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Check out the events calendar and discover all daily happenings on and around the University of Helsinki.
10.12. 2018
HCAS Symposium: Creativity in Art and Science: Genius, Collaborative Processes and Networks
Mon 10.12. - Tue 11.12.2018 9:00-18:00 Helsinki Collegium for Advanced Studies...
10.12. 2018
Machine Learning Coffee Seminar - Guoying Zhao - Towards Emotion AI
Mon 10.12.2018 9:00-10:00 Exactum D122 Abstract: Developing emotionally...
10.12. 2018
Biomedicum Helsinki seminar: Clive Svendsen
Mon 10.12.2018 12:00-13:00 Biomedicum Helsinki, lecture hall 1 Haartmaninkatu...
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Come and visit us!

Walk with mammoths and broaden your thinking through newest scientific knowledge. Discover a rare plant and travel across the universe. The University of Helsinki’s visitor attractions are welcoming you to drop by or stay for longer.
Attractions at the University of Helsinki

Natural History Museum

The exhibitions in the Natural History Museum depict the diverse nature of Finland and the rest of the world.

At­trac­tions at the Uni­versity of Hel­sinki

The University of Helsinki offers several interesting attractions which you can visit quickly or peruse at leisure to learn more

Botanic gardens

The botanic gardens in Kaisaniemi and Kumpula have a versatile and fascinating collection of living plants on display.

Think Corner

Think Corner offers the latest in research in the heart of the City Centre Campus, surrounded by the passionate young and wise seniors, in the living room of one of the world’s top universities. Think Corner offers spaces, services and events to generate new thinking and new creative energy. Doors and ideas are open for everyone.