Museum of the Visually Impaired Memona in Helsinki

The Museum of the Visually Impaired Memona is a special museum of the history of persons with disabilities. The museum was founded in 1991, and is maintained by Finnish Federation of the Visually Impaired.

The museum takes care of the storage, research and display of the history and cultural heritage of the community of the blind and partially sighted people. 

The museum's collections include objects, photographs, documents, audio, speech and video recordings as well as member magazines and books. 

The collections shed light on the history and development of education of the blind, the traditional professions, access to information and everyday aids as well as the work of organizations of blind and partially sighted from the middle of the 19th century to the present day.

In 2025, the tactile basic exhibition was renewed and it features, among other things, tactile maps, braille books, braille embossers and boards, miniature models and traditional brush and basket tools. 

Visitors can also try braille writing with old writing instruments and work methods and test simulation glasses. The purpose of the simulation glasses is to highlight the different degrees of visual impairment. In addition, in the museum you can listen to talk shows about visual impairment from different decades.

Contact information and opening hours

The museum is located in the Iiris center in Helsinki's Itäkeskus. The visiting address is Marjaniementie 74, 00930 Helsinki.

Contact person Kari Huuskonen

Tel. +358-9-3960 4676

email: kari.huuskonen@nakovammaistenliitto.fi

The museum and archive and information services are open only for reservation Mon–Wed from 10–3pm. No admission fee.