Kaapelitehdas

"Kaapelitehdas is a great example of how Helsinki has taken old industrial complexes and turned them in to cultural hubs. Kaapelitehdas has 3 museums, restaurant, café and regular special events. It is quite close to the the terminal where the Tallink and Silja Line ferries from Tallinn dock, so it could make a great first stop before heading into the city center. The Theater Museum is very interactive and allows you to try on some of genuine theater costumes, it has sound exhibitions of Finnish music throughout the years and of course the history of Finnish theater. Great for kids. Hotel and Restaurant Museum is great to understand more about the history of the restaurant business in Finland, the prohibition era of the 1920s and has rotating temporary collections. The Finnish Museum of Photography is Finland's national specialized museum for photography. It contains and maintains photographs from throughout the ages and helps capture Helsinki and Finnish culture over the past 150 years. Entrance fees (same for all 3 museums) €16 adults €8 students, pensioners, theater professionals €6 5-17 year-olds €0 under 5s, Helsinki Card holders Free last Wednesday of the month 17:00-20:00 Opening times (same for all 3 museums) Mondays closed Tuesday, Thursday–Sunday 11–18 Wednesday 11–20"