The National Museum of Finland

A museum filled with the riches of Finnish history.

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Temporary exhibitions
The National Museum of Finland, Temporary exhibitions

10 000 years of design – Man, Matter, Metamorphosis

12.10.2018–24.2.2019. ​The exhibition focuses on the unique development of Finnish material culture and design as a result of a specific dialogue between society and ecosystem. Read more
The National Museum of Finland, Pop-up exhibitions

Japanese Design Today 100

18 January – 17 March 2019. The one hundred years of diplomacy between Finland and Japan are being celebrated by opening a touring exhibition produced by the Japan Foundation in cooperation with the Japanese Embassy in Finland and the National Museum of Finland. The exhibition also showcases the work of young designers working in Finland, who are inspired by the tradition of Japanese design. Read more
The National Museum of Finland, Temporary exhibitions

Inherit the Dust – Photographs by Nick Brandt

​5 April – 1 September 2019. What kind of world will we be leaving behind? British-born photographer Nick Brandt has documented the changing environment and endangered animals in East Africa. The exhibition comprises Brandt’s impressive panoramic images. It has been the most popular exhibition to date at the Fotografiska, which has also produced the exhibition. Read more

Exhibitions
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. Read more
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? Read more
The National Museum of Finland, Permanent exhibitions

Workshop Vintti

Workshop Vintti – Easy History is an interactive hands-on exhibition housed on the Museum's third floor. Read more
The National Museum of Finland, Permanent exhibitions

The realm

The Realm exhibition details Finland's history under church rule, Swedish secular rule, the country's annexation by the Russian Empire. Read more

Events

The National Museum of Finland, Koko perheen tapahtumat, —

Viking Week

 The National Museum of Finland is going to be swept away by Vikings this winter break! Viking Age swords will be on display in the central...
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Continue the Story

 Do you remember any ghost stories from your childhood? What stories do your clothes tell? What is your sauna biography like? Come and listen to stories...
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