Amos Rex
The museum emerges like bubbles from the underground | |
| Established | 30 August 2018 |
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| Location | Lasipalatsi, Helsinki, Finland |
| Type | Art Museum |
| Director | Kai Kartio (2018–2024), Kieran Long (2024–) |
| Website | amosrex |
Amos Rex is an independent, privately funded contemporary art museum named after the publisher and arts patron Amos Anderson and located in Lasipalatsi, on Mannerheimintie boulevard in Helsinki, Finland. It opened in 2018 and rapidly reached international popularity, attracting more than 10,000 visitors in a matter of weeks. It attracts about 250,000 visitors annually. The museum presents a dynamic programme of contemporary art, media art, and experimental installations.
The museum's first director was Kai Kartio, who led Amos Rex through its early years. In February 2024, Kieran Long was appointed the museum’s director and CEO.