Welcome

Welcome to the Iittala & Arabia Design Centre in Helsinki

Are you wondering what to do in Helsinki today? Come and discover Iittala & Arabia Design Center's tours, workshops and exhibitions. You can also enjoy a cup of coffee or stop by for a snack.

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The newest addition to Helsinki’s dynamic art and design scene – where you can take a deep dive into two of Finland’s best-known design and lifestyle brands, Iittala and Arabia.

More than a window into the history, present and future of these legendary brands, the centre invites guests to interact with working artists and explore their own creativity through exhibitions, workshops, guided tours, design talks and events.

Iittala and Arabia are brands registered by Fiskars Group.

Get here

By tram

Take tram number 6 or 8 to Arabia and get off at the Arabiankatu stop.

Check your route here
By bus

Take bus number 68 or 71 to Arabia and get off at the Arabia stop.

Check your route here
By car

Parking is available on Hämeentie near the centre’s main entrance.

Hämeentie 135 A
00560 Helsinki
Finland

Design Centre Store:
+358 (0) 20 439 3507

Design Lab info:
+358 (0) 20 439 5326
(tue-sun 12-16)

Exceptional opening times

Opening times

Lab & Design Museum Arabia

Mon	Closed
Tue-Fri	12-18
Sat-Sun	10-16

Store

Mon-Fri	10-20
Sat	10-17
Sun	10-16

Cafe

Mon-Thu	8-18
Fri	8-17
Sat-Sun	Closed

Arabia Art Department Society

Open by appointment

Holidays and Exceptional Opening Times

Independence Day	6.12.19	Closed
Christmas Eve Christmas Day Boxing Day	24.12.19 _ Store _ Museum 25.12.19 26.12.19	10-13 Closed Closed Closed
New Year's Eve New Year's Day	31.12.19 _ Store _ Museum 1.1.20	10 - 18 12 - 18 Closed
Epiphany	6.1.20	Closed
Good Friday Normal Saturday Easter Day Easter Monday	10.4.20 11.4.20 _ Store _ Museum 12.4.20 13.4.20 _ Store _ Museum	Closed 10 - 17 10 - 16 10 - 16 10 - 16 Closed
May Day Eve May Day	30.4.20 1.5.20	10 - 16 Closed
Mother's Day	12.5.20	10 -16
Ascension Day	21.5.20	10 - 16
Pentecost	31.5.20	10 - 16
Midsummer's Eve Midsummer Day Midsummer Sunday	19.6.20 20.6.20 21.6.20	Closed Closed 10 - 16
All Saints' Day All Saints' Day Sunday	31.10.20 1.11.20	10 - 16 10 - 16
Independence Day	6.12.20	Closed
Christmas Eve Christmas Day Boxing Day	24.12.20 _ Store _ Museum 25.12.20 26.12.20	10 - 13 Closed Closed Closed
New Year's Eve New Year's Day	31.12.20 _ Store _ Museum 1.1.21	10 - 16 10 - 16 Closed

Accessibility

Entry for wheelchairs, prams and buggies is via the main entrance on Hämeentie. The accessible toilet is located in the Design Lab on the 8th floor.

+358 (0) 20 439 5326

info@designcentrehelsinki.com

Group visits

The guided tour (booking in advance) is an excellent way to get the most out of your visit to the centre.

Guided tour *

The guided tour is an excellent way to get the most out of your visit to the centre. The first stop in the tour is the fully renovated Design Museum Arabia, where you can explore the museum’s highlights of Finnish ceramics and glassware. Next you will see the ongoing exhibition at the Design Lab Gallery and you are able to visit one studio of the Arabia Art Department Society. The story of Fiskars Group is visible through the installations at Fiskars Pavilion.

Get in touch with us to ensure your tour meets the needs and interest of your group.

Plus you will have plenty of time to shop at the new Iittala & Arabia Design Centre Store or just relax in the café with a well-deserved cup of coffee.

Weekdays Mon-Fri

Duration: approx 1,5 hours

Language: Finnish, English, Swedish, Japanese.

Singles, couples and small groups: 40 € / tour - 1.1.20 -> 50 € / tour

Groups over 10 people: 4 € / person - 1.1.20 -> 5 € / person

Tours start by gathering at the entrance of the Iittala & Arabia Design Centre Store at the 2nd floor.

* IN JULY 2020 WE DO NOT ARRANGE GUIDED TOURS

Welcome!