Vantaa City Museum
Welcome to the Vantaa City Museum! We are a museum maintained by the City of Vantaa, and our main premises are located in the old Tikkurila railway station that was built in 1862. Our museum is an expert in the history, cultural heritage and cultural environment of Vantaa as well as a learning environment for residents of Vantaa of all ages.
There is always free admission to the city museum's exhibitions.
Exhibitions and events
We hold exhibitions and events at the old Tikkurila railway station, the Håkansböle manor and all around the city.
Pieni museopuoti museum shop
This link will take you to the Pieni museopuoti online museum shop (website available only in Finnish).
Info
You can find basic information on the museum, the history of Vantaa and answers to frequently asked questions on this page.
For schools and day care centres
The museum offers educational services for learners of all ages. You can find guided tours and workshops for day care centres and schools here.
Online materials
Our materials have been published in the online Finna service, as mobile games and in online exhibitions.
Participate in the work of the museum
Do you want to do your part to add to our shared cultural heritage in Vantaa? On this page you can find tips on how to take historical actions.
Collections and collection services
The museum collections include objects, photographs, archival and audiovisual material as well as newspaper cuttings and a reference library.
Cultural environment
You can find information about issues related to the protection and management of the cultural environment, built heritage and ancient relics.
Research
We record and study the life, history and cultural environment of Vantaa. We also carry out documentation, inventory and research projects.
News
Vantaa City Museum celebrates its 40th anniversary with new attractions
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the founding of the Vantaa City Museum. Two important things will happen during the museum’s anniversary year. The City Museum will gain an entirely new museum location, the Håkansböle Manor Museum. The old Tikkurila station, on the other hand, will host the...
