Advice on Repairs

Do you need information about the history of buildings in Helsinki? Are you looking for advice on how to restore an old building? Our building conservator can provide advice on repair work and our researchers are there to help you in matters relating to building history. Helsinki City Museum can also put you in touch with various experts specializing in repair work.

Repair Grants

Building heritage repair grants are available from Uusimaa Regional Environment Centre and restoration grants from the National Board of Antiquities. Helsinki City Museum - Central Uusimaa Provincial Museum takes part in decisions to award grants by preparing a statement on all applications received by Uusimaa Regional Environment Centre and by supervising repairs to buildings receiving grants. The closing date for applications is the end of September. Information about repair grants can be found on the websites of the National Board of Antiquities and the Environmental Administration.