Museum

Mon  11.00–17.00
Tue  11.00–17.00
Wed  11.00–18.00
Thu  11.00–17.00
Fri  11.00–17.00
Sat  11.00–17.00
Sun  11.00–17.00

Exception opening hours:
1.5.2026 - - Closed

Archives

Mon  10.00–16.00
Tue  10.00–16.00
Wed  10.00–16.00
Thu  10.00–16.00
Fri  10.00–16.00
Sat  –
Sun  –

Exception opening hours:
13.4.2026 - - 12.00–16.00
29.4.2026 - - Closed
30.4.2026 - - 10.00–14.00
1.5.2026 - - Closed
14.5.2026 - - Closed
15.5.2026 - - Closed

Museum

The Media Museum and Archives Merkki is located in the Kaartinkaupunki district of Helsinki at the corner of Ludviginkatu and Korkeavuorenkatu.

There are two main entrances to the museum, one on Ludviginkatu and the other on Korkeavuorenkatu.

The best way to reach Merkki is by public transport. Check the HSL journey planner for more information.

Our location

Archives

The archive is located on the second floor of 28 Korkeavuorenkatu. Visitors can use the outside doorbell and proceed to the second floor via stairs or elevators.

The best way to reach Merkki is by public transport. Check the HSL journey planner for more information.

Our location

Museum

The accessible entrance to the museum is on Korkeavuorenkatu. This door has a ramp, a handrail and an electronic opening button. The door is located on a gentle hill. The Ludviginkatu entrance has several stairs and no handrail.

The museum is accessible. The exhibitions are on two floors: the 1st floor and the Printing Cellar. The Printing Cellar is on the -1st floor, which is accessible by a spiral staircase and an elevator.

Information, coat racks and toilets are located on the 1st floor. All the museum toilets are gender neutral. One of the them is accessible.

Our staff is happy to help visually impaired visitors. Guide and assistance dogs (and other dogs) are welcome in the museum.

Archives

The entrance to the archives is not entirely accessible. There are steps and thresholds at the front door as well as in the second floor.

The reading room is accessible. There is one unisex, wheel-chair accessible toilet.

Museum

We offer free guided tours, workshops, and other tailored events for those wanting to explore the museum in depth.

Contact us for further information about the museum’s services: e-mail ; tel. +358 20 720 9810.

Archives

Presentations to groups can be organised by prior agreement. The tours are free of charge and last approximately one hour.

Contact us for further information: e-mail , tel. +358 40 141 63 05.

The exhibitions are suitable for all ages. The Lukemisen ilo – Joy of Reading permanent exhibition is specifically designed for children. Look for the big yellow arch to find the kids’ space. There you can find information on the Aku Ankka (Donald Duck) comic books, explore children’s news and relax in a cosy reading nook.

Merkki offers interactive exhibitions for kids on a changing basis.