National Museum of Finland (Suomen Kansallismuseo)
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- Address: Mannerheimintie 34, Helsinki
- Hours: Tues 11am - 8pm, Wed - Sun 11am - 6pm. Closed Mondays and national holidays
- Admission: Adults: € 7, Children (under 18yrs): Free
ATTRACTION Keywords:
Cultural Experience,
Museum
The impressive National Museum of Finland (or Suomen Kansallismuseo) looks a bit like a Gothic church with its stonework and tower. Built in 1916 and extensively renovated in 2000, the museum's rooms cover different periods of Finnish history. The Treasure Trove has coins, silver, weaponry, medals and jewelery. The Prehistory of Finland is a large, permanent exhibition of prehistory and archaeological finds. A Land and its People shows life in Finland before industrialization. The Realm covers the history of Finland in the 13th - 17th centuries when it was under Swedish rule and an independent duchy of the Russian empire. The 20th century room is closed until 2011. There are also changing displays of church relics, ethnography and cultural exhibitions.
The superb frescoes on the ceiling arches (by Akseli Gallen-Kallela) depict scenes from the epic Kalevala, including one of the hero Väinämöinen plunging a stake into the giant pike. The museum also has a reference library and multimedia displays in the Information Center, and a cafeteria to rest and absorb what you've learned about the history of Finland.
Latest Reviews
Review by SAMUEL H, November 2012
Doing what: Helsinki Card
the Tourist office was easy to fine and everyone spoke perfect English (good since we speak no Finnish), so getting our cards was a breeze.
The included bus tour was perfect - a nice overview of the city. Using the card when riding public transport was also easy and all the museums we visited accepted the Helsinki card without issue. All in all a good value.
Review by Susan W, August 2012
Doing what: Helsinki Card
We had great value from the Helsinki card. Probably went to several museums we would not have entered. The ferry trip was very fun.
Review by LESLIE K, June 2012
Doing what: Helsinki Card
The Helsinki Card is very worthwhile purchasing. I will buy one again on my next visit to Helsinki.
Practical Info
The museum is only 10 minutes walk from the central railway station, and the bus terminal at Kamppi. Or catch tram 7A/7B, 4T or 10. Tuesday evenings there is free admission.
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