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National Museum of Finland extension
Reopening expected spring 2027
About National Museum of Finland extension
The National Museum closed in October 2023 for renovation and an extension; it estimates reopening in spring 2027 (kansallismuseo.fi).
Why it's on our list
- Spring 2027
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with National Museum of Finland extension before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from National Museum of Finland extension are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest metro and tram stops
- KansallismuseoTram 1Tram 4Tram 1050 m1 min walk
- Hesperian puistoTram 1Tram 4Tram 10400 m5 min walk
- HankenTram 2Tram 1T550 m7 min walk
Nearest taxi ranks
- Taxi rank, Museokatu100 m1 min walk
- Taxi rank, Eteläinen Rautatiekatu450 m6 min walk
Taxis can also be booked by app or phone.
Key sights
- Oodi350 mWalk 5 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 5 min
- Temppeliaukio Church450 mWalk 5 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 5 min
- Amos Rex550 mWalk 7 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Ateneum850 mWalk 11 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Esplanadi Park1.2 kmWalk 15 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Helsinki Cathedral1.2 kmWalk 15 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Market Square1.5 kmWalk 18 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Uspenski Cathedral1.7 kmWalk 21 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Löyly2.5 kmWalk 32 minCycle 10 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Helsinki Airport16 kmCar or taxi 49 min
Main railway stations
- Helsinki Central600 mWalk 8 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Pasila2.7 kmWalk 33 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 11 min