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Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma (Nykytaiteen Museo)

Mannerheiminaukio 2, Helsinki FIN-00100 , Finland
9-1733-6501
Ranked #17 of 120 attractions in Helsinki
4.0 of 5 stars 51 Reviews
Type: Art Museums, Architectural Buildings
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Antwerpen, Belgium
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

I must admit that I was above all impressed by the temporary exhibition Murder of the crows which impressed me immensely, not only by its content but also by the way it was set up. After that exhibition I was afraid that the other floors could only disappoint me but that was absolutely no true. The Murder of the crows... More

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Helsinki
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012

DIfficult to say anything about collections because they are constantly changing. But the buildign itself is grate view. It is so much better from inside than you could realize. There are good quiet spot when you can watch the city trafic. More

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Leuven, Belgium
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012

I was a little bit disappointed after out visit to the Kiasma. For an entrance ticket you pay good money but a part of the museum was closed for a new exhibition. More

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North Wales
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46 reviews 46 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2012

Three excellent diverse exhibitions featuring paintings, installations, sculpture, photography, video art and sound. Not for those who liek their art traditional More

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Aland Island, Finland
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50 reviews 50 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2012

Varying works of art, painting, music, culture, life that attracts people and artist from all over the world. The building itself exemplifies art in construction. You might be surprise a work of art from your village on display by artist from your country there. Worth visiting. More

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Saint Petersburg, Saint Petersburg City, Russia
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2012

It is indeed the museum of Contemporary art - revealing current trends in finnish and european art and providing creative and warm atmosphere. Want to go there again!! More

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Espoo, Finland
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57 reviews 57 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
60 helpful votes 60 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 26, 2012

This is a nice modern building right next to the new Music Hall and Finnish Parliament. A good cafe in the museum, and nice exhibitions. More

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Kirkkonummi, Finland
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed March 12, 2012

The ugliest building in Helsinki. Ruins the very downtown area of the city. Should be torn down. More

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Helsinki, Finland
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9 reviews 9 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 11, 2012

Best place to view contemporary Finnish art from its collection. Occasionally has very good international artist shows too as well as theatre and screenings. More

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Oslo, Norway
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 5, 2012

Suprisingly good exhibition (thank you for the music and murder of crows) in impressing building. Bit disappointing giftshop. More

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