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title: Helsinki
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# Helsinki

Posts in this archive: 10

- [Creative Industries: Helsinki’s '9 Actions' creative economy strategy ](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/city-project/9-actions-for-helsinki-creative-industries-growth-strategy.md) — Helsinki is scaling up its commitment to the creative economy strategy through the “9 Actions” roadmap, co-developed with industry professionals. It proposes targeted steps to strengthen cultural entrepreneurship, remove administrative barriers, activate underused spaces, and support urban creative ecosystems. With global creative sectors growing rapidly, Helsinki’s long-term competitiveness hinges on how effectively it fosters creative sector growth and supports inclusive, innovation-driven cultural business models.
- [Inclusive Public Art: How Helsinki’s Biennales are making art accessible in the city and its islands ](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/city-project/helsinki-biennial.md) — Since 2021, Helsinki Biennial has been held all around the city and its 300 islands. This cultural festival by the City of Helsinki embodies their ambitious cultural vision to develop the city’s art scene through inclusive public art; and combine art with the beauty of Helsinki’s natural spaces and islands. 2025 will mark the Helsinki Biennial’s third edition, attracting new visitors to the city and boosting the local economy.
- [Helsinki’s new museum for sustainable architecture and inclusive Nordic design](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/city-project/architecture-and-design-museum-helsinki.md) — The new Architecture and Design Museum in Helsinki will open in 2030, uniting two legacy institutions into a sustainable, inclusive, and globally significant cultural hub. Located in the city’s historic South Harbour, the museum will showcase Nordic design, support professional development, and foster public engagement. It reflects Helsinki’s strategic investment in cultural infrastructure and positions the city as a global leader in sustainable architecture and creative placemaking.
- [What role does the Helsinki Model play in diversifying arts and culture across the Helsinki neighbourhoods?](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/city-project/helsinki-model-and-the-malmi-district.md) — The Helsinki Model is a model for participatory local cultural work aiming to increase the accessibility of culture for all the inhabitants of the city.
- [Why children's culture is being integrated with educational and social services in Helsinki's cultural development](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/city-project/helsinki-art-and-culture-in-helsinki-2030.md) — In August 2020, the City of Helsinki published its vision for art and culture – Art and Culture in Helsinki 2030.
- [TRENDS](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/city/trends.md)
- [INFRASTRUCTURE](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/city/infrastructure.md)
- [Helsinki](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/city/helsinki.md) — The city centre has transformed into a vibrant cultural hub, featuring attractions like the new Central Library Oodi, art museums such as Kiasma, Amos Rex, and Helsinki Art Museum (HAM), as well as concert and event venues like Musiikkitalo, Opera, and Finlandia Hall, all located within a one-square-kilometre area.
- [The power of culture: parents praise Helsinki's Culture Kids programme](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/city-project/the-culture-kids-programme.md) — Establishing a city-wide programme that aims to engage with new audiences by pairing children with sponsors from the world of arts and culture.
- [GLOBAL COLLABORATION: HELSINKI SUMMIT 2022 TACKLES POST-COVID CHALLENGES](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/world-cities-culture-forum-summit-2022.md) — Helsinki hosted the World Cities Culture Summit 2022, bringing together delegates from over 40 cities to discuss how government policy can address local and global challenges within the culture sector.