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 open during summer season. Visiting the area is allowed with a guide only – the house is also in private use.
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
| 21.6. | Midsummer Eve | 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.