Helsinki as it was in the 1950s

The photographs of the Brylcreem (hair cream of the 1950´s) exhibition in the Helsinki City Museum are full of memories and nostalgia: milk shops and nylon stockings, leather jackets and the Olympics in 1952.

During the 1950s, Finns transitioned from post-war times to normal life. Helsinki began to grow rapidly as young people from the countryside moved into the city in search of better income.

Rebuilding after the war required a vast amount of hard industrial work, but trade and services typical of an affluent society grew alongside. People adopted new ways of spending their free time and youth culture became a noticeable phenomenon.

Hakasalmi Villa, Mannerheimintie 13b, till 30.11.

Opening Hours: Tue–Sun 11–17, Thu 11–19.

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