The Design Museum turns 150 this year for the museum´s collection was founded in 1873. The museum has operated in many locations during its history. In the present facilities, originally built for school use, the museum has been since 1978. 

In the anniversary year, the Design Museum’s work looks to the future and the new museum for Architecture and Design.

“The world needs creativity that breaks boundaries and the capacity to work together for a more sustainable future. This is why the need for creative sectors, like architecture and design, is greater than ever. The new museum for Architecture and Design will not merely fulfil the needs of today or look back on our spectacular history. We are building the foundations for the next 150 years to come, and our goal is to make the tools offered by the design sectors accessible to everyone,” says Jukka Savolainen, Director of the Design Museum.

The 150th anniversary year will be visible in the museum’s activities in many ways.  For example, the Design Evenings events organized on a monthly basis will turn into whole-day events, and entry will be free of charge during the opening hours of the museum, from 11 am to 8 pm.