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Trip Planner:   Europe  /  Finland  /  Uusimaa  /  Helsinki  /  The National Museum of Finland

The National Museum of Finland, Helsinki

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History Museum · Hidden Gem · Museum
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Experience Finnish history from prehistoric times until the present day at The National Museum of Finland. View the Romantic-style exterior of the museum before stepping inside to the Art Nouveau interior for viewing archaeological objects and cultural artifacts dating back to the Middle Ages. Look up at the entrance hall ceiling, adorned with frescoes about the Kalevala, the Finnish national saga. Learn about 10,000 years of history through the museum's permanent exhibits, including collections of coins, jewelry, metals, and weapons. See visual representations of Finnish folk culture up to the time of industrialization. Add The National Museum of Finland and other attractions to your Helsinki trip itinerary using our Helsinki travel itinerary planner.
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The National Museum of Finland reviews

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  • By AmKreuz86
    This not only is pleasing on the eye from the outside but fantastic on the inside. It offers an insight throughout many periods of Finnish history. There are some interactive gizmos dotted... 
    This not only is pleasing on the eye from the outside but fantastic on the inside. It offers an insight throughout many periods of Finnish history. There are some interactive gizmos dotted...  more »
  • By Fez R
    We had 5 hours in Helsinki and this was recommended by our tour guide from a tour the day before. I love visiting and spending hours in museum. I found the design, exhibits and displays insightful... 
    We had 5 hours in Helsinki and this was recommended by our tour guide from a tour the day before. I love visiting and spending hours in museum. I found the design, exhibits and displays insightful...  more »
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  • By Yaroslava
    Nice place to get lost for several hours. You can touch some exhibits (dream come true), use free audio guide and enjoy multimedia support. And they have a collection of mittens, how cute is that!
  • By Benny
    Great museum, very well explained and lots of variation. Count over 2 hours for a visit. Best Museum I've been to in a long time
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