Arkkitehtuuri- ja designmuseo

What Arkkitehtuuri- ja designmuseo does

Arkkitehtuuri- ja designmuseo (Architecture & Design Museum) is Finland's national special museum for architecture and design, formed in January 2024 through the merger of the Museum of Finnish Architecture (founded 1956) and the Design Museum (founded 1873). The museum operates from Korkeavuorenkatu 23 in Helsinki's Design District, with a Collections Centre in Vantaa, and is run by the nonprofit Foundation for Finnish Museum of Architecture and Design (Suomen arkkitehtuuri- ja designmuseosäätiö sr) through its operating subsidiary AD-museo Oy. It maintains national collections of 75,000 objects, 350,000 photographs, 555,000 drawings, and 800 models from more than 5,500 designers and architects, including the Marimekko and Kaj Franck archives, and supports research through a public library accessible via Finna.fi.

The museum's product surface spans rotating exhibitions, guided tours, architecture walks, audio tours, the Architecture Speaks international lecture series (in partnership with Aalto University), and educational materials. Commercial revenue is generated from ticketed admissions (with free monthly entry), the Design Shop retail outlet, Taito Café, and venue rental (€100–€400/hour for lecture, conference, and lobby spaces), while operating and capital funding flows from the Finnish State, City of Helsinki, and a consortium of private foundations. The institution is preparing for a major expansion: a new museum building in Helsinki's South Harbour (Makasiiniranta), designed by JKMM Architects following a 624-entry international competition, with completion targeted for 2030, funded by €120M in public capital and a €150M endowment that has now reached its minimum target.

Name

Arkkitehtuuri- ja designmuseo

Legal name

Suomen arkkitehtuuri- ja designmuseosäätiö sr

Website

https://admuseo.fi

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Arkkitehtuuri- ja designmuseo is Finland's national special museum for architecture and design, formed in 2024 by merging the Museum of Finnish Architecture and the Design Museum. It serves the public, researchers, schools, and corporate clients through exhibitions, a national collection of over 75,000 objects, retail, café, venue rental, and lectures, ahead of a new 2030 building.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cultural Museum Services

NAICS

Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (7121), Museums (71211), Museums (712110)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Museums (e.g., Maritime, Aviation, Sports, Music, Film) (THAJADAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Art Museums (THAJADAA), History, Heritage & Museum-Focused Study Tours (THAKAGAN)

Keywords

• Architecture museum services
• Design exhibitions
• Cultural heritage preservation
• Museum education programs
• Venue rental events

Headquarters

HQ city

Helsinki

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Museum Admissions: Entry fees for exhibitions and museum visits, with free admission once a month
2. Museum Shop (Design Shop): Sale of design products including Finnish and international designers' products, iconic design objects, architecture books, fashion, glass and ceramics
3. Venue Rental: Rental of lecture space, conference rooms, and lobby areas for events and private functions. Cafés also available for events.
4. Café Services: Taito Café offering soups, salads and café products during museum hours
5. Guided Tours and Workshops: Architecture walks, guided tours, short introduction tours, and educational workshops for groups and schools
6. Foundation Funding and Endowments: Funding from Finnish Architecture and Design Museum Foundation including government grants, city funding, and private donations for operations and new museum development

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Arkkitehtuuri- ja designmuseo operates Finland's national special museum for architecture and design, presenting rotating exhibitions on Finnish and international architecture and design from its collections of 75,000 objects, 350,000 photos, 555,000 drawings, and 800 models. The museum sells design products through its Design Shop, serves food and drinks at Taito Café, offers guided tours, architecture walks, and audio tours, rents its spaces for events, runs the Architecture Speaks lecture series with Aalto University, and provides research, library, and educational services to the public.

Product overview

Arkkitehtuuri- ja designmuseo is Finland's national special museum for architecture and design, operated by AD Museum Ltd. The museum offers a unified portfolio centered on exhibitions and public engagement, combining physical visitor experiences with supporting services. The core offering consists of rotating museum exhibitions showcasing Finnish architecture and design heritage alongside contemporary creators. This is complemented by the Design Shop retail, Taito Café hospitality, self-guided audio tours, expert-led guided tours and architecture walks, venue rental for events, and access to extensive collections and research services including a public library. The Architecture Speaks lecture series and educational materials round out the educational offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Design Shop: Museum shop offering design products, architecture books, fashion, glass, and ceramics from Finnish and international designers
• Taito Café

Products and services

• Museum Exhibitions Rotating exhibitions showcasing Finnish architecture and design history alongside contemporary creators. Current and upcoming shows include Aalto Design – Hyvinvoinnin muodot (5.6.2026–3.1.2027), Juha Vehmaanperä: Craft Punk (20.2.–6.9.2026), and Pako Muumilaaksoon (10.10.2025–1.11.2026). Open to general visitors with free admission once a month.
• Design Shop (Museokauppa) Retail shop at the museum offering design products from Finnish and international designers, including iconic design objects, architecture books, fashion, glass, and ceramics. Open during museum hours and serves as a cultural retail destination.
• Taito Café Fully licensed museum café serving soups, salads, and café products. Seats 35 and is open to the public during museum hours.
• Self-guided Audio Tours (Audiokierrokset) Audio tours allowing visitors to independently explore Helsinki architecture, covering topics from the city's development as Finland's capital. Offered via the museum's digital platform.
• Guided Tours and Workshops Expert-led tours and workshops for schools, families, and organizations covering exhibition content and architecture themes. Available as group bookings.
• Architecture Walks (Arkkitehtuurikävelyt) Expert-created walking tours through Helsinki themed around different aspects of its architecture, led by museum-trained guides. Available for individuals (€15) or private group bookings.
• Venue Rental Rental of museum spaces including Lecture Space (70 m², max 75 persons, €200/hour), Conference Room (up to 16 persons, €100/hour), and first floor lobby (250 m², up to 180 persons, from €400/hour) for corporate events, meetings, and private functions. Prices exclude 25.5% VAT.
• Collections and Library Services Access to the museum's extensive national collections including 75,000 objects, 350,000 photos, 555,000 drawings, and 800 models from more than 5,500 designers and architects. Public library with books, magazines, and archival materials accessible online via Finna.fi.
• Architecture Speaks Lecture Series International lecture series in its 11th season, organized with Aalto University, featuring architects discussing their design processes and roles in architecture. Currently themed 'Structures and Resources' with recordings published on the museum's YouTube channel.
• Educational Materials (Oppimateriaalit) Learning materials for schools and groups, including videos, discussion questions, and downloadable resources on architecture and design topics.

Quantifiable outcome

• Free admission once per month
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• JKMM ArchitectsflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerWon the international design competition for the new Museum of Architecture and Design with proposal 'Kumma', selected from 624 entries worldwide. Responsible for designing the new museum building in Helsinki's South Harbour (Makasiiniranta), scheduled to open in 2030.
• Aalto UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with museum on Architecture Speaks lecture series and research activities. Museum director and researchers involved in academic work.
• Kiinteistö Oy ADMflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerReal estate company owned by City of Helsinki and Finnish State, responsible for developing and constructing the new museum building

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@arkkitehtuurijadesignmuseo
• Facebookfacebook.com/arkkitehtuurijadesignmuseo
• LinkedInfi.linkedin.com/company/admuseo
• Instagraminstagram.com/arkkitehtuuri_ja_designmuseo

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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