Library

Ateneum Research Library

The Ateneum Research Library is open by appointment on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 to 16:00. Requests for material and bookings to use the microfilm reader should be made well in advance. For enquiries, requests for material, and appointment bookings, email tutkimus@kansallisgalleria.fi.

The Ateneum Research Library has a wealth of historical research and source material. Materials were added to our library collection long before the Ateneum building was completed in 1887. The operations of the current research library support research into works held by the Ateneum Art Museum and into Finnish art in general. The research library also has literature on art conservation.

At the Ateneum Research Library, you can also explore the materials of the Sinebrychoff Art Museum, including literature on old international art. The materials are related to the Fanny and Paul Sinebrychoff house museum and the museum’s art collection and exhibitions.

Periodicals available at the library

• Antik & auktion 1985 –
• Journal of the Institute of Conservation 2009 –
• Kermes : la rivista del restauro 1990 –
• Konservaattoriliiton lehti 1989 –
• L’Oeil 2000 –
• Meddelelser om konservering
• Picture framing magazine 1999 –
• Restaurator 1996 –
• Studies in conservation 1967 –
• Zeitschrift für Kunsttechnologie und Konservierung 1998 –

Kiasma Library

The Kiasma Library is open to museum visitors. It can also be visited without buying a ticket to the museum by registering at the information desk in the museum lobby. Researchers can book an appointment by sending an email to: tutkimus@kansallisgalleria.fi.

Library opening hours

• Tue 10:00–17:00 
• Wed 10:00–17:00 
• Thur 10:00–17:00 
• Fri 10:00–17:00 (except the first Friday of every month 10:00–20:00) 
• Sat 10:00–17:00 

The Kiasma Library holds literature on contemporary art. Its collection supports Kiasma’s exhibition and collection activities. Key materials are related to Finnish and international contemporary art and its theory, as well as the artists in the Kiasma collection. You can also read art magazines at the library.

Periodicals available at the library

(* received as a gift)

• Afterall : a journal of art, context and inquiry 2004 –
• Art : das Kunstmagazin 1985 –
• Art AsiaPacific 1993 –
• Art monthly 1998 –
• Art press 1985 –
• Artforum international 1977 –
• ArtReview 2004 –
• Camera Austria 2010 –
• Flash art 1997 –
• Frieze 1993 –
• Kiasma-lehti 1997-2012 — digiarkisto
• Konstperspektiv 2004 –
• Kunst.ee – Eesti visuaalikulttuuri ajakiri 2001 –
• Kunstforum international 1991 –
• Metropolis M 2010 –
• Nuori Voima* 2007 –
• October 2004 –
• Palais* 2022 –
• Paletten 1998 –
• Synteesi 1982 –
• Taide 1960 –