Muuratsalo Experimental house
Admission fees
Regular price
18€
Students, senior citizens
9€
Groups
80 € + 12 € per person (max 20 persons)
reservation required: museum@alvaraalto.fi
DOCOMOMO International member card
16 € / 7 €
Free admission
ICOM, ICOMOS cards
Further information
The Experimental house is closed for season 2018, and will be opening again in June 2019. The house and area can only be accessed with a guided tour.
Guided tours
1.6.–31.7.
| Mon, Wed, Fri | 13.30 |
1.8.–31.8.
| Mon-Fri | 13.30 |
1.9.–15.9.
| Mon, Wed, Fri | 13.30 |
Exceptions in opening times
| 22.6. | Midsummer Eve | closed |
| 23.6. | Midsummer Day | closed |
The Experimental house (1952-54) was Elissa and Alvar Aalto’s self-designed atelier and summer residence. It was inspired by the idea of an Ancient Roman atrium. The Experimental House is located in a beautiful spot on the rocky shore of Lake Päijänne, sheltered by the coastal forest. This is where Aalto had the freedom to experiment with different materials, forms, techniques and proportions.