Our Exhibition
Neighborly Love
History and activities of the Deaconess Foundation since 1867 are on display in the lobby of the main building. The Neighborly Love exhibition features, among other things, the oldest artifacts of the Deaconess Foundation, some items from the foundation’s founder Aurora Karamzin, and miniature models of the deaconess sisters’ dresses. From the space, you can also peek into the communion bread bakery!
The texts are in Finnish, Swedish and English.
Our Exhibition
The Church Corridor
On the 1st floor of the main building, there are changing thematic exhibitions that offer visitors a diverse range of topics. Until the end of January 2025, there is an exhibition on display about the first 10 years of Deaconess Foundation’s drug work, which sheds light on the early stages of drug work. Deaconess Foundation was a pioneer in Finland. The texts are in Finnish.
Guidance to History in Finnish
Guided tours
Historical guided tours are organized between April and September. These tours introduce not only the history of the Alppikatu block but also the cemeteries (Hietaniemi and Malmi), where stories about the influencers and sisters of the Deaconess Foundation are told. Additionally, the tours take visitors to Kaartinkaupunki. A new feature in autumn 2026 is the “Sisters on Satamakatu” tour. The tours are suitable for everyone interested in history and offer fascinating stories about the phases of the Deaconess Foundation. The tours are in Finnish.
Yhteystiedot
The exhibitions are on display at the Deaconess Foundation’s main building, Alppikatu 2 (Building A), Helsinki.
Open: Mon-Fri 9 AM – 3 PM and by appointment for groups. Free admission.