Helsinki Biennial 2025 The major contemporary art event showcases 37 artists or collectives from Finland and around the world. The biennial spreads across three distinct venues: the unique maritime setting of Vallisaari Island, Esplanade Park in the heart of Helsinki, and HAM Helsinki Art Museum’s Tennis Palace premises. 8 June–21 September 2025 Read more about the biennial Current exhibitions Näyttelyt Helsinki Biennial 2025 08.06.2025 – 21.09.2025 Tove Jansson: Frescoes and Hobgoblin’s Hat 25.04.2025 – 04.01.2026 Jenni Rahkonen: A Rat’s Happiness 17.05.2025 – 06.07.2025 Free 90 25.04.2025 – 04.01.2026 Bambi Forever! 08.03.2024 – 26.10.2025 Public art Art can be experienced all over Helsinki! Explore Helsinki’s public artworks on a map or list. Explore Collection HAM looks after an art collection of 10,000 works that belong to all residents of Helsinki. Collection Events Guided tourPääsylipun hinnallaOpen guided tour in Finnish14.6.2025 13:00 – 13:45 Read more Guided tourPääsylipun hinnallaOpen guided tour in English14.6.2025 14:00 – 14:45 Read more Guided tourPääsylipun hinnallaOpen guided tour in Swedish14.6.2025 15:00 – 15:45 Read more All events News Helsinki Biennial 2025 opens to the public on Sunday 8 June Jun 06, 2025 Helsinki to unveil permanent public artwork by Icelandic-Danish artist Olafur Eliasson May 20, 2025 New public artworks inspired by fairy tales, movement, and the golden age of design Apr 15, 2025 Helsinki Biennial 2025 brings together 37 artists and collectives Mar 26, 2025 HAM shop Find the most creative gift ideas and make discoveries from our range of art books, posters, jewellery, art supplies and unique exhibition merchandise. HAM shop HAM Kids Crouch down to view art from a child’s perspective. Below you can find our best tips for making the most of your visit with kids. Admission to HAM is always free for everyone under the age of 18! Read more Groups Are you planning on visiting the museum with your friends, workmates, relatives or neighbours? Our guided tours and art workshops for groups offer a great way to spend time together. Read more
