Alvar Aallon ateljee
The studio of Alvar Aalto’s architectural office in Munkkiniemi, lit by natural light and furnished with Aalto furniture; visits are by guided tour.
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About the museum
The Alvar Aallon ateljee (Alvar Aalto Studio) was completed in 1955 as the workplace of Aalto’s architectural office, and an extension was built in 1963. The studio is in Munkkiniemi, a short walk from the Aalto family home on Riihitie. Many of Aalto’s best-known buildings were designed in the office.
The building belongs to the Aalto ensemble of 13 sites designed by Alvar, Aino and Elissa Aalto, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The studio’s rooms are lit by natural light and furnished with Aalto furniture.
The visit is made on a guided tour, which tells the story of the office, its architecture and its design. After the guided part, visitors can explore the premises at their own pace.
Highlights
- Aalto’s architectural office workspace from 1955
- Naturally lit rooms and Aalto furniture
- Part of the Aalto ensemble on the UNESCO World Heritage List
- Guided tour in Finnish and English
- Founded
- 1954
- Operated by
- Alvar Aalto -säätiö
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €22 |
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| Reduced | €11students, pensioners and unemployed people (certificate required) |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 17 · Under-18s enter free of charge when accompanied by a guardian. |
| Seniors | €11Pensioners. |
| Students & apprentices | €11 |
| Groups | –Group visits are arranged outside the public tours; the minimum charge is €140 on weekdays 8:00–17:00 and €220 in the evenings and at weekends. If the total of the tickets exceeds the minimum price, the price is determined by the number of participants. |
Prices valid from 1 January 2026. Members of the Alvar Aalto -seura (Alvar Aalto Society) receive a discount. Admission is also free for holders of PRESS, ICOM, ICOMOS and DOCOMOMO cards. The Museokortti is not valid.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: not available
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The studio is not step-free: there are also steps at the entrance.
Kids & families
| Time needed | approx. 60 min |
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| Kids’ admission | free up to age 17 |
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Tiilimäki · 300 m
Use the HSL journey planner; the nearest stop is Tiilimäki, about a 300-metre walk away.
By car
No on-site parking at the museum.
The studio has no car park of its own. The route from the stop is not signposted.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café: not available
- Museum shop
- Wi-Fi
Museum shop accepting cards and cash. There is no café. Wi-Fi is available for visitors. There is no waiting area indoors; the guide collects visitors at the door, and you can wait in the garden.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 40 min |
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| Photography | Photography for personal use is allowed without flash and tripod. Large bags may not be taken into the museum rooms. |
| Good to know | The visit takes about an hour, of which the guided part is about 30–40 minutes; the rest of the time is for exploring the rooms freely. The tour takes at most 15 visitors. Advance booking through the online shop is recommended, as the most popular times may sell out. Group tours are offered in Finnish, Swedish, English, German and Japanese. |
