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:
18.4.2025 - - Closed
19.4.2025 - - 11.00–17.00
20.4.2025 - - 11.00–17.00
21.4.2025 - - Closed
1.5.2025 - - Closed
2.5.2025 - - 11.00–13.00
29.5.2025 - - 11.00–17.00

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:
17.4.2025 - - 10.00–14.00
18.4.2025 - - Closed
19.4.2025 - - Closed
20.4.2025 - - Closed
21.4.2025 - - Closed
1.5.2025 - - Closed
2.5.2025 - - Closed
29.5.2025 - - Closed
30.5.2025 - - 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. In addition, on Ludviginkatu, in the direction of Erottajankatu, is the museum’s old entrance, which is currently used as an accessible entrance and emergency exit route.

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

Please note: the museum main entrances are not yet accessible. We apologize for this. There are several steps at the door on Ludviginkatu. There is one step at the door on Korkeavuorenkatu.

Our most accessible entrance is the museum’s old door, in front of which a lightweight, portable ramp for wheelchairs will be added. This door is on Ludviginkatu, from the museum’s main doors towards Erottajankatu. This door is usually locked, and we will open it when needed.

If you need a ramp or additional information about you arrival, please contact the opening hours by phone: 020 720 9810. We will update the information here when the door on Korkeavuorenkatu is modified to be fully accessible.

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The museum has two floors. For wheelchair users, there is an elevator providing access to the printing cellar.

The information desk, the coat racks as well as the toilets are situated in the first floor. There are three unisex toilets, and one of them is accessible.

Guide or assistance dogs (and other dogs as well) are warmly welcome to assist their owner during the visit.

Please note that the museum offers Sensory-Friendly Hours on the last Tuesday of each month at 3-5 pm.

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.