Home Event Calendar Big Machines Big Machines Welcome to explore the big machines at the Museum of Technology! Guided Tours 7.6.2026 at 11:00 - 16:00 The Museum of Technology, Viikintie 1 D, Helsinki What does a mining cart look like? How is a robot bus used? What is the biggest machine in the museum? The Museum of Technology’s Big Machines event includes themed guided tours, workshops, and other fun activities. The program is especially suitable for children and the young at heart. PROGRAM Construction Site Play Area (open throughout the event) Sand play, building activities, and driving toy cars Robot Time Trials! (11 am-13 pm Robot Uprising ry) Come set a record time on our robot race track! Top three fastest runs at the end win ice-cream. Big Machines Badge Workshop (12–2 pm) Make your own badge! You can include a picture of your favorite machine, a funny traffic sign, or even an imaginary vehicle inside your badge. Big Machines Guided Tours (12:30 pm and 2:30 pm) The guided tours introduce the museum’s machines and vehicles, along with their functions and stories. Where has the robot bus been operating? What is a steam engine tractor used for? The tours are brought to life by art educator Outi Silvennoinen. During the tours, visitors will also get to explore inside the mining cart. Coloring Station (open all day) Color pictures inspired by objects from the Museum of Technology! Admission Adults: €15 or Museum Card Children: 0/€7 Family ticket (2 adults and 3 children): €32
Other Events 1.10.2026 - 20.10.2026 SYNERGY ART FEST Synergy Art Fest is an art festival held at the Museum of Technology’s Energy Hall from October 1 – 20, 2026.
Guided Tours 12.10.2026 - 18.10.2026 at 11:00 - 17:00 Autumn Holiday Invention Week at the Museum of Technology, 12–18 October During the autumn holiday, discover inventions and the process of inventing at the Museum of Technology.
Repair Thursday 14.10.2026 at 16:00 - 19:00 Repair Thursdays – A Community Repair Workshop Repair Thursdays is a weekly event series hosted by the Museum of Technology, primarily designed for seniors but open to everyone aged 12 and above. The purpose of the event is to activate and empower participants to repair various items, clothing, and household goods, while offering them the opportunity to learn new skills in a communal and inspiring environment.
Repair Thursday 15.10.2026 at 16:00 - 19:00 Repair Thursdays – A Community Repair Workshop Repair Thursdays is a weekly event series hosted by the Museum of Technology, primarily designed for seniors but open to everyone aged 12 and above. The purpose of the event is to activate and empower participants to repair various items, clothing, and household goods, while offering them the opportunity to learn new skills in a communal and inspiring environment.
Pay What You Want Day 15.10.2026 at 11:00 - 20:00 Pay What You Want Day The Museum of Technology offers experiences all year round and wants to provide everyone with an equal opportunity to visit.
Workshops 17.10.2026 at 12:00 - 14:00 Terrifying Monster Dough! To celebrate the evenings growing darker, the Museum of Technology is hosting a workshop where you can make mouldable monster dough from familiar ingredients found at home.
