The National Museum of Finland
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The National Museum

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Open today 11—18 15/10 € Check all prices and opening times

Exhibitions
The National Museum of Finland, Temporary exhibitions

Philosophy of Wealth – Portraits of Finnish Wealth by Jaakko Heikkilä

Surprisingly little is known about the financially wealthiest members of Finnish society. The works of photographer Jaakko Heikkilä examine individual members of this often unidentified minority group, as well as their life stories and relationship with wealth, happiness and life.
The National Museum of Finland, Temporary exhibitions

Exploring the Ancient Near East

Since the 1840s, Finnish explorers, archaeologists and scientists have travelled to the Middle East to study the region’s ancient empires and cultures. Through the travellers’ own stories and the items brought back by them, the Exploring the Ancient Near East exhibition showcases how these ancient civilisations that thrived more than two thousand years ago continue to fascinate Finnish researchers. The exhibition includes items seldom been on display from the Collections of the National Museum of Finland and the Archaeological Collections of the Finnish Heritage Agency.
The National Museum of Finland, Temporary exhibitions

Future’s National Museum of Finland

A space to explore the annex of the National Museum and envision the future of the museum.
The National Museum of Finland, Permanent exhibitions

Story of Finland

Never before has the story of Finland’s independent years been told in such a touching way.
The National Museum of Finland, Permanent exhibitions

Otherland

For centuries, the Finns were told Finland’s history started when the peasant Lalli killed Bishop Henry on the frozen Lake Köyliö. But is there actually truth behind that story?
The National Museum of Finland, Permanent exhibitions

Prehistory

​Who are we and where did we come from? The area now comprising Finland was first settled 10,000 years ago. What kind of a world did these people live in?

Events

Koko perheen tapahtumat, Aikuisten tapahtuma —

Exhibition programme: Exploring the Ancient Near East

Public tours of the exhibition take place in Finnish every Sunday. Remote tours for schools are available in May, and in August the museum will be...
Koko perheen tapahtumat, Aikuisten tapahtuma —

Public tour: The Story of Finland

See all the main points of the exhibition and hear the stories of Finnish history.
Koko perheen tapahtumat, Aikuisten tapahtuma —

Public tour: Exploring the Ancient Near East

See all the main points of the exhibition and hear the interesting stories behind the objects and the explorers who brought them to the museums.
Koko perheen tapahtumat, Aikuisten tapahtuma —

Public tour: Exploring the Ancient Near East

See all the main points of the exhibition and hear the interesting stories behind the objects and the explorers who brought them to the museums.
Koko perheen tapahtumat, Aikuisten tapahtuma —

Public tour: Exploring the Ancient Near East

See all the main points of the exhibition and hear the interesting stories behind the objects and the explorers who brought them to the museums.
Koko perheen tapahtumat, Aikuisten tapahtuma —

Public tour: Exploring the Ancient Near East

See all the main points of the exhibition and hear the interesting stories behind the objects and the explorers who brought them to the museums.
Verkkotapahtuma —

Listen: Exploring the Ancient Near East

Middle Eastern music is very versatile and incorporates many languages and cultures. It is thousands of years old and yet always sounds fresh. Due to numerous...
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Services

National Museum cafeteria and Summer Cafe

The museum's cafeteria is on the ground floor of the building. The menu includes savoury snacks and cakes.

Guided tours and experiences

On a tour, you get more out of an exhibition. The booked or open tours led by expert guides deepen your visit to the museum, entertain and evoke thoughts. We also offer free audio tours of the exhibitions.

Visiting with children

The National Museum of Finland is a museum for everyone – the museum has plenty to experience for visitors of all ages. Admission is always free for those under 18! Here are some tips for visiting the museum with children.

Learning

New perspectives for learning, from early childhood education to higher education! The environment and items of the National Museum support cultural dialogue and the development of multiliteracy, and they also work as inspiration for phenomenon-based learning.

Conference & banqueting facilities

In addition to its museum and exhibition activities, the National Museum also offers excellent venues for organizing various events, such as meetings, seminars and publication events.

Museum shop

You can discover some unique pieces in our museum shop, as many items have been inspired by Finnish history and cannot be found anywhere else. The shop also stocks the Kansallismuseo Collection, which is a range of products made exclusively for the National Museum of Finland by a group of Finnish designers.

Plan your visit

Opening hours

Sunday 11—18
Monday 11—18
Tuesday 11—18
Wednesday 11—18
Thursday 11—18
Friday 11—18
Today 11—18
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Prices

Adults 15 €
Reduced 10 €
Entry is free for those under 18 years
Tickets are available from the online store at a lower price than on the spot.
We accept Museum card
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Contact information

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