Museum
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The Pearl of Finnish Museums: the Culture Whirlpool
Introduction Finland, the princess of the North, is known not only for its more than 10,000 lakes but also for its rich history and culture. This is well illustrated by the various museums, which are skilfully constructed time corridors to interesting stages in Finland's history. One...
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A gem of Finnish museum culture: a story in the footsteps of Venny Soldan-Brofeldt
When we think of Finnish museum culture, many gems and treasures come to mind. The most amazing treasures can be found in different corners of Finland. Today we will take a look at one of them: the life's work of artist Venny Soldan-Brofeldt at the Ateneum. Venny Soldan-Brofeldt's life at the Ateneum...
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Café of Memories - Cultural History of Hämeenlinna Museum
Behind the Veils of Sleeping Majesty The day is extra warm and there is a hint of history around me as I approach Hämeenlinna's magnificent old castle, home to the local museum. For centuries it has been used as a royal fortress...
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A trip to the National Museum of Finland - a journey back in time to the roots of our cultural history
When you enter the National Museum of Finland, you enter a journey through time and the cultures that have shaped our history. This is not just a building full of artefacts, but a living illustration of the diverse identity of Finnishness from prehistoric times...
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Finnish museums: a window to the past and present
Introduction Finland, a northern country surrounded by thousands of lakes, forests and snow-covered archipelagos, is home to many famous international museums that tell the story of the country's fascinating history and rich cultural heritage. One of these museums,...
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A Nostalgic Journey into the Past - The Cultural Importance of the Finnish Museum
Introduction Finland, the northern pearl of terrestrial beauty, is a culturally rich country whose history and tradition are proudly preserved. One of the pillars of this cultural pride is undoubtedly museums. As we grow in awareness, we go deeper into the Finnish museum,...
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"Finnish history in photographs: a moment at the National Museum in Helsinki"
Finland's history is rich and diverse, like a patchwork quilt with stories from different eras sewn into it. The National Museum in Helsinki is the place where these stories are gathered together and brought alive for the public to explore. In this blog post...
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A secret gem in our long national history: a visit to the National Museum of Finland
The Finnish National Museum is located in the heart of Helsinki, near the Parliament House. It is like a time machine that takes us back thousands of years, showing the evolution of Finnish civilisation from the Stone Age to the modern age. This time I want to bring...
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The Finnish Museum's Language Snow: The Story of Silent Art
Finland's museum culture is diverse and rich, attracting thousands of visitors from home and abroad every year. Lovers of art, history and culture have found their own treasures in these exhibitions. One of these treasures is the quiet...
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Treasures of Finnish art history - a story from the Ateneum collections
Finland, its culture and history are visible on many levels across the country. However, for many, the heart of Finland and the cradle of art can be found in the centre of Helsinki, in an elegant granite building called the Ateneum. The Ateneum, part of the National Museum of Finland, is...