Museum shops are an important part of the museum experience, where you can find interesting and unique products related to museum themes and exhibitions. Museum shops often offer a wide range of gift ideas, such as books, jewellery, postcards and other memorabilia that cannot be found in regular shops.
In Finland, several museums offer their own museum shops selling products related to the history and culture of the region. For example, the museum shop at the National Museum of Finland sells Finnish handicrafts, design and Finnish delicacies. The Ateneum Art Museum shop sells a wide range of art-related products such as posters, cards and books, as well as art supplies such as paints and brushes.
Museum shops also offer an opportunity to support the museums' activities, as the proceeds are usually used to maintain and develop the museums. Many museums also offer the possibility to buy products online, making the museums' offerings easily accessible throughout Finland and the world.