Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma

Kiasma is a museum of contemporary art in the centre of Helsinki. It is a place where people meet art and where everyone is welcome.

Kiasma is a major architectural destination in the centre of Helsinki. The building was designed by American architect Steven Holl. Kiasma has galleries on five floors, connected by ramps, stairs and elevators. Apart from the galleries, there is also the Kiasma Theatre, library, restaurant and museum shop. The floor area is about 12,000 square metres, of which 9,100 are in museum use.

Kiasma organises exhibitions, performances and events. Public programming in Kiasma makes contemporary art accessible to everyone. Its services range from colour play for toddlers to art workshops for grownups to guided tours and events. Kiasma’s extensive educational programming integrates contemporary art into schoolwork.

Kiasma is part of the Finnish National Gallery, along with the Ateneum Art Museum and the Sinebrychoff Art Museum. The Finnish National Gallery is Finland’s largest art museum organisation.

Kiasma not only presents contemporary art but also collects and preserves it. Our art collections are part of the collections of the Finnish National Gallery and as such is a significant element of Finland’s cultural heritage.