Unforgettable recreational events at the exciting Computer Museum of Kallio.
A visit to The Computer Museum of Kallio is a memorable and exciting recreational event.
Unforgettable recreational events at the exciting Computer Museum of Kallio.
A visit to The Computer Museum of Kallio is a memorable and exciting recreational event.
In the heart of Helsinki, in the culturally rich Kallio district, lies one of Europe's hidden gems of computer culture: The Computer Museum of Kallio. It is home to the I love 8-bit® exhibition, which is a dynamic and immersive experience. The exhibition pays tribute to the golden age of home computers, the 8-bit revolution that took homes and offices by storm! Here, you can step into a world where cassettes, pixels, and synthetic 8-bit sounds defined the dawn of the digital age.
The Computer Museum of Kallio presents: A computer store from 1984!
A journey to the computer museum which replicates a computer store from 1984, is a unique experience. You can only experience it in Helsinki at The Computer Museum of Kallio. You read that right: there is no such experience in Stockholm, London, Berlin, Rome, Tokyo, New York, or anywhere else. The 1984 computer store is only in Helsinki – at least for a little while longer!
What is a recreation event at the Kallio Computer Museum?
At the functional computer museum Kallio, in recreational event can explore the colorful history of information technology in practice. The purposes of recreational events are to bring excitement and joy to everyday life in the workplace. In the museum computing is fun again! In the summer of 2025, the IT gurus of Elisa, Finland's leading telecommunications operator, celebrated at The Computer Museum of Kallio. Was it fun, and what happened at the museum? You can find out by reading the article about their event. Read more about it on the the Elisa's website >>
How to book a private recreation event?
You can make a reservation using the form on this page. Another good option is to send an email to info@kalliontietokonemuseo.fi.
FAQ
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What days can be recreational events?
On weekdays and weekends outside public events.
Is recreational day a private event?
Recreational events are private events.
But if you have ticket, you can use it also in public events.
Are tickets personal?
The holder of the ticket can use it themselves or give it to someone else.
How much is the cost?
18,50€ + VAT14% /ticket
Minimum order amount 12 tickets.
Any unused tickets can be used for the monthly public events. Just show your recreational event ticket when you arrive at the museum. It valid three months from the day of ticket purchase.
How to pay?
Credit cards and mobile payments are welcome. Payments can be done at the museum desk. Also Online ticket store payments are possible on request. You will receive a link to the ticket that is dedicated to your booking.
How long does the recreational event last?
It depends on the amount of purchased tickets. The event lasts 2 hours by default (12-19 tickets). For larger groups, the duration of the event can be extended so that 10 additional tickets mean one additional hour. The maximum duration is 12 hours. (8:00am till 8:00pm).
For example, 20-29 tickets means a three-hour reservation.
How to get one?
A convenient way to start a recreational event is to send an inquiry to the museum. Once the date of the event has been agreed, you can pay for it either by invoice, online purchase, or payment card at the museum. The museum is easily accessible by bus and tram lines 1, 8 and 9. Get off at the stop Urheilutalo that locates on Helsinginkatu. The museum is just about 4 minutes walking away. Free parking during weekends.
CONTACT FORM
Further information by email
info@kalliontietokonemuseo.fi
The Computer Museum of Kallio
Opening times
Up-to-date opening hours are available the scheduling page.
We reserve the right to change schedules if necessary. Changes will be announced on the schedule page.
Contact
The Computer Museum of Kallio
Alppikatu 17
00530 Helsinki Finland
info@kalliontietokonemuseo.fi
+358440100240
Connections
Tram lines 1 & 8.
(Urheilutalo, Helsinginkatu).
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Buslines 23 or 502
(Exit at the Wallininkatu bus stop and walk 200m.)
Busline 849
(Exit at the Linnanmäki bus stop Sturenkatu and walk 350m.)
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Free parking during weekends.
The show
You probably remember Commodore, Spectrum, and maybe Amiga, but do you still remember Atari and Amstrad? If you don't, don't worry! The I love 8-bit® computer exhibition, produced by TheFunctional Computer Museum of Kallio, has been touring Finland since 2022. It has been seen by over 30,000 visitors and has been on display in 33 different locations, starting with the Museum of Technology. The show is available at The Computer Museum of Kallio. For more information about the exhibition, visit the website at www.ilove8bit.fi
The Computer Museum of Kallio has a good and convenient location.
The best way to get there is by tram, getting off about 100 meters away at the Urheilutalo stop on Helsinginkatu.
What is The Computer Museum of Kallio in Helsinki?
It's like a 1980s computer shop in the 2020s!
The Computer Museum of Kallio is specializing in the computer culture of the 1970s and 1980s. The exhibition venue is build like the computer retail stores of the 1980s. The Computer Museum of Kallio offers museum visitors the illusion from the era when the first home computers were available for purchase by consumers. At that time, there were numerous different computer manufacturers and a wide range of models, each with its own technology, games and advertisements. In other words, the industry had not yet become as consolidated as it is today.
The Computer Museum of Kallio provides real computing experiences of 1970’s and 1980’s. There you can estimate the superiority between Commodore, Atari, Amstrad, MSX and many others. Which computer would you have bought for yourself in 1985? Here you can find out it by yourself. 🙂
Background
Kallion tietokonemuseon TYKY-päivänä on tiedossa aitoa iloa työyhteisöön, sillä Kallion tietokonemuseo on toiminnallinen tietokonemuseo, perustettiin Helsingissä. Museon toiminta on mahdollista lahjoituksilla, pääsylipputuloilla sekä tilattavilla yksityistapahtumilla kuten TYKY-päivillä.
The Computer Museum of Kallio is independent museun and does not receive public funding. The museum was open to the public for the first time on 14th December 2024.
The mission is to bring back beloved and lost experiences of computer culture
The mission of The Computer Museum of Kallio is to transfer knowledge, experiences and enthusiasm for traditional computing experiences in a practical way. There is always something new to feel and explore. The mission includes not only computers but also phenomena of the era, such as books, games, magazines, computer music, demos and a small club room. You don't have to be a geek to understand the cool things that were part of the culture of the time. But maybe you will be after visiting The Computer Museum of Kallio?
The showroom 2025 at Helsinki
The premises are approximately 52m2 and can accommodate approximately 30 people at a time. There are 25 seats. There is a customer toilet that can be used by first asking permission from the staff. The exhibition setup is renewed monthly so that as many devices as possible can be used by the public. The premises are not completely accessible for disable persons, but we support efforts to get into the museum.
The Computer Museum of Kallio
The museum is build by the individuals and Finnish innovation company Hankiworks Ltd. The museum and the I love 8-bit exhibition has been made possible by long-standing computer enthusiasts and professionals from Finland. This makes everything easy and agile way to provide the museum showroom services almost all over the world on demand. Don't hesitate to ask offer how to build own showroom to your site. The unique Computer Museum of Kallio will build it :)
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TEAM DAY OPENS THE MUSEUM FOR GROUPS ON WEEKDAYS
Unforgettable recreational events at the exciting Computer Museum of Kallio.
ALPPIKATU 17 00530 HELSINKI
Is your Windows stuck? Are you tired of the endless process diagrams and are the working days in the office boring? But don't worry, now is a real chance to change that! At The Computer Museum of Kallio you can get rid of this kind of nasty things at least for awhile. Team Days are designed to bring the joy to the workplaces. At The Computer Museum of Kallio, fun is back in computing!
Team Days are recreational events at The Computer Museum of Kallio in Helsinki. The duration of a Team Day is two hours. You can get Team Day by ordering at least 12 Team Day tickets. If fewer than 12 people attend a Team Day, the remaining tickets can be used later for public events at The Computer Museum of Kallio.
The hilarious I love 8-bit® exhibition at The Computer Museum of Kallio offers fun and entertainment in a way that you can't get this anywhere else!
How to get one?
Team Day can be purchased at museum's onsite ticket office, at the online shop, by calling 044 0100240 (weekdays 10-16) or by emailing to info@kalliontietokonemuseo.fi
You can also use the form below to find out when a Team Day is convenient for you.
What days can be recreational events?
On weekdays and weekends outside public events.
Is recreational day a private event?
Yes. The participant of the Team day will receive an admission ticket by email. If you can't come on the booked Team day, don't worry! You can use the ticket in public events.
How much is the cost?
18,50€ + VAT14% / person. The minimum ticket order quantity is 12 participants or more. If there are fewer than 12 people in Team Day, the remaining tickets can be used later in public exhibitions organized by The Computer Museum of Kallio.
The Computer Museum of Kallio
Opening times
The Computer Museum of Kallio is open to the public on Saturdays and Sundays. On weekdays the museum can be booked for private use. Depending on demand, the museum may also be open to the public on weekdays during the summer.
Up-to-date opening hours are available the scheduling page.
We reserve the right to change schedules if necessary. Changes will be announced on the schedule page.
Contact
The Computer Museum of Kallio
Alppikatu 17
00530 Helsinki Finland
info@kalliontietokonemuseo.fi
+358440100240
Connections
Tram lines 1,2,3,4,9,10
(Urheilutalo, Helsinginkatu).
—
Buslines 23 or 502
(Exit at the Wallininkatu bus stop and walk 200m.)
Busline 849
(Exit at the Linnanmäki bus stop Sturenkatu and walk 350m.)
—
Free parking during weekends.
The Computer Museum of Kallio has a good and easy location. Linnanmäki amusement park is only about 500 metres from the south end. A day at the amusement park is enhanced by a visit to the Kallio Computer Museum.
What is The Computer Museum of Kallio in Helsinki?
It's like a 1980s computer shop in the 2020s!
The Computer Museum of Kallio is specializing in the computer culture of the 1970s and 1980s. The exhibition venue is build like the computer retail stores of the 1980s. The Computer Museum of Kallio offers museum visitors the illusion from the era when the first home computers were available for purchase by consumers. At that time, there were numerous different computer manufacturers and a wide range of models, each with its own technology, games and advertisements. In other words, the industry had not yet become as consolidated as it is today.
The Computer Museum of Kallio provides real computing experiences of 1970’s and 1980’s. There you can estimate the superiority between Commodore, Atari, Amstrad, MSX and many others. Which computer would you have bought for yourself in 1985? Here you can find out it by yourself. 🙂
Background
The Computer Museum of Kallio is the private and non-profit functional museum in Helsinki. The Computer Museum of Kallio was founded by computer hobbyists in Finland and the museum funding is based on the admission fees and hosting private events on demand.
The Computer Museum of Kallio is independent museun and does not receive public funding. The museum was open to the public for the first time on 14th December 2024.
The mission is to bring back beloved and lost experiences of computer culture
The mission of The Computer Museum of Kallio is to transfer knowledge, experiences and enthusiasm for traditional computing experiences in a practical way. There is always something new to feel and explore. The mission includes not only computers but also phenomena of the era, such as books, games, magazines, computer music, demos and a small club room. You don't have to be a geek to understand the cool things that were part of the culture of the time. But maybe you will be after visiting The Computer Museum of Kallio?
The showroom 2025 at Helsinki
The premises are approximately 52m2 and can accommodate approximately 30 people at a time. There are 25 seats. There is a customer toilet that can be used by first asking permission from the staff. The exhibition setup is renewed monthly so that as many devices as possible can be used by the public. The premises are not completely accessible for disable persons, but we support efforts to get into the museum.
The Computer Museum of Kallio
The museum is build by the individuals and Finnish innovation company Hankiworks Ltd. The museum and the I love 8-bit exhibition has been made possible by long-standing computer enthusiasts and professionals from Finland. This makes everything easy and agile way to provide the museum showroom services almost all over the world on demand. Don't hesitate to ask offer how to build own showroom to your site. The unique Computer Museum of Kallio will build it :)
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