Saastamoinen Foundation supports the founding of the New Museum of Architecture and Design in Makasiiniranta, Helsinki. The New Museum of Architecture and Design is coming to Helsinki, combining the existing Museum of Finnish Architecture and Design Museum as well as their unique collections. The museum is expected to open in Makasiiniranta, South Harbour, in 2030.
The design competition for the New Museum of Architecture and Design was won by the Finnish firm JKMM Architectswith their proposal “Kumma.” Photo: JKMM Architects.
The results of the international design competition for the museum’s new building were announced in September 2025. The Finnish firm JKMM Architects, known for its museum architecture, was selected as the winner with their proposal “Kumma.” The museum’s new home aims to provide a setting for world-class museum activities and to enable the museum’s social mission, shaping our shared future through architecture and design.
The new Museum of Architecture and Design will rise in Makasiiniranta, South Harbour, as part of the Makasiiniranta development project, where it will form a vibrant and easily accessible ensemble together with the Market Square and the Old Market Hall.
Kumma building by JKMM Architects will be the home of the new museum in South Harbour. Photo: JKMM Architects
The City of Helsinki and the Finnish Government have each committed to supporting the Finnish Museum of Architecture and Design Foundation, responsible for establishing the museum, with a capital donation of 60 million euros. A number of private foundations and funds have also provided significant support for the new museum. The founding partners — Jane and Aatos Erkko Foundation, Finnish Cultural Foundation, Svenska kulturfonden, Saastamoinen Foundation, the Finnish Society of Crafts and Design Centennial Foundation, and Jenny and Antti Wihuri Foundation — have made donations that will enable world-class operations in the museum’s new building.
While awaiting the completion of the new museum building, the Museum of Architecture and Design continues its activities in Kaartinkaupunki, Helsinki, with changing exhibitions.
You can read more about the museum’s programme and the development of the new museum at admuseo.fi.