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Architecture & Design Museum (formerly Design Museum): free entry days, tickets & hours
Independent guide, not the official Design Museum website. Official links are under Sources.
Design Museum is next free on Tuesday, 27 October 2026 (in 3 days).
- Free Evenings: 27 Oct, 24 Nov, 29 Dec 2026, 16:00-20:00.
- Also free: personal assistants and support persons.
- Otherwise: adult (30-69) — €23.
Calendar
Free days at Design Museum
- TUE27OCTTuesday, 27 October 2026 · in 3 days · 16:00–20:00
- TUE24NOVTuesday, 24 November 2026 · in 4 weeks · 16:00–20:00
- TUE29DECTuesday, 29 December 2026 · in 2 months · 16:00–20:00
3 free days for everyone in the next 12 months. Closures and public holidays are already taken out. Group-only days need proof of eligibility.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Next Free Evening: Tuesday 27 October 2026, 16:00-20:00.
- Under-30s pay only EUR 6.
- Construction in front of the museum: use the Korkeavuorenkatu main entrance (accessible entrance via the courtyard).
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free hoursFree Evenings: 27 Oct, 24 Nov, 29 Dec 2026, 16:00-20:00 · 16:00–20:00 | everyone | Once a month; no Free Evenings in June, July or August. | No |
| Free with passFree with the Helsinki Card or Museum Card | helsinki card holders | Museum Card price is EUR 0 for standard entry. | No |
| Free forFree for personal assistants and support persons | disabled companions | Listed under 'Other groups with free entry'. | No |
Official prices
Design Museum ticket prices
| Adult (30-69) — Young people 18-29 EUR 6; children 2-17 EUR 3; seniors 70+ EUR 14. | €23 |
| Combo ticket with audio guide, adult — Exhibition entry plus audio guide. | €25 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Worth timing your visit?
What a free day saves
Based on the official price (adult (30-69)). Free days are busier — if your dates don't line up, a timed ticket is the trade-off.
Tickets & tours
Best-rated tickets and tours: Design Museum
Ratings and prices from the booking partners; prices may change.
Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 11:00–20:00 |
| Wed | 11:00–18:00 |
| Thu | 11:00–18:00 |
| Fri | 11:00–18:00 |
| Sat | 11:00–18:00 |
| Sun | 11:00–18:00 |
Winter season (1 Sep-31 May): Tue 11-20, Wed-Sun 11-18, closed Mondays. Summer (1 Jun-31 Aug): daily, Mon-Fri 11-20, Sat-Sun 11-18.
Korkeavuorenkatu 23, Helsinki, Finland
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FAQ
Design Museum: common questions
Is Design Museum free?
Design Museum is free for everyone evenings: 27 Oct, 24 Nov, 29 Dec 2026, 16:00-20:00. Also free: personal assistants and support persons. Otherwise the official ticket costs €23.
Who gets free entry to Design Museum?
Disabled companions — listed under 'Other groups with free entry'..
How much is a ticket to Design Museum?
Adult (30-69) costs €23 on the official site.
What day is Design Museum closed?
Design Museum is closed on Mondays. Winter season (1 Sep-31 May): Tue 11-20, Wed-Sun 11-18, closed Mondays. Summer (1 Jun-31 Aug): daily, Mon-Fri 11-20, Sat-Sun 11-18.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- admuseo.fi/en/event/free-evening-2/ · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
- admuseo.fi/en/visit-us/ · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
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