The collection facilities of Vantaa City Museum
The collection facilities are located in the basement of Hiekkaharju School. Always arrange an appointment in advance.
Introduction
The collection facilities of Vantaa City Museum are used to store collections of items, images and archives. The collection facilities also have a customer service point. Study original photos and search for and browse digital material in the museum database. Always arrange an appointment in advance.
The facilities are located in the basement of Hiekkaharju School. You can find the entrance at the end of the ramp, when you turn left from the school entrance. The entrance is accessible.
The facilities are located in the basement of Hiekkaharju School. You can find the entrance at the end of the ramp, when you turn left from the school entrance. The entrance is accessible.
Arrival
By train: The closest station is Hiekkaharju. The distance from the Hiekkaharju primary school is 1 km. There is an HSL city bike station both at the station and close to the Hiekkaharju primary school.
By bus: Bus 619 from Tikkurila will take you next to the Hiekkaharju primary school, while buses 631 and 641 will take you to Koivukyläntie at a distance of 500 metres.
By car: The school has a parking area where you can leave your car with a parking permit for visitors. Ask for a parking permit at the collection facilities.
Contact and opening hours
Services
Accessibility
The route to the main entrance
- The 2 accessible parking spaces are located outdoors over 10 m from the entrance. The width of the parking spaces is less than 3.6 m.
- The pick-up and drop-off area is located in the vicinity of the entrance, giving easy access to the pavement.
- The route to the entrance is guided, smooth and sufficiently wide.
- There is a steep slope on the passage.
The main entrance
- The entrance stands out clearly and is illuminated. There is a canopy above the entrance.
- The entrance has a ramp under 6 m long.
- The doors connected to the entrance stand out clearly. Outside the door there is sufficient room for moving e.g. with a wheelchair. The door requires the use of a buzzer and is heavy.
In the facility
- The customer service point is on the entrance floor.
- The doors in the customer service point stand out clearly.