinki. The museums were founded by paper mill owner and art patron Gösta Serlachius (1876–1942) to preserve his private art collection. Gösta’s Pavilion, which was completed and opened in 2014, is the latest expansion of the museum buildings and is dedicated to showcasing artworks.
Sara Hildén Art Museum
Located in Tampere, the Sara Hildén Art Museum houses a large collection of modern and contemporary art masterpieces. The Sara Hildén Foundation continues to expand and showcase its collection, frequently hosting retrospectives of internationally renowned artists.
Pori Art Museum
Pori Art Museum is located in the city center of Pori, by the Kokemäki River. The museum is housed in the former customs building and showcases a collection of artworks, including pieces from the Maire Gullichsen Art Foundation, which particularly focuses on Finnish abstract art from the 20th century.
Wäinö Aaltonen Museum of Art
The Wäinö Aaltonen Museum of Art, named after the Finnish master sculptor, is dedicated to showcasing contemporary art masterpieces, with a focus on artists from the Turku region, works by Wäinö Aaltonen himself, and sculpture art. This modernist style museum building is located on the banks of the Aura River in the center of Turku.
