TAHTO
A culture centre for sport and physical activity at the Olympic Stadium, whose main exhibition The Story of Will (Tahdon tarina) and the Liikuntaseikkailu (Physical Activity Adventure) appeal to the whole family.
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About the museum
TAHTO is a museum and experience centre at the Olympic Stadium in Helsinki, presenting the history and culture of Finnish sport and physical activity. It is run by the Suomen Urheilumuseosäätiö (Finnish Sports Museum Foundation), which was founded on 2 March 1938. The museum receives funding from the Ministry of Education and Culture, and it describes itself as the only general museum of its field in the country.
The museum’s collections form the national collection of Finnish physical activity and sport. It includes about 36,000 objects, two kilometres of archives, 30,000 books, half a million photographs and thousands of volumes of magazines and newspapers. Material has been collected since the early 20th century.
The main exhibition The Story of Will (Tahdon tarina) is designed to be experienced with all the senses. It is divided into four themes: Changing Room, Helsinki 1952, Heroism, and Snow and Ice. Besides the exhibition, visitors can move about and try things for themselves in the Liikuntaseikkailu, which is included in the price of the museum admission ticket. The museum’s library and archive serve researchers and other seekers of information.
As a national museum operator, TAHTO reaches more than 100,000 visitors a year.
Highlights
- Main exhibition The Story of Will (Tahdon tarina)
- The Helsinki 1952 Olympics and the silver Olympic torch
- Finland’s first chairlift from Pyhätunturi, which visitors can sit on
- Matti Nykänen’s ski jumping equipment and medals
- Liikuntaseikkailu (Physical Activity Adventure) for the whole family
Permanent exhibitions
- Tahdon tarina – The main exhibition is designed to be experienced with all the senses, and its themes are Changing Room, Helsinki 1952, Heroism, and Snow and Ice.
- Liikuntaseikkailu – An interactive world of moving, learning and discovering for children, young people and adults; included in the museum admission ticket.
- Founded
- 1938
- Operated by
- Suomen Urheilumuseosäätiö
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €17 |
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| Reduced | €12students, pensioners, conscripts and people doing civilian service, and unemployed people |
| Children & teens | €7free up to age 6 · Ages 7–17 €7; ages 0–6 free of charge. |
| Groups (11+ people) | €12 per personGroups of more than 10 people €12 per person; school groups during the school day with a teacher €4 per pupil. Groups must book their visit in advance. |
| Combined ticket for TAHTO and the Stadium tower, adults | €20.50The combined ticket cannot be bought with culture cards. |
OP cooperative owner customers enter free of charge with OP-mobiili, and their party (up to 5 people) receives a discount: adults €8.50, pensioners, students, unemployed people and conscripts €6, children aged 7–17 €3.50. Veikkaus loyalty customers receive two tickets for the price of one on Mondays from the ticket desk. Museokortti (Finnish Museum Card), Helsinki Card, Helsinki City Pass, ePassi, Edenred, MobilePay, cash and bank and credit cards are accepted as means of payment.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The route to the museum’s main door and the museum interiors are barrier-free. To the right of the entrance there is an accessible toilet with a changing table, as well as cloakroom hooks and lockable storage lockers. Accessible parking spaces are on the west side of TAHDO, at the left end of the building. Guide dogs and assistance dogs are welcome. Guided tours in Finnish, Swedish and English must be booked in advance.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 6 |
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- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
- Baby changing facilities
- Playground / play area
- Kids’ birthday parties
The main exhibition has a route designed for children and young people. Liikuntaseikkailu is an interactive physical activity and learning environment for the whole family, and it is included in the admission ticket. Birthday party packages are available for children’s birthday celebrations.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
There are bus and tram stops nearby, for example Töölön Kisahalli, Töölön kirjasto, Ooppera and Auroran sairaala. Routes can be found in the HSL journey planner.
By car
Paid parking
The nearest paid car parks are at Tornipiha; city spaces are on Urheilukatu, at the Mäntymäki field and in front of the Töölön Kisahalli. Helsingin Jäähalli offers four hours of free parking, but on event days parking is paid.
- Accessible parking
The entrance is on the tower side of the Stadium, at the upper end of Tornipiha. Events at the Stadium may affect parking possibilities.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Museum shop
- Coat check
- Lockers
TAHTO Shop sells gifts, books, food products, souvenirs and official clothing of the Finnish Olympic team; Museokortti can also be bought from the shop. The Stadion Bistro has its own opening hours.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Public guided tours are held, and groups can order guided tours and workshops in Finnish, Swedish and English. Groups must always book in advance. Liikuntaseikkailu is open to all museum visitors, except for the school class slots booked in advance. |
