The start of the journey
Finland is a country known for its many museums. These institutions are protected treasures that tell the story of Finnish history, culture, art and science. Museums bring these stories to life through exhibitions, priceless art collections and interactive educational programmes.
Art - An illustrated story from the past
Finland's museum culture can be seen in many of the country's institutions, but it is most visible in the arts. Art plays a significant role in Finnish society, and this is reflected in the country's museums.
Museums such as the Ateneum, Kiasma and Turku Art Museum are places where the works of artists from different periods meet and create bridges between the past and the present. National monuments such as Helsinki's Tuomiokirkko and Senaatintori serve as living monuments to the course of history.
Science - The key to the future
In Finnish museums, science leaves no one cold. Whether you're interested in science, technology or music, you'll be catered for. Heureka, the Finnish Science Centre, offers visitors the chance to dive deep into different scientific disciplines through interactive exhibitions that turn learning into an experience.
Through museums, we can also understand how science has influenced and shaped Finnish society over time. For example, the Vapriikki Museum Centre in Tampere highlights the impact of the Industrial Revolution in Finnish history.
Summary
Finland has an extremely rich and diverse museum culture. Art and art museums, historical exhibitions, science museums, technology museums and numerous other cultural institutions reflect Finnish society and its development in all its diversity.
Museums are like mirrors of our society, but they also inspire us to explore, learn and better understand the world around us. By travelling through Finland's museums, we are also travelling through Finland's history, art and science - and ultimately, through ourselves.