Vantaan historian museo
The Vantaan historian museo (Vantaa History Museum), in the old railway station of Tikkurila, presents the past of the Vantaa region; admission is free.
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About the museum
The museum operates in the old station building in Tikkurila, which is Finland's oldest brick railway station. The building was completed in 1862 and designed by the provincial architect Carl Albert Edelfelt.
The Tikkurila unit of the Vantaa City Museum was given the name Vantaan historian museo (Vantaa History Museum) on 1 September 2026. The new name was chosen from nearly 200 proposals, because the name Vantaan kaupunginmuseo had become unclear after a second publicly accessible unit, the Håkansbölen manor museum, opened in June 2026. Vantaan kaupunginmuseo remains the name of the whole museum organisation.
Until now Tikkurila has hosted only changing exhibitions. The first permanent exhibition on the history of the Vantaa region, presenting the past of the area over 10,000 years, opens to the public on 27 November 2026.
Highlights
- Finland's oldest brick railway station, from 1862
- First permanent history exhibition opens on 27 November 2026
- Free admission
- Weekly free guided tours
- Small museum shop and reference library
Permanent exhibition
- Pysyvä historianäyttely – The first permanent exhibition presents the past of the Vantaa region over 10,000 years.
- Operated by
- Vantaan kaupunki
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
There is always free admission to the exhibitions. A visit stamp for the Museokortti app can be requested at the information desk.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking: not available
- 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
Accessible parking spaces are not marked separately, but the drop-off point for transport is less than 5 metres from the entrance. The main entrance has two steps, a ramp and thresholds over 2 cm high, and the door is heavy. There is a step-free entrance at ground level at the back of the building; the door can be opened by ringing the doorbell or calling +358 40 708 4551. The exhibition spaces are on two floors, and a lift is in the waiting hall next to the step-free entrance. The toilet on the floor of the information desk is step-free.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Tikkurilan asema
The museum is at the old Tikkurila railway station, next to the Asemakeskus Dixi station centre. All long-distance and commuter trains on the main line stop at Tikkurila, and the station centre has a local bus terminal.
By car
Parking available
There is a small customer car park in front of the museum; a parking permit can be obtained from the information desk. The Asemakeskus Dixi station centre has a multi-storey car park.
- Accessible parking: not available
In the southern underpass of Tikkurila station there is a bicycle parking hall, which can be entered with an HSL travel card.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
A small museum shop sells books, postcards and objects. Visitors may stay and read the books in the reference library.
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 | Free guided tours for the public are held every week, and groups can book their own guided tour. The museum also organises workshops and events. |
