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Opening hours

Mon–Fri 8–20 (exhibitions 9–20)
Sat 10–17
Sun closed


Getting to Annantalo

Annantalo is located in the heart of Helsinki city centre, a couple of minutes on foot from the Kamppi shopping centre. Metro, trams and several bus lines take you right next to Annantalo or very close to it!

Visiting address: Annankatu 30, 00100 Helsinki

The main entrance for those arriving on foot is along the side of Annankatu.

There are a couple of parking spaces at the back yard of Annantalo for visitors. You can access the car park through Kansakoulukatu from Kansakoulukuja. There is a gate which will be opened by the doormen once you contact them using the phone at the gate. 

The nearest public parking facility is Kamppi central parking.

An accessible entrance is located to the rear of the building, address Kansakoulukuja 2.

There are shelters for prams both in the back yard (Kansakoulukuja) and the front yard (Annankatu).

Doormen +358 (0)9 310 37185

Puffy Mini Pancakes Cáfe 

The Puffy Mini Pancakes Café serves soup lunches on weekdays and tasty mini pancakes with various toppings. Both savoury and sweet options are on the menu. 

 
Opening hours 
Mon–Fri at 10 am–6 pm 
Sat at 10 am–3 pm 

Opening hours from Monday, June 3 Mon-Fri 10 AM - 4 PM 
Sat-Sun closed 
closed July 1 - August 4 


​​​​​​​Accessibility

ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCE, AND ARRIVAL AT ANNANTALO

  • An accessible entrance is located to the rear of the building, on the Kansakoulukuja side, address Kansakoulukuja 2.
    Doors open automatically outwards. The doormen will assist you in using the staircase lift located inside.
  • When arriving by taxi, give Kansakoulukuja, not Annankatu, as the address.
  • The back yard has about 10 parking spaces for visitors. There is a gate to the back yard. Please contact the doormen using the phone at the gate and they will open the gate for you. Unfortunately, there are no accessible parking places in the parking lot. However, accessible parking places can be reserved, by advance booking, in the parking lot.
  • The nearest public parking facility is Kamppi central parking.
  • Contacts: info / concierge +358 (0)9 310 37185 or +358 (0)40 160 3741.

FACILITIES

  • An accessible and gender neutral toilet is located by the info desk on the first floor. The toilet's entrance has a low threshold.
  • There is no accessible entrance to the dressing rooms.
  • Many of the rooms have a 6 cm threshold at the door.
  • Accessible entrance to the hall is through the lobby by the Kansakoulukuja entrance. If you require accessible entrance to the hall, please contact the doormen. There are places for wheelchairs in the spectators' hall. When reserving tickets, please inform the organiser of the event if you need a wheelchair space.
  • The Hall is equipped with an induction loop.
  • Guide dogs are welcome!
  • A tactile map of the premises available from info / concierge
  • If necessary, we may be able to provide assistants for events and workshops. Contacts: Cultural Producer Katariina Metsälampi tel. 050 529 3672.

Doormen tel. +358 (0)9 310 37185or +358 (0)40 160 3741.


SENSORY BAG 


Sensory devices are aimed at children with such things as autism, attention deficit disorder or sensory processing problems. However, the child doesn't need to have any disorder if you want to borrow a sensory bag. You can borrow a sensory bag from the doorman. The bag contains objects that support concentration and following the presentation. The bags have e.g. hearing protection, Tangle fidget toys, weighted toy, and communication pictures. There are two (2) bags in total. The bag can be borrowed free of charge for the duration of the performance. 


ACCESSIBLE ART HOBBY

  • Annantalo is committed to promoting accessibility in all of its hobby activities.
  • We take all kinds of children into account in our art activities.
  • Families and guardians can feel safe and secure in discussing any support needs their children might have with us.
  • Our aim is for every child to experience success in our activities.


Premises and Hiring


The auditorium in Annantalo is hired out (online reservation below). 

Classrooms and the hall are in principle reserved for our own use but you may also enquire about the availability of them. Contact Office Secretary Katri Likonen, katri.likonen(at)hel.fi. 

The gallery is reserved only for our own use. 

Annantalo is alcohol- and smoke-free also during hired events. 


AUDITORIUM

Annantalo auditorium is an affordable venue for meetings and seminars with room for 50 people. Reservations are to be made 5 days before desired date. 

To be able to use the e-services, sign in to the e-services using bank identification, mobile certificate, certificate card. At the moment, the hiring is not payable with Katso ID for enterprises and organisations.  

Price:

The rent is EUR 80/hour. Cultural and art events that complement the operations of Annantalo are subject to subsidised prices under certain conditions. For more information, please contact Office Secretary Katri Likonen, katri.likonen@hel.fi. 

Equipment:  

A video projector with HDMI connection, a network connection. Note! The lessee is responsible for the equipment and implementation of the streaming when needed. Enquiries related to the technique of the auditorium: Production Designer Nicolas Salo, nicolas.salo(at)hel.fi, +358 (0)9 310 71349​​​​​​​. 

Hire auditoroum online (in finnish)


ASSEMBLY HALL

The Hall is a 75-seat performance space on the 1st floor of the Annantalo. The maximum capacity of the assembly hall is 80 people. It is mainly for our own use but you may also enquire about the availability from Cultural Producer Katariina Metsälampi, katariina.metsalampi(at)hel.fi. 

Price:

  • Cultural and arts events for children and young people EUR 50/hour 

  • Other use EUR 120/hour 

  • Practice and set up use EUR 30/hour 

  • Minimum rental time 4 hours 

  • The need and cost of technical staff is assessed on a case-by-case basis 

Equipment:

Please contact Production Designer Nicolas Salo about inquiries related to the technique of the hall. nicolas.salo(at)hel.fi, +358 (0)9 310 71349​​​​​​​. 


OTHER PREMISES

Exhibition rooms 

Exhibitions at Annantalo always deal with topics that are relevant for children and young people, and their objective is to provide art education. The gallery is reserved for Annantalo’s own use. Smaller exhibitions can be held in the glazed areas at the ends of the 2nd floor and in the corridor. The exhibitions are produced mainly by Annantalo or in cooperation with other operators. In addition, the café is suitable for illustration exhibitions, for example. Suggestions that meet the above criteria can be sent to Cultural Producer Harri Piispanen, harri.piispanen(at)hel.fi. 

Art classrooms 

Art classrooms are located on the first and the second floor. Art classes are inspiringly and appropriately equipped for different arts: animation and moving image, ceramics, dance, comics, graphics, photography, textiles, theatre and visual arts. Contact Office Secretary Katri Likonen, katri.likonen@hel.fi. 

A-stage 

The A-stage is a covered outdoor stage in the backyard of Annantalo. A-stage can be booked at varaamo.hel.fi. 


Drug-Free Zone

Annantalo is alcohol- and smoke-free zone.