Children’s Town — Attraction in Helsinki sub-region

Children's Town, located within the Helsinki City Museum, offers an interactive and playful way for visitors to explore Helsinki's history.

The exhibit is filled with a range of engaging activities. Kids have the opportunity to hop into a horse-drawn carriage, take the helm of a ship in a recreated 18th-century scene, play in a 1970s-style grandma's house, and be part of a 1930s elementary school classroom. There is also a dedicated area for the youngest visitors, featuring marine-themed play, reading, and relaxation. The exhibition showcases a collection of popular toys from various eras, such as little ponies, mutant turtles, and Star Wars figures. Children can also engage in activities like playing in an 18th-century shop, practicing old writing tools from sandboxes to blackboards, and participating in puppet shows and theater costume role-playing.

A key feature of Children's Town is its hands-on approach, encouraging children to touch and interact with the displays for a more immersive learning experience, under the watchful eyes of their parents or accompanying adults.

Children's Town is open from 11 AM to 7 PM on weekdays and 11 AM to 5 PM on weekends. Admission is free for everyone. The facility also includes a café, a gift shop, a relaxation area, and a...

Possibly hands down the BEST immersive children's (and adults) museum I have visited! First, I enjoyed how immersive it is as it tells the story of Helsinki with you participating in it! Second, we essentially played dress up with our kid in each exhibit! I would say, us adults felt like kids again playing and discovering with our child! Nothing beats teaching our child how to dial a rotary phone or experiencing a turn of the century school room, or putting on a puppet show! What a fun, AMAZING museum! The cafe was equally wonderful with DELICIOUS...

This is a great place if you have children. Not only is it free admission, but the fact that your children can play in the various exhibitions, like the classroom, grandma's House and 1800s shop, means it becomes something more than just a museum.

We always try to visit when we come to Helsinki, the...