Museo Leikki
Museo Leikki in Tapiola presents the history of toys, play and childhood.
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About the museum
The story of Museo Leikki began in 1984, when a national toy collection for a future toy and play museum was launched on the initiative of social councillor Aira Heinänen, with the support of the Lasten Päivän Säätiö (Children's Day Foundation). The Linnanmäki toy and play museum opened in April 1996.
In 2020–2022 the museum was renewed: the focus shifted from the presentation of toys to the world of play more generally, and in autumn 2021 it was given the name Museo Leikki. The museum moved into a new building next to the WeeGee exhibition centre in Tapiola and reopened in its new premises in May 2022. The museum continues its co-operation with the Teatteri Hevosenkenkä theatre.
The museum has a permanent exhibition and a special exhibition, smaller pop-up exhibitions, and a permanent audience programme, which includes a Lego building workshop.
Highlights
- Permanent exhibition on play, toys and childhood
- Exhibition texts in Finnish, Swedish and English
- Little Mornings for babies and toddlers
- Lego building workshop
- Delicatessen Kruunu & Leikki café
Permanent exhibition
- Päänäyttely – The permanent exhibition tells of play, toys and childhood; the exhibition texts are in Finnish, Swedish and English.
- Founded
- 1996
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €15 |
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| Reduced | €7students, unemployed people, conscripts and pensioners |
| Children & teens | €5free up to age 1 · Children aged 2–17; under-2s enter free. |
| Seniors | €7 |
| Visitors with disabilities | –companion free · Personal assistants enter free. |
| Students & apprentices | €7 |
| Groups (11+ people) | €8 per personAdult groups of more than 10 people who have booked a service, such as a guided tour or a workshop. |
| Children's annual pass (ages 2–17) | €25 |
| Joint Leikki and Kruunu ticket, adult | €18 |
| Joint Leikki and Kruunu ticket, reduced | €10 |
Free admission: About once a month a free day for everyone; in 2026 also on 20 November (Children's Rights Day) and 15 December.
The Museokortti, ICOM, OAJ, Talentia, Kaiku and press cards, and a Ukrainian passport give free admission. Adults receive 20% off the full admission price for five days when they show a till receipt from WeeGee. Child groups of at least 10 children pay half price. Kindergarten, comprehensive school and upper secondary groups can visit free by prior agreement.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The entrance is step-free, and the information desk, ticket office, museum shop and toilets are at street level. A wheelchair and rollator can be borrowed from the cloakroom area. The accessible toilets have low children's toilets and changing tables; there is also a gender-neutral toilet. Outdoor shoes are not worn into the exhibition area; shoe storage and plastic overshoes are available in front of it.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 1 |
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- Family tours & workshops
- Stroller-friendly
- Baby changing facilities
- Playground / play area
- Kids’ birthday parties
Little Mornings (Pienten aamut) are intended for babies and toddlers and are included in the admission ticket. There is a play area and picnic tables in the yard. Outdoor prams are left outside the museum; indoor prams, pram covers and baby carriers can be borrowed.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
WeeGee-talo
It is about a 10-minute walk from Tapiola metro station. Buses 111, 113, 548 and 549, and local buses 116 and 119, stop at the WeeGee-talo stop at the junction of Ahertajantie and Pohjantie.
By car
Paid parking
Paid outdoor parking at Ahertajantie 5 (€3/h), and the Kulttuuriparkki car park at Ahertajankuja 5 (entry 6:00–23:00, €3/h). Buses can drop groups off at the Pohjantie stops E2107 and E2108.
The entrance is on the side facing the WeeGee exhibition centre. The nearest city bike station is on Ahertajantie.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Museum shop
- Coat check
- Lockers
Café Delicatessen Kruunu & Leikki and museum shop. The lobby has free lockable storage lockers and coat hooks.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | The museum offers guided tours and workshops; birthday parties and group visits must be booked in advance. |
