Amos Hem - The Man and His Art

Take a step with us into the style of the 1920s in Helsinki and immerse yourself in a world where art, history, and elegance meet. Amos Hem — the beautifully restored home of art patron and businessman Amos Anderson — invites you to experience the charm of the 1920s, brought back to life in stunning detail. Discover timeless art, rich stories, and the legacy of one of Finland’s most influential cultural figures.

Join us to see the inside a world of art, elegance, and history at Amos Hem, the beautifully restored home museum of businessman and arts patron Amos Anderson (1878-1961). Nestled in central Helsinki, this intimate museum invites you into Anderson’s private residence — a 1920s bourgeois home brought back to life. Housed on the fifth floor of his stately stone building (constructed in 1912–13), Amos Hem includes four exquisitely decorated rooms from Anderson’s personal quarters and a serene chapel with a functioning organ located just half a floor above.

Anderson’s journey is as inspiring as it is intriguing — from modest rural beginnings to becoming one of Finland’s most influential figures, rubbing shoulders with presidents and cultural elites. Complex and mysterious, he left behind a legacy that is as rich as his carefully curated home.

As you enter the grand red-and-gold-toned hallway, you’ll immediately feel the opulence of the era. Lavish details like original silk wallpapers from de Gournay, ornate furniture, and a selection of art from Amos's private collection surround you. Unlike most museums, you're welcome to sit on the sofa and chairs — because this was once a real home. The decor reflects Amos’s bold and eclectic taste: strong colours, gold accents, and luxurious textures create a visual feast reminiscent of a Roman palace.

The museum also showcases art highlights from Anderson’s private collection, including: European art from the 16th century onwards; Finnish masterpieces from the late 19th and early 20th centuries; and later acquisitions that extend his legacy. The visit to his home is also a chance to connect with the roots of Amos, Helsinki’s leading contemporary art museum, which evolved from Amos Anderson’s original museum and now operates just steps away in Lasipalatsi at the main street.

The main apartment is accessible by lift; however, the chapel is not. There is also an accessible loo.

There is no museum shop but pick up a beautifully designed guide (in Finnish, Swedish, or English) to enhance your visit. There is no café in the museum but you’re steps away from top restaurants and the city’s biggest shopping centre. Admission is free.

Amos Andersons Hem

Yrjönkatu 27, 00100 Helsinki

https://amoshem.fi/