Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma (Nykytaiteen Museo)

26 Reviews | Add Review

Address:Mannerheiminaukio 2, Helsinki
Hours:Tues: 10am - 5pm, Wed - Fri: 10am - 8:30pm, weekends: 10am - 6pm. Closed Mondays
Admission:Adults: € 8, Children (under 18yrs): Free

ATTRACTION Keywords:

Cultural Experience, Museum

10:06 PM Saturday, May 26
Passing clouds. Mild.
7 day forecast »

The Kiasma Museum of Modern Art (or Nykytaiteen Museo) is housed in a curvaceous and quirky chalk-white building. It exhibits a rapidly growing collection of Finnish and international modern art from the 1960s to the 1990s.

Leading Finnish artists in the permanent collection include Nina Roos, Susanne Gottberg, Jussi Nivi and the homoerotic illustrator Touko Laaksonen, better known as Tom of Finland. Some of the international artists represented are Nan Goldin, Richard Serra, Andy Warhol and Cindy Sherman. In addition to its impressive collection of visual art, the Kiasma regularly presents performance art, dance, music and films. Innovative and engaging, the Kiasma is not only a world-class museum but also a laboratory for artistic experimentation and expression.

The focus is definitely on the Finnish penchant for the offbeat. The cafe and beer terrace are also very popular in summer.

Latest Reviews All Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma (Nykytaiteen Museo) Reviews »

Add Review

Review by ALICIA P, February 2012

Doing what: Helsinki Card

I really enjoyed visiting Helsinki. Different buildings- a mix of both old and new. Lots of different things to do here. Very expensive city, however, there are supermarkets everywhere so you can pick up cheaper food (than buying at restaurants/cafes). Public transport is excellent, however expensive too. It is worth buying a day ticket, as it pays for itself in three rides. I only used the trams, which was very good to get around. The 3T tram is very good for sightseeing.