The deepest roots of culture, the quiet whispers of history and the most beautiful manifestations of art; you can find them all at the National Museum of Finland. Today we tell the story of a day spent in this unique oasis of culture, which offers an insight into the forces that have shaped Finland and the life of our people in different eras.
We arrived in front of the large granite building early in the morning, with the sunlight already making the building's soaring towers glitter. The museum is located in the heart of Helsinki and wandering around is like a journey through time and layers. Every object on display, every piece of art and every text, whether it's a Bronze Age brooch or a late 19th century painting, tells a little more of the Finnish story.
We wound our way through the museum, stopping on the way to explore the various exhibits. In the history exhibition proper, we were able to dive deep into Finland's history, from the Middle Ages to the modern world. The temporary exhibitions, on the other hand, gave us the chance to explore changing themes and perspectives. A particularly memorable exhibition focused on women at the beginning of the 20th century - how their role and freedom evolved over the century.
A day at the museum would not have been complete without a visit to the Prehistory exhibition, one of the museum's most popular. Here we got to see the famous Lahti Stone Age deer and Finland's first Stone Age man, found in Vaasa in 1858.
In addition to these, the National Museum of Finland offers much more: national treasures ranging from archaeological finds to magnificent paintings, interactive exhibitions for children at the same time, and lots of interesting information about Finnish history.
To sum up, a day at the National Museum of Finland is an experience that allows you to dive deep into Finnish history, culture and art. It is a place that opens the door to the past, puts the present in perspective and raises expectations for the future. Afterwards, you can't help but feel a deeper connection and interest in Finland - its history, heritage and future.