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The National Museum of Finland, Temporary exhibitions

Inventarium – Catarina Ryöppy

Where do all our things go when we cease to exist? The feelings of alienation and being an outsider are central themes in the works of artist Catarina Ryöppy. The artist has discovered and collected the items in the Inventarium exhibition over decades from various places such as flea markets around the world.

The National Museum of Finland, Temporary exhibitions

UPCOMING: Mäccmõš, maccâm, máhccan – Homecoming

The exhibition opens on October 31st. The National Museum of Finland will return over 2,000 Sámi artefacts from its collections to the Sámi community and Sámi Museum Siida in 2021. The exhibition is our way of celebrating this repatriation that is significant even at an international level.

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?

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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.