Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma (Nykytaiteen Museo)

The Kiasma Museum of Modern Art (or Nykytaiteen Museo) is housed in a curvaceous and quirky chalk-white building. It exhibits a rapidly growing collection of Finnish and international modern art from the 1960s to the 1990s.

Leading Finnish artists in the permanent collection include Nina Roos, Susanne Gottberg, Jussi Nivi and the homoerotic illustrator Touko Laaksonen, better known as Tom of Finland. Some of the international artists represented are Nan Goldin, Richard Serra, Andy Warhol and Cindy Sherman. In addition to its impressive collection of visual art, the Kiasma regularly presents performance art, dance, music and films. Innovative and engaging, the Kiasma is not only a world-class museum but also a laboratory for artistic experimentation and expression.

The focus is definitely on the Finnish penchant for the offbeat. The cafe and beer terrace are also very popular in summer.

Practical Info

Nearest tram stop is Lasipalatsi, nearest Metro station is Rautatientori, nearest train station is Helsinki.