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Ateneum Art Museum: free entry days, tickets & hours
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Ateneum is next free on Friday, 6 November 2026 (in 13 days).
- Free admission days: 6 Nov and 11 Dec 2026.
- Also free: under-18s; Ateneum Late 13 Nov 2026: free for students and under-25s; personal assistants of Disability Card holders.
- Otherwise: standard admission (ticket office) — €23.
Calendar
Free days at Ateneum
For everyone
- FRI6NOVFriday, 6 November 2026 · in 13 days
- FRI11DECFriday, 11 December 2026 · in 7 weeks
For students
- FRI13NOVFriday, 13 November 2026 · in 3 weeks
2 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
- Wednesday and Thursday are the late days (to 20:00).
- Next free days: Friday 6 November (10:00-18:00) and Friday 11 December 2026.
- Main entrance on Kaivokatu; accessible entrance on Ateneuminkuja.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free forFree for under-18s | under-18s | — | No |
| Free dayFree admission days: 6 Nov and 11 Dec 2026 | everyone | 2027 free days not yet announced. | No |
| Free eventAteneum Late 13 Nov 2026: free for students and under-25s | students | Also free for everyone under 25. | No |
| Free with passFree with the Helsinki Card or Museum Card | helsinki card holders | The list includes Museum Card, Helsinki Card, ICOM, CIMAM, Press Card and Kaikukortti. | No |
| Free forFree for personal assistants of Disability Card holders | disabled companions | — | No |
Official prices
Ateneum ticket prices
| Standard admission (ticket office) — Online EUR 21; discounted EUR 13 (18-24, students, pensioners, unemployed, conscripts). | €23 |
| Online standard ticket — EUR 2 cheaper than at the desk. | €21 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
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What a free day saves
Based on the official price (standard admission (ticket office)). Free days are busier — if your dates don't line up, a timed ticket is the trade-off.
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Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:00–18:00 |
| Wed | 10:00–20:00 |
| Thu | 10:00–20:00 |
| Fri | 10:00–18:00 |
| Sat | 10:00–17:00 |
| Sun | 10:00–17:00 |
Tue 10-18, Wed-Thu 10-20, Fri 10-18, Sat-Sun 10-17, closed Mondays. Ticket sales end 30 min before closing. Holiday exceptions apply.
Kaivokatu 2, 00100 Helsinki, Finland
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FAQ
Ateneum: common questions
Is Ateneum free?
Ateneum is free for everyone days: 6 Nov and 11 Dec 2026. Also free: under-18s; Ateneum Late 13 Nov 2026: free for students and under-25s; personal assistants of Disability Card holders. Otherwise the official ticket costs €23.
When are the free days at Ateneum for students?
Upcoming free dates for students: Fri 13 Nov. Bring proof of eligibility; booking rules are listed above.
Who gets free entry to Ateneum?
Under-18s. Disabled companions.
How much is a ticket to Ateneum?
Standard admission (ticket office) costs €23 on the official site.
What day is Ateneum closed?
Ateneum is closed on Mondays. Tue 10-18, Wed-Thu 10-20, Fri 10-18, Sat-Sun 10-17, closed Mondays. Ticket sales end 30 min before closing. Holiday exceptions apply.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- ateneum.fi/en/opening-hours-and-tickets/ · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
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