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The National Museum of Finland


Aerial view of the National Museum building. Photo: National Board of Antiquities / Scan-Foto OyThe National Museum of Finland presents Finnish life from prehistoric times to the present.

The permanent exhibition is divided into six departments. The Treasure Troves present the museum’s collections of coins, medals, orders, decorations, silver and weapons. The Prehistory of Finland is Finland’s largest archaeological exhibition. The Realm tells of the history of Finnish culture and society from the Middle Ages until the beginning of the 20th century. A Land and Its People presents rural life in Finland before industrialisation. The Past Century exhibition is closed.

The interactive VINTTI Workshop for the whole family is open Tue - Sun from Noon to 4 pm. 


Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt (1757-1814), painted by Joseph Grassi.
Photo: The National Board of Antiquities Wanted – Armfelt
20.11.2009 - 30.1.2011
Kuutti Lavonen - Osmo Rauhala, Sketches for works in the Church of St. Olaf in Tyrvää Kuutti Lavonen – Osmo Rauhala, Sketches for works in the Church of St. Olaf in Tyrvää
26.3.2010 - 12.9.2010
Trunk. England? Late 18th century. Photo: The National Board of Antiquities/Markku Haverinen.

Audio guide to the exhibition
Wanted – Armfelt

The Church of St. Olaf in Tyrvää.
Photo: Reijo Keskikiikonen, 2007.

Risen from the Ashes, The Church of St. Olaf in Tyrvää
12.5.2010 - 12.9.2010

Scent button of gold, white enamel and rubies from the 15th-16th centuries. Photo: National Board of Antiquities / Leena Tomanterä The Permanent Exhibition
presents Finnish life from prehistoric times to the present. 
Workshop VINTTI is on the third floor.
Photo: The National Board of Antiquities/Hanna Forssell. (2006) Workshop VINTTI. Easy History.

Open Tue - Sun 12 a.m. - 4 p.m.

An interactive exhibition.

The National Museum of Finland
Mannerheimintie 34, Helsinki

Mailing address:
P.O. Box 913, FI-00101 HELSINKI

Ticket Office: Tel. +358 9 4050 9544, during museum opening hours

Booking of guided tour: Tue-Fri 9 a.m.-12 noon,
Tel. + 358 9 4050 9552.  Bookings one week in advance.
Over 30 or more persons groups, 2 weeks in advance.

Fax: +358 9 4050 9400
email: kansallismuseo@nba.fi

Open: Tue 11 a.m. - 8 p.m., Wed-Sun 11 a.m - 6 p.m., Closed Mondays

Closed on National Holidays

Entry fees 2010:National Museum's logo.
7,00 euros / 5,00 euros,
entry is free for those under 18 years old.
Free admission Tuesdays from 5.30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Free admission with Helsinki Card.
1 euro off full admission fee with S Priviledge Card.

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