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Vantaa Museums and Vantaa Art Galleries
(Vantaa, Uusimaa, Finland, FI)



You need not head to Helsinki to visit some great museums, with Vantaa being home to a good selection of cultural attractions and interesting art galleries. The ever-popular Finnish Aviation Museum can be found next to the Helsinki-Vantaa International Airport and around 9 km / 6 miles from the city centre.

Those looking for some good examples of Finnish art should look no further than the Vantaa Art Museum, where many modern pieces are exhibited, created by artists both from the Greater Helsinki region and throughout Finland. Within this complex, there is also a Silence Sound Centre, movie theatre, district library and a restaurant.




Vantaa Museums and Art Galleries: Finnish Aviation Museum - Tietotie 3, Vantaa, FI-01530, Finland, FI
Tel. +358 09 8700 870
Managed by the Finnish Aviation Museum Foundation, this cultural attraction has been here ever since the early 1980s, being expanded a number of times over the years. Currently more than 70 different aircraft are displayed here, including gliders and several light-engine planes. There is also an array of aviation memorabilia, with literally thousands of exhibits here, along with engines and also a variety of propellers. Other highlights include literally thousands of books and magazines, scale models and the popular Cafe Cockpit.
Vantaa museum open: daily - 11:00 to 18:00
Vantaa museum admission: charge, discounts for children and families

Vantaa Museums and Art Galleries: Vantaa Art Museum - Myyrmäki House (Myyrmäkitalo), Kilterinraitti 6, Vantaa, FI-01600, Finland, FI
Tel. +358 09 8393 5570
Situated within the multi-purpose Myyrmäki Hall, the Vantaa Art Museum contains a variety of contemporary art works, from both Finland and throughout Europe. The exhibition space is filled with various visiting exhibitions of both sculptures and paintings, where past artists have included Antero Kahila, Antti Törrönen and Tommi Toija.
Vantaa museum open: Tuesday to Friday - 11:00 to 18:00, Saturday - 10:00 to 15:00
Vantaa museum admission: free

Vantaa Museums and Art Galleries: Vantaa Agricultural Museum - Vanha Nurmijärventie 35, Vantaa, FI-01670 , Finland, FI
Tel. +358 50 341 4646
The bilingual Vantaa Agricultural Museum is managed by the historic association of the Helsinge Lantmannagille Vanda, which was established as long ago as 1882. Comprising two modern wooden buildings, this museum is a relatively recent addition to the city's attractions and only opened in 2006. A wide range of historic farming equipment relating to the city's rich agricultural heritage is to be found here, including some rather old tractors and tools, along with a cafe and events room for up to 200 people.
Vantaa museum open: May to October - hours vary
Vantaa museum admission: charge, discounts for children

Vantaa Museums and Art Galleries: Vantaa City Museum - Hertaksentie 1, Vantaa, FI-01300, Finland, FI
Tel: +358 09 8392 4449
Situated within the former Tikkurila Railway Station, a historic building dating back to the early 1860s, the Vantaa City Museum contains a wealth of exhibits relating to all aspects of the city's history. Many of the exhibitions change on a regular basis, meaning that there is always something fresh to see here.
Vantaa museum open: Monday to Wednesday, Friday - 09:00 to 15:00, Thursday - 13:00 to 18:00, Saturday and Sunday - 11:00 to 16:00
Vantaa museum admission: charge, discounts for students and seniors, children are free

 
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