The Night of the Arts is an annual cultural event. This year it takes place on Thursday 23 August, involving hundreds of events of all kinds held in a variety of venues, from clubs to the streets and from parks to boutiques. During the Night of the Arts, many museums offer free admission, and galleries and museums extend their opening hours.
Find out more: https://www.helsinginjuhlaviikot.fi/taiteidenyo/en/
Collections include classics of Finnish art from the 19th and the 20th centuries.
Museum of modern and contempary art.
https://www.hamhelsinki.fi/en/
Time-warp the history of the University, from its medieval predecessor and 17th-century beginnings in Turku, through its relocation and reorganisation as a Humboldtian university in Helsinki in 1828, to the Occupation of the Old Student House in the 1960s, and beyond.
https://www.helsinki.fi/en/helsinki-university-museum
Originating in the unification of a private garden founded on its current location in 1763 and the evacuated Academy of Turku Botanical Garden, the Kaisaniemi Botanic Garden is today one of the two great scientific gardens of the University of Helsinki open to public.
https://www.luomus.fi/en/kaisaniemi-botanic-garden
Museum of contemporary art. Changing exhibitions.
Concert hall with a diverse schedule of concerts and events.
https://www.musiikkitalo.fi/en
Archaeology and cultural heritage from the Stone Age to the present day.
https://www.kansallismuseo.fi/en/
Founded in 1923 as a zoological museum in the earlier (and rather showy) building of the Alexander Lyceum (a Russian-speaking cadet school), the museum nowadays displays exhibitions with a wide focus on nature and evolution.
https://www.luomus.fi/en/natural-history-museum
A unique collection and changing exhibitions of old European art.
https://sinebrychoffintaidemuseo.fi/en/
World Heritage Site Suomenlinna is a cultural treasure. The sea fortress's construction began in the mid-18th century, when Finland was still part of Sweden. Today, the fortress and its museums, restaurants, and events are a memorable experience for visitors of all ages. Suomenlinna is a popular visitor attraction and also home of 800 residents.
Ferry connection (15–20 min) from the Market Square. All HSL / HRT (Helsinki Regional Transport Authority) tickets are accepted.
Find out more: https://www.suomenlinna.fi/en/
How to get there: https://www.suomenlinna.fi/en/visitor/how-to-get-there/
The Winter Garden, open to public, is set to the north of the lovely Töölönlahti region in central Helsinki, next to the Helsinki City Garden (closed to public). The greenhouse is dominated by tropical plants and flanked by a rose garden. Entrance is free.
http://vihreatsylit.fi/en/kaupunginpuutarha/