Moomin Shops around the world

In this article, you’ll find dedicated Moomin Shops and shop-in-shops in
📍 Finland, Sweden and Norway 📍 The United Kingdom 📍 Japan, Hong Kong and Thailand 📍 United States 📍 Online.

1. Moomin Shops in Finland

Let’s start with the land of the creator of the Moomins, Tove Jansson’s home country, Finland. The original Moomin Shop was opened in 1999 in Kämp Galleria in a cosy space of only 11 square metres. This shop no longer exists, but over the years, new locations and grander spaces have opened in Helsinki and Turku. 

Moomin Shop Lasipalatsi (the Moomin flagship store)

📍 Where? Mannerheimintie 22-24, 00100 Helsinki, Finland

☝ Did you know? This shop is a must-visit spot for any Moomin fan – the design and colour scheme of the shop were inspired by the beautiful illustrations and stories of the first Moomin book, The Moomins and the Great Flood.

🌟 A secret tip! As you enter the store and dive into the world of The Moomins and the Great Flood, pay attention to the details around the store – there are plenty of references to the book! How well do you know first ever Moomin story?

Moomin Shop Forum

📍 Where? Shopping Mall Forum, Mannerheimintie 20, 1st Floor, Helsinki, Finland

☝ Did you know? The first Moomin Shop in the city, after the original shop from 1999, was opened in Forum. The shop has since moved spaces inside the shopping centre, but it is still the biggest Moomin Shop in Finland, filled with just as much Moominous joy to take home with you!

🌟 A secret tip! You’ll also find a great photo spot with Hattifattener in this shop!

2. Moomin Shops in Helsinki Airport

Let’s board a plane and visit some Moomin Shops outside Finland… But first – there are two Moomin Shops in Helsinki Airport, one located in the Arrivals hall and another in the non-Schengen area (both in Terminal 2 – the only terminal for international flights). If you visited Finland but missed the Moomin Shops in the city, this is your chance for some last-minute Moominous gifts!

Moomin Shop Helsinki Airport Arrivals

📍 Where? Helsinki Airport, Terminal 2, Arrivals hall. On arrival, this is after collecting your luggage and exiting, and on departure, this is right at the entry hall before checking in.

☝ Did you know? The first Helsinki Airport Moomin Shop opened already in 2007, but it has since been replaced with two wonderful shops.

🌟 A secret tip! There’s another great photo opportunity at this shop – this time, you can pose with the Groke!

To get in the mood, watch this video about the Arrivals Hall Moomin Shop:

Moomin Shop Helsinki Airport Duty-Free

📍 Where? Terminal 2, Aukio, non-Schengen area. On arrival, this is on the way to passport control (coming from a non-Schengen country), and on departure, this is after passport control for non-Schengen countries.

3. Other Moomin Shops in the Nordics

There are official Moomin Shops also in the neighbouring countries, Norway and Sweden. 

Funny’s Äventyr Moomin Shop-in-Shop

📍 Where? Shopping center Mobilia Per Albin Hanssons väg 36D, 214 32 Malmö, Sweden

☝ Did you know? The children’s cultural centre Funny’s Äventyr is free to enter! You’ll find the Moomin Shop inside the Funny Store.

Junibacken Moomin Shop-in-Shop

📍 Where? Junibacken, Galärvarvsvägen 8, 11521, Stockholm

☝ Did you know? Junibacken, the children’s cultural centre, is also home to Sweden’s largest outdoor Moomin playground!

4. Moomin Shops in London, England

Let’s fly across the water to England, where the Moomins were popular already in the ’50s.

Moomin Shop Covent Garden

📍 Where? 43 Covent Garden Market Building, Covent Garden, WC2E 8RF, London, United Kingdom

☝ Did you know? Opened in 2011, this is the first Moomin Shop in the UK. You can find it on the second floor inside the beautiful Covent Garden Market (not accessible by wheelchair).

🌟 A secret tip! Climbing up the tower-like stairs to this shop can easily transport you to the world of Moominhouse, setting you up for some Moominous shopping!

5. Moomin Shops in Japan

The love for the Moomins has long reached far outside Europe, with a big fan base and several official shops in Japan.

Moomin Shop Ginza

📍 Where? 3-1 Ginzanishi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 104-0061

☝ Did you know? This shop was opened in December 2022, in the famous shopping district of Ginza.

🌟 A secret tip! With a thousand different Moomin products, this shop even has a selection of imported Nordic brands and some exclusive Moomin goodies only available here!

Moomin Shop CASUAL EDITION Sapporo Stellar Place

📍 Where? Sapporo Stella Place 5F, 2 Kita5jonishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo City, Hokkaido

☝ Did you know? This new, casual drop-in Moomin Shop was opened inside Sapporo Stellar Place in April 2023.

🌟 A secret tip! The theme of the shop is based on the first Moomin comic, Mumintrollet och jordens undergång, from 1954. Can you see the snippets of Tove Jansson’s original Moomin comic strips in the shop?

6. Moomin Shop in Hong Kong

You can find another piece of Moomin fan heaven in Hong Kong.

Moomin Shop Hong Kong

📍 Where? L1002, 10/F, Eslite Causeway Bay Store, Hysan Place, 500 Hennessy Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong

7. Moomin Shop in Hawaii, United States

Last but not least, our journey ends on the island of Hawaii, in the United States.

Moomin products also widely available in Barnes & Noble stores!

Barnes & Noble stores have made Tove Jansson’s literature widely accessible to American audiences, with a selection of Moomin books, mugs, stationery, and more, selling in over 20 retail locations and online.

8. More Moominous shopping

So if you love the Moomins, you have plenty of opportunities around the world to explore and shop hundreds of Moominous products in person (or online). Find your nearest shop and embrace the Moomin fan within you! Or, do you have a new place in mind for the next Moomin Shop?