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The National Museum of Finland, Temporary exhibitions

Father and Son – Photographs by Sami Parkkinen

A child’s world is full of opportunities, freedom, joy and play. When photographer Sami Parkkinen became a father, he took an interest in children’s way of experiencing the world around them. The story of a son’s growth emphasises the sensitivity and creativity of a child and the pride of a father, connected to melancholy over the fleeting nature of childhood.

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, 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, Temporary exhibitions

Mäccmõš, maccâm, máhccan – Homecoming

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 honouring this repatriation that is significant even at an international level.

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