The National Museum of Finland is a repository of our country's history and an everyday treasure trove. Visitors gain insights into the past, new knowledge and inspiration from the culture around them, while experiencing contact with the Finnish historical continuum.
Introduction
In addition to Finnish history, the museum's collections offer a window on different cultures throughout the ages. The exhibitions tell the story of our common roots and of a time in which each of us walks in his or her own way.
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The story, from the first settlement to the present day, is told in an engaging and lively way. The exhibition on Finnish prehistory allows visitors to explore the traces of ancient Finnish life. Stone Age tools and artefacts tell the story of everyday life and the values that our ancestors emphasised.
The National Museum of Finland also offers some surprising encounters. In the Medieval Shelter you can admire unique masterpieces of church art. After all, Finnish art and culture is largely based on ecclesiastical tradition. The contrast between barbarism and beauty in the Viking Age raises questions about our own time - what kind of mark do we leave on history?
The most significant works are the masterpieces of the Finnish national romantic period. Akseli Gallen-Kallela, Hugo Simberg and other artists of the National Romantic period created a mythical yet deeply human vision of Finnishness. Through their works, you can experience how Finnish art has been and still is part of our national identity.
Summary
The National Museum of Finland provides a glimpse into the lives of Finns from thousands of years ago to the present day. It is a meeting place where historical and cultural knowledge is combined with displays of arts and crafts.
In the museum you can encounter the past, learn something new and perhaps discover a new understanding of Finnishness. The roots of our culture go back a long way in history, and at the National Museum of Finland we can see how they have been preserved and developed. A visit to the museum is therefore an immersion into our own history and at the same time an opportunity to better understand who I am, where I come from and where I am going.