The National Museum of Finland
Open Museum

The National Museum

History is here!

Open today 11—18 0-18 € Check all prices and opening times

Exhibitions
The National Museum of Finland, Permanent exhibitions

Playtime

The third floor of the National Museum is full of activities. The Playtime area offers a hands-on opportunity to experience things and study history. For those visiting with children, it offers an opportunity to enjoy unhurried time together.
The National Museum of Finland, Temporary exhibitions

Akseli Gallen-Kallela

The new exhibition at the National Museum of Finland explores the long career of Akseli Gallen-Kallela and the versatile works of the internationally renowned artist. The exhibition is open from 2 December 2022 to 2 April 2023.
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?
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.

Events

Toistuvat tapahtumat, Guided tours —

Guided tour: Akseli Gallen-Kallela

Guided tour are included in to the entry fee.
Koko perheen tapahtumat, Aikuisten tapahtuma —

FrescoDisco

The National Museum’s new Pop up FrescoDisco fills the center hall every other Wednesday for the entirety of the Akseli Gallen-Kallela exhibition. Experience Gallen-Kallela’s iconic Kalevala...
Aikuisten tapahtuma, Maksulliset tapahtumat —

"Drink and Draw” -Art Evenings at The National Museum

Get inspired the art and the museum environment. The National Museum of Finland’s life drawing space is open to all, from beginners to professionals.
All events

Services

National Museum cafeteria

The museum restaurant located on the ground floor of the National Museum is open from Tuesday to Friday at 11 am to 5 pm, Wednesdays until 7 pm, and from Saturday to Sunday at 12 pm to 5 pm. The restaurant offers rich buffet lunches on weekdays and soup lunches at weekends.

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 Closed
Monday 11—18
Tuesday 11—20
Wednesday 11—18
Today 11—18
Friday 10—18
Saturday 10—18
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Prices

Adults 14-18 €
Reduced 6-11 €
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

The National Museum
Mannerheimintie 34
00100 Helsinki
Finland

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