Moomin Shops around the world

In this article, you’ll find dedicated Moomin Shops and shop-in-shops in
📍 Finland, Sweden and Norway 📍 Poland📍 The United Kingdom 📍 Japan 📍 Hong Kong 📍 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 Esplanadi (the NEW Moomin flagship store)

📍 Where? Pohjoisesplanadi 2, 00100 Helsinki, Finland

☝ Did you know? This shop was opened in November 2023! The new Moomin flagship store, holding the world’s largest assortment of Moomin products, will be the location for all things Moomin, from Moomin story inspired window displays to special offers and events.

🌟 A secret tip! The store was designed based on Moominsummer Madness (1954) from the midsummer flowers to elements of the floating theatre and concept windows that transport you to major scenes from the book.

Moomin Shop Lasipalatsi 

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

☝ Did you know? This previous flagship store’s design and colour scheme 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?

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 in the Schengen area 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 – Schengen

📍 Where? Helsinki Airport, Terminal 2, Schengen area, near gates 20-21. On arrival, this is on the way to baggage claim (coming from Schengen country), and on departure, this is after the security check on the way to any flight (before passport control for non-Schengen countries).

☝ Did you know? This shop is brand new – it was opened in September 2023!

🌟 A secret tip! You’ll be greeted by Hattifatteners, which makes for a great photo opportunity! Pay attention to the rest of the shop design – can you guess which original novel it’s based on?

Moomin Shop Helsinki Airport – Non-Schengen Square

📍 Where? Terminal 2, Aukio, non-Schengen area, near Gate 40. 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 and brand new Moomin Arabia stores 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 Shop in Krakow, Poland

From the Nordics to central Europe! Moomin fandom isn’t actually new in Poland – there was a Polish TV production of the Moomins, called Opowiadania Muminków, in the late ’70s!

Moomin Shop Krakow

📍 Where? First floor, Podgórska 34, 31-536 Kraków, Poland

☝ Did you know? This Moomin pop-up inside a shopping centre was opened in October 2023! 

🌟 A secret tip! Keep an eye out for another local Moomin online store… 

5. Moomin Shops in London, England

Let’s travel 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!

6. 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 Nagoya

📍 Where? 6th floor , Takashimaya Gate Tower Mall, 1-1-3 Meieki, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya

☝ Did you know? All core Moomin Shops in Japan sell exclusive tote bags with location names.

🌟 A secret tip! You’ll find a photo corner with framed pictures of all characters by the till – snap a selfie and tag moominofficial_jp !

Moomin Shop CASUAL EDITION Kyoto Porta

📍 Where? 902 Higashishiokojicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, 2nd basement floor, South area

☝ Did you know? The first Moomin Shop in Kyoto, opened in the summer of 2024!

Moomin Shop Futako Tamagawa

📍 Where? Futako Tamagawa Rise Shopping Center, 2 Chome-21-1 Tamagawa, Setagaya City, Tokyo 158-0094, Japan

☝ Did you know? This shop opened in April 2024 and it’s the second big Moomin Shop in the Tokyo area.

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 Osaka

📍 Where? LUCUA Osaka, Floor 8, 3-1-3 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka, 530-8217 

☝ Did you know? This shop opened in September 2023!

Moomin Shop CASUAL EDITION Tennoji Mio

📍 Where? Tennoji MIO, 6th floor, 10-39 Hidenincho, Tennoji Ward, Osaka, 543-0055, Japan

☝ Did you know? Another comic-inspired smaller shop that opened in central Osaka in March 2024.

🌟 A secret tip! You’ll find a quirky photo op at the entrance with a statue of Snorkmaiden!

Moomin Shop Yokohama

📍 Where? Sotetsu Joinus, 1-5-1 Minamisaiwai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa

☝ Did you know? Another marvelous shop opened at the end of 2023, you’ll find the commercial facility JOINUS and this new Moomin Shop directly connected to the Yokohama Station.

🌟 A secret tip! Take a picture with Moomintroll and a fun gallery of all the characters!

Moomin Shop CASUAL EDITION Sapporo Stellar Place

📍 Where? Sapporo Stella Place 5F, 2 Kita-5-jonishi, 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?

7. Moomin Shop in Hong Kong

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

Moomin Shop Hong Kong MOKO

📍 Where? 353-365, Level 3, MOKO, Mongkok, Hong Kong

☝ Did you know? This shop is brand new – it opened in October 2023!

8. Moomin Shop in Hawaii, United States

Last but not least, our journey ends in the United States.

Barnes & Noble stores

📍 Where? Over 260 stores and a webshop

☝ Did you know? In 2024, Barnes & Noble expanded their Moomin selection from 20 stores to over 260 stores across the country!

9. 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?