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Burgher's House
- Service location
Completed in 1816, the Burgher’s House is the oldest wooden house still in its original place in Helsinki city centre. The museum is decorated as the home of the family of fire station officer Alexander Wickholm. He bought the house for himself in 1859.
In the house, you can experience the everyday life of the past and living at the home of a public servant. The items in the house have deliberatel ...
Visiting address
Kristianinkatu 12
00170 Helsinki
Service hours
Open
25/11/2026–3/1/2027
Wednesday-Sunday 11.00–17.00
Exceptional service hours
6/12/2026 Exceptionally closed
Closed
24/12/2026 Exceptionally closed
Closed
25/12/2026 Exceptionally closed
Closed
1/1/2027 Exceptionally closed
Closed
Other contact details
Telephone number
+358 931071549
(local/mobile network fee)
Postal address
P.O.Box 4300
00099 Helsingin Kaupunki
Accessibility information
Services
Text edited by: City of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
Updated: 21/10/2026