The National Museum of Finland

Truly an amazing museum if you like history and relics from Finland. You have to step away your bags and coats in lockers provided which are free. You can pick up the tokens near the lockers. The staff are so friendly and their memories are top notch. The displays are great. Most museums have lots of activities especially for children but adults can have fun too.

The collection is rich, varied and there is so much to learn and discover…We spent over three hours in the museum and did not even stop to read everything, and neither used the audio guides. It is my first time in Finland and I have no knowledge of its history and culture. The items and the rooms’ introduction panels gave me many insights without being boring lecture. Looking forward to its re-opening in 2027!

I was lucky enough to visit the museum before its renovation project began. I can say this place is awesome; there are lots of fascinating collections and interesting things to learn about. Staff was helpful and friendly. Plus, student discount, even when coming from abroad. I am definitely looking forward to visiting again in the near future after expansion is completed.

Visit soon! The museum is to be closed for at least two years due to renovation. The museum houses several permanent exhibitions, including the history of Finland & the pre-historic time on this land. Currently there is also an interesting but temporal exhibition on outsider art, which I highly recommend! The building itself is a classical, elegant architecture, which worths appreciation.

For individuals interested in the Finnish history, mythology and culture, this museum is one of the places to visit. I enjoyed the pre-historic segment of the collection as it was interactive and unique. However, that can't be said about the remaining collections. They were good, but not extraordinary. The museum, however, is user friendly. Visitors can easily work their way through different sections. I would definitely recommend taking the free audio tour. It surely enhanced my understanding while I was going through different sections.

We only had a couple of hours to see Finland. So my partner recommended this museum as a great option. We both enjoy museums. ,☺ I was very impressed with all the details and different interpretations of languages. They have a cafe downstairs and 2 sets of bathrooms. The museum was very informative about Finland's history from 1917 to 2017. Could have used a little bit more time but it was a great visit. 👍

For 1st-time visitor to Finland, this is a must visit. Especially if you know nothing about the country's past and is keen to find out. It's a small museum so all you need to spare is a couple of hours. We went at 4pm on Jan 22, 2023 and it wasn't overly crowded. Lockers of varying sizes are available to store your belongings. Ticket price was 11€ per person.

This is a very unique museum. It usually takes around 4 hours if you are an art & history enthusiast, other than that 3 hours is probably enough. All the descriptions are available in English and have timeline included. The system is very interactive and you won't get bored. It offers free entry on every Friday fom 4pm-6pm. It's a must visit place in Helsinki.