Helsinki City Archives

The City Archives is responsible for the City’s permanently archived document data and for providing an information service related to them.

Opening hours

Monday – Thursday 09.00 – 16.00

Friday 09.00 – 16.00 (telephone service only, research hall closed)

Exceptional opening hours

Thursday 27th of August 2026: Research hall and telephone service closed (Staff day)

The research hall is closed on mid-week holidays. On the mid-week holiday’s eves, the research hall closes at 2 PM.

Contact information

Address: Eläintarhantie 3 F, 00530 Helsinki
Telephone number: +358 9 310 43571
Location on the map

You can order documents and records in advance via Sinetti or in person at the City Archive’s customer service. Orders placed before 3 PM will be delivered the same day.