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The Finnish Glass Museum

Tourist attraction Museum

One of the Best Places To Visits in Riihimäki


Address

Tehtaankatu 23, 11910 Riihimäki

Website

www.suomenlasimuseo.fi

Contact

050 5001956

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (1K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 10 am to 5 pm
  • Wednesday: 10 am to 5 pm
  • Thursday: 10 am to 4 pm
  • Friday: (Good Friday), Closed, Holiday hours
  • Saturday: 10 am to 5 pm
  • Sunday: (Easter), 10 am to 5 pm, Holiday hours

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  • 5/5 Monika R. 4 years ago on Google • 46 reviews
    Extensive collection of glass from Roman to Medieval to Modern vessels and artefacts expertly displayed. The museum follows the development of glass and the glass industry in detail. Set in an old glass factory, it also gives an insight into the Finnish glass industry, including the world-famous Iittala factory. The museum also boasts a truly impressive collection of glass-related literature. The giftshop is well-stocked as well (card payment available). Restaurant Klaas is good for a decent lunch break forming a well thought out complex with the museum. For a full day of exploring in Riihimäki, you can also visit the hunting museum next door.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Anni M. 8 months ago on Google
    Mielenkiintoista tutkia lasin historiaa ja valmistusta. Huomasin olevani itsekin museokamaa, sillä niin monta tuttua esinettä vitriineissä näin. 😂 Aalto -maljan erilaiset versiot aiheuttivat akuutin ostohimon. Onneksi niitä ei museokaupassa ollut. Hämmästelimme suuresti kun kahvilaravintola ei ollut parhaaseen kesäloma-aikaan auki. Esteetön museo.
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  • 4/5 Reijo P. 5 months ago on Google
    Erittäin mielenkiintoinen paikka. Löyty myös omassa asunnossa löytyviä esineitä. Hyvä lounas kahvio Klaasissa. Buffeessa aina se huono puoli että ruoka on "haaleaa". Satuttiin hetkeen jolloin oli vähän jonoa joka purkautui kuitenkin nopeasti. Kaikenkaikkiaan hyvä kokemus. Ulkomaalaisille Finnish design täysi 10.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Toni Y. 6 years ago on Google • 35 reviews
    Great place to discover beauty and uniqueness of Finnish glass design. Lots items from golden age of 1950-1970. I am waiting for special exhibition of Helena Tynell between may-october 2018. Museum is a bit difficult to get to, located few Kms off the city center but always worth visiting.
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  • 5/5 Jorge A. 4 years ago on Google
    Very Nice. Like it very much.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jussi K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Fine museum. (Original) Hieno museo.
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  • 4/5 ARTO P. 2 years ago on Google
    Finnish glass's history and development of design. Interesting facts and beautiful artifacts.
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  • 5/5 Rasmus D. 2 years ago on Google
    This three-storie museum was a pleasant surprise. The exhibition's touch on the early history of glass-making and sprawls into Finnish glass-making all the way to modern glass art.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Merja H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It would have been nice to visit on a passing trip, but it turned out you were caught on Mondays. Not good, I saw during the tourist season. (Original) Olisi ollut kiva vierailla ohikulkumatkalla, mutta paljastui, että olette kiinni maanantaisin. Ei hyvä, näin matkailukautena.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Rami H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great collection of transparent. The old glass factory is in absolutely stunning condition. (Original) Hieno kokoelma läpinäkyvää. Vanha lasitehdas on aivan upeassa kunnossa.
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  • 5/5 Robin B. 5 years ago on Google
    If you have some time to relax and to buy original glass gifts just welcome!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tiina H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) In addition to the main exhibition, there will be a fine exhibition by Paolo Venini, an Italian glass design innovator, and a joint exhibition by Gunnel Nyman and Dora Jung. Nanny Still is remembered in a small space. (Original) Perusnäyttelyn lisäksi esillä Paolo Veninin, Italian lasimuotoilun uudistajan hieno näyttely sekä Gunnel Nymanin ja Dora Jungin yhteisnäyttely. Nanny Stilliä muistetaan pienessä tilassa.
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  • 5/5 Anna G. 3 years ago on Google
    The museum presents history, technology, every-day-life glass items as well as art work in glass. There is plenty of information provided in Finnish, Swedish and English. The building of the museum is very elegantly adapted old glass factory house that itself is worth seeing. The interiors of the museum were designed by Tapio Wirkala.
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  • 5/5 Aleksa K. 5 years ago on Google
    Great exposition! Interesting for kids and adults
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aulis L. 6 months ago on Google
    Hieno paikka paljon nähtävää, hyvät kahvila palvelut vieressä. Riittävästi pysäköintitilaa.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 T H. 2 months ago on Google • 185 reviews New
    It was absolutely glass!

  • 5/5 Marina P. 11 months ago on Google • 109 reviews
    What an amazing place. I was so impressed. What amazes me, is how forward the Finnish design was and is. Designs of mid century , so modern. It is really worth a visit ❤️

  • 5/5 Ismo M. 1 month ago on Google • 102 reviews New
    Lovely place.

  • 5/5 Pedro A. 3 months ago on Google • 95 reviews New
    Excellent exposition of different artists 😊👌

  • 5/5 Tuula L. 1 month ago on Google • 88 reviews New
    Great exhibitions!

  • 5/5 Roxane B. 1 year ago on Google • 62 reviews
    Awesome Cafe, buffet style €10 everything included. Proper hidden gem which only locals know about. So Cosy. Absolutely worthwhile to get to know Finnish culture

  • 5/5 Keith W. 1 year ago on Google • 52 reviews
    Always good temporary exhibitions. Currently, Nanni Still. Lots of colourful and shapely glass. The smaller exhibition upstairs featuring student glass artists is varied and inspiring. Worth a trip.

  • 5/5 dgenor 3 months ago on Google • 47 reviews New
    Had no expectations and was blown away! Marta Klonowska's works were the highlight of the visit!

  • 5/5 Kristian K. 5 months ago on Google • 40 reviews
    One of the best collections in the world in a beatiful architctural setting.

  • 5/5 Raimo 1 month ago on Google • 28 reviews New
    A nice place with a variety of glassware

  • 5/5 Vesa K. 4 weeks ago on Google • 23 reviews New
    Very versatile. Spacious and the building is interesting.

  • 3/5 Florentina Z. 3 months ago on Google • 21 reviews New
    I liked the exhibition hosted in the museum at the time of the visit. A small museum with a little history of glass, I expected more

  • 4/5 Arto K. 1 month ago on Google • 14 reviews New
    Good place

  • 4/5 Laura H. 3 months ago on Google • 10 reviews New
    The first floor of the museum presents the history of glass making. The second and third floors include beautiful sculptures, bowls and many other things, all made of glass. Two of the exhibitions are changed from time to time. The staff was super friendly and at the time of our visit in December they sold beautiful Christmas decorations.

  • 5/5 ville n. 1 month ago on Google • 4 reviews New
    A nice and clear museum.

  • 5/5 Mikko L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) An interesting table setting for glassmaking, art glass and artists. I recommend. (Original) Mielenkiintoinen kattaus lasin valmistukseen, taidelaseihin ja taiteilijoihin. Suosittelen.

  • 4/5 Carre S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice place. Great glass (Original) Kiva paikka. Upeata lasia

  • 5/5 Airi S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A magnificent exhibition, a varied history of glass and also the present (Original) Upea näyttely, monipuolinen lasin historiaa ja myös nykyistä

  • 5/5 Merja M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Staff +, good shows (Original) Henkilökunta +, hyviä näyttelyitä

  • 4/5 Peeti S. 10 months ago on Google
    Cool museum about glass making in Finland and elsewhere. On the upper floors, you can find cool glass products. 👍 The entry fee was 10€ per adult and 4€ for minors and elderly people. Kinds under the age of 7 are free of charge.

  • 5/5 Enen 11 months ago on Google
    Really impressive glass designs with informative exhibits. Learnt something new about how different glass shapes are made.

  • 5/5 Heidi K. 3 months ago on Google New
    Aivan upeat erityisnäyttelyt käynnissä. Lasinpaloista tehtyjä eläimiä ja toisessa puhallettuja satumaisia kasveja. Kannattaa siis mennä katsomaan nämä näyttelyt 31.12.2023 mennessä, koska kuvat ovat kalpea aavistus itse näyttelyistä. Museokaupassa myös kaikenlaista ihanaa myytävänä.

  • 5/5 Sari 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) beautiful (Original) Kaunista

  • 4/5 Jyrki R. 6 months ago on Google
    Tuli yllättävän paljon jo unohdetuiksi luultuja muistoja mieleen. Museo painottui designiin. Käynnin arvoinen paikka. Vähän pysähtynyt tunnelma. Erilaisia puuhapisteitä olisi voinut olla näyttelyssäkin. Näyttelyesineitä olisi ollut kiva tutkia kirkkailla lampuilla, varjoilla, heijasteilla, väreillä, prismoilla, linsseillä, peileillä, muodoilla, kaleidoskoopin tapaisilla ja valonheittäjillä. Nyt vihreä vanha pullo näytti lähinnä mustalta möykyltä. Jäin myös kaipaamaan enemmän tietoa itse lasin teosta ja kehityksestä.

  • 5/5 Ulla M. 5 months ago on Google
    Erittäin hieno perusnäyttely lasin historiasta sekä vaihtuva näyttely Marta Klonowskan lasiveistoksista.

  • 4/5 E K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) If you like glass, you might want to visit. History of Finnish glass. (Original) Jos lasista pidät, kannattaa käydä. Suomalaisen lasin historiaa.

  • 5/5 Pilvi U. 9 months ago on Google
    Mielenkiintoinen ja monipuolinen museo. Upeat ja laadukkaat näyttelyt. Aalto-näyttely avoinna lokakuun puoliväliin, kannattaa mennä oppaan vetämälle Aalto-kierrokselle, saa näyttelystä enemmän irti.

  • 5/5 Pirjo T. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A great table setting on the history of glass. Lots to see. Very interesting place. I highly recommend. (Original) Hieno kattaus lasin historiasta. Nähtävää tosi paljon. Erittäin mielenkiintoinen paikka. Suosittelen vahvasti.

  • 5/5 Petri L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A unique museum in Finland, with a world-class design in terms of both the content and the museum itself. (Original) Ainutlaatuinen museo Suomessa, designiltään ihan maailmanluokkaa niin sisältö kuin itse museokin.

  • 5/5 Nikolai R. 3 years ago on Google
    Хороший музей. Есть карта, на которой видно, как много было свекольный заводов в Финляндии. Один их них был в Риихимяках. Почти все канули в лету а здесь вот открылся музей стекла. На интерактивных стендах можно видеть процесс производства, много разных изделий. Жалко не оставили хоть одного ремесленика как на Скансене в Стокгольме или в музее витражей в Кракове.

  • 5/5 Veijo A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great experience (Original) Hieno kokemus

  • 5/5 Katja P. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful glass art. Well worth a visit.

  • 5/5 Jani M. 4 years ago on Google
    Good collection of glass pieces from finnish masters. Also changing exhibition of glass art from all over the world. Must visit place situated next to E12 motorway.

  • 5/5 Olga M. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice and beautiful!

  • 5/5 Antti P. 4 years ago on Google
    Egs exhibition was something new and wonderful.

  • 5/5 hebu h. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Clear presentation. (Original) Selkeä esittely.

  • 3/5 Lasse H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good coffee. Modest selection. (Original) Hyvä kahvi. Vaatimaton valikoima.

  • 5/5 Mika S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Top place (Original) Huippu paikka

  • 5/5 UsingMed G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Awesome place, great history (Original) Awesome place, mahtavaa historiaa

  • 5/5 Jussi K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful museum! (Original) Kaunis museo!

  • 3/5 Jouko A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It's nice to learn about the history of glass. (Original) Lasin historiaan on kiva tutustua.

  • 5/5 Teija G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A fine collection of the history of glassmaking. On display Finnish and foreign art / collection / use of glass objects. (Original) Hieno kokoelma lasin valmistuksen historiasta. Esillä suomalaista ja ulkolaista taide/keräily/käyttö lasiesineitä.

  • 5/5 Satu P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A fine place ! I RECOMMEND! (Original) Hieno paikka ! SUOSITTELEN !

  • 5/5 Jukka K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great glass objects endlessly and wonderful unique works !! (Original) Hienoja lasiesineitä loputtomiin ja upeita uniikkeja teoksia!!

  • 3/5 kristina j. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I am a collector and lasinpuhaltajasukua (Original) Olen lasinpuhaltajasukua ja keräilijä

  • 5/5 Ariona S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Super! (Original) Супер!

  • 5/5 Lasse V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great Nyman exhibition and everything else guaranteed quality for a glass art lover. (Original) Hieno Nymanin näyttely ja kaikki muukin taattua laatua lasitaiteen ystävälle.

  • 5/5 Esa T. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A place everyone should visit at least once. (Original) Paikka jossa jokaisen pitäisi ainakin kerran vierailla.

  • 5/5 Ķaisa S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very interesting! Finn design! (Original) Sehr interessant! Finn-Design!

  • 5/5 Seppo H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A nice place to watch great glass art and the history of glassmaking. After a round of good home cooking from the restaurant. Good location, easy to find your destination. (Original) Kiva paikka katsella hienoa lasitaidetta ja lasin valmistuksen historiaa. Kierroksen jälkeen hyvää kotiruokaa ravintolasta. Hyvällä paikalla, helppo löytää perille.

  • 5/5 Atso K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great collection of glasses. It was also great that the students were on display. (Original) Hieno kokoelma laseja. Lisäksi oli hienoa, että opiskelijat olivat esillä.

  • 5/5 Sari R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great destination! There is enough to watch for many hours. (Original) Upea kohde! Katsottavaa riittää moneksi tunniksi.

  • 5/5 mika m. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Really nice table setting of glass .. (Original) Tosi hieno kattaus lasista..

  • 4/5 Rauli S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Fine old domestic glassware (Original) Hienoja vanhoja kotimaisia lasiesineitä

  • 4/5 Marina M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Fine glass art and the history of glassblowing👍 (Original) Hienoa lasitaidetta ja lasinpuhalluksen historiaa👍

  • 5/5 Heikki H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A wonderful every summer visit destination (Original) Ihana joka kesän käynti kohde🥰

  • 4/5 Martin K. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice collection. History of glass making very intersting.

  • 4/5 Teemu N. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful art and peaceful atmosphere (Original) Kaunista taidetta ja rauhallinen ilmapiiri

  • 5/5 Pirkko L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good presentation. Beautiful goods. (Original) Hyvä esillepano. Kauniita tavaroita.

  • 4/5 Jukka L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Traditional museum. The changing show from Venice was good. (Original) Perinteellinen museo. Vaihtuva näyttely Venetsiasta oli hyvä.

  • 4/5 Marjaana V. 1 month ago on Google • 2 reviews New
    A wonderful museum, but it's a shame that we didn't get to have a coffee :)


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