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The National Museum of Finland, Helsinki

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Experience Finnish history from prehistoric times until the present day at The National Museum of Finland. View the Romantic-style exterior of the museum before stepping inside to the Art Nouveau interior for viewing archaeological objects and cultural artifacts dating back to the Middle Ages. Look up at the entrance hall ceiling, adorned with frescoes about the Kalevala, the Finnish national saga. Learn about 10,000 years of history through the museum's permanent exhibits, including collections of coins, jewelry, metals, and weapons. See visual representations of Finnish folk culture up to the time of industrialization. Add The National Museum of Finland and other attractions to your Helsinki trip itinerary using our Helsinki travel itinerary planner.
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The National Museum of Finland reviews

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  • By AmKreuz86
    This not only is pleasing on the eye from the outside but fantastic on the inside. It offers an insight throughout many periods of Finnish history. There are some interactive gizmos dotted... 
    This not only is pleasing on the eye from the outside but fantastic on the inside. It offers an insight throughout many periods of Finnish history. There are some interactive gizmos dotted...  more »
  • By Fez R
    We had 5 hours in Helsinki and this was recommended by our tour guide from a tour the day before. I love visiting and spending hours in museum. I found the design, exhibits and displays insightful... 
    We had 5 hours in Helsinki and this was recommended by our tour guide from a tour the day before. I love visiting and spending hours in museum. I found the design, exhibits and displays insightful...  more »
  • By SannaK1000
    There was gun hole at the door from 1918. In this world situation it was good reminder. There was lots of different exhibitions and those were intresting. There was videos, music, fotograffing, very.....  more
    There was gun hole at the door from 1918. In this world situation it was good reminder. There was lots of different exhibitions and those were intresting. There was videos, music, fotograffing, very.....  more »
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  • By Yaroslava
    Nice place to get lost for several hours. You can touch some exhibits (dream come true), use free audio guide and enjoy multimedia support. And they have a collection of mittens, how cute is that!
  • By Benny
    Great museum, very well explained and lots of variation. Count over 2 hours for a visit. Best Museum I've been to in a long time
  • By R Mac
    Top class museum set in a beautiful building. Several interesting exhibitions meant we spent over 3 hours here. Feel like I understand Finland a bit more now! Highly recommend.
  • By Yoshitome Norihiro
    I went here to see the collection of Tom of Finland which was highlighed on the website, but I couldn't find it. I didn't have time, so I may have missed it. The presentation is very good. The entrance fee is correct. If you're interested in Finnish history, this is a good place to spend time.
  • By Oscafia Mamma
    Good to know Finnish culture and history. Not too big but not too small. Easy access from central and nice park in front.
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