Ateneum Museum

The Ateneum in front of you is widely considered one of the finest museums in Scandinavia, and holds the largest collection of classical art in Finland. Step inside to journey through the artistic movements that helped shape Finnish culture from the 18th to the 20th century. The collection spans Romanticism, Realism, Impressionism, and Cubism.

You’ll also find works by artists like Paul Gauguin, Auguste Rodin, and Paul Cézanne. It’s a unique opportunity to explore Finnish and international art, inside a stunning Neo-Renaissance building dating back to 1887. Above the entrance, you’ll spot the busts of three great artists—Bramante, Raphael, and Phidias—alongside four statues representing the classical art forms: painting, sculpture, geometry, and architecture.

For anyone curious about Finnish art, Ateneum is a must-visit, standing proudly on one of Helsinki’s biggest squares.