The Muuratsalo Experimental House
The Experimental House is a studio and summer apartment designed by Alvar and Elissa Aalto for themselves, located on the west shore of Muuratsalo island, about 30 minutes by car from the Aalto2 museum centre. The Experimental House is in a beautiful location on the cliff of Päijänne, but still sheltered by the forest. Here, Aalto had the freedom to experiment with different materials, shapes, techniques and proportions. As a model, the villa has an ancient atrium house. Read more about the building’s stunning architecture on the website of the Alvar Aalto -foundation.
Guided tours
The Muuratsalo Experimental House is a summer house, and Aalto2 organizes public tours there between June 1 and August 31, 2025, in both Finnish and English. Participation in the public tours is only possible with a ticket purchased in advance. The tour can accommodate a maximum of 15 people. The guided part of the visit lasts about 45 minutes, and after that you can tour the area on your own. Please note that the Muuratsalo Experimental House is partly accessed via a difficult forest path, so the destination is not barrier-free.
Prices and tickets from the Aalto2 online store.
Private tours at the Muuratsalo Experimental House between June 1 and September 15, 2025. Private groups and boats, only with a separate reservation. Reservations for private visits: sales@aalto2.museum.
Arrival
Muuratsalo island can be reached by car, local bus or by bike. In the vicinity of the Muuratsalo Experimental House, there are several parking spaces and also a parking space for a charter bus. You will receive more detailed arrival instructions with the order confirmation.
