Welcome to Yrjönkatu!
A home full of art and the atmosphere of a bygone era, on Yrjönkatu in the heart of Helsinki. The home of prominent arts patron and businessman Amos Anderson (1878–1961) has now been restored to its original 1920s spirit.
Come for a visit
The museum is open on Wednesdays from 4 PM to 8 PM and on Saturdays from 11 AM to 5 PM.
Admission is free. Visitors may also book a visit in advance if they wish to.
We have a free intorduction guided tour in english every summer saturdat at 4 PM.
The museum is located at Yrjönkatu 27, Helsinki.
Come for a visit!
Amos Valentin Anderson
Amos Anderson (1878–1961) was Finland’s leading newspaper publisher and newspaper printing press owner, a respected businessman and a major national figure with strong ties to the world of art and culture – undoubtedly one of the country’s greatest cultural patrons of all time.
Meet Amos Anderson
Intro tours on Saturdays at 4 PM
Introductory tours in English are offered every Saturday at 4 PM in July and August.
The introductory tour is a brief presentation about the life of Amos Anderson and the history of the building and the museum.
The tour is free of charge and you can book your ticket in advance.
Amos Andersons Hem house museum showcases works from his personal collection, including Finnish art from the late 19th to early 20th century. However, the majority of the works reflect his preference for European art from the 16th to 19th centuries.
Explore our art collection
Groups
During the tour, our expert will guide you through the museum, delving into its themes and selected artworks. Our guide is happy to tailor the tour to suit your specific interests, whenever possible.
Guided tours are available when the museum is closed to other visitors.
Home
Amos Andersons Hem is a museum filled with personal history and art. It is located in the former home and office building of businessman and arts patron Amos Anderson (1878–1961) on Yrjönkatu in Helsinki. The museum comprises four rooms of his home on the fifth floor as well a chapel with an organ, located half a floor higher. The museum offers the perfect opportunity to explore a prestigious bourgeois home of the 1920s – as well as its unique art collection.
Peek into the home