Rating: 8,0/10 (457 votes) The National Museum of Finland is one of the museums in Helsinki, whose expositions tell about the history of Finland. The building of the National Museum was designed by E. Saarinen, G. Gesellius, A. Lindgren and built on Mannerheim Avenue in 1905- 1910 The museum building is a vivid example of Finnish national romanticism in architecture. The museum was opened to visitors in 1916. The vaults of the museum hall are decorated with frescoes by the Finnish artist A. Gallen-Kallel. The exposition of the museum, introducing visitors to the history of the country from the Stone Age to the present, is divided into six parts. This is a collection of coins, medals, orders, weapons, silver and jewelry. Many exhibits were found during archaeological excavations in the country. Besides the permanent exhibition, the museum's ground floor often hosts temporary thematic exhibitions. The second floor of the building is occupied by the information center museum and library with materials on the history, cultural development of the Finnish people. The third floor houses Vintti's workshop and an interactive exhibition. The museum also has a souvenir shop and cafe. The second floor of the building is occupied by the information center museum and library with materials on the history, development of the culture of the Finnish people. The third floor houses Vintti's workshop and an interactive exhibition. The museum also has a souvenir shop and cafe. The second floor of the building is occupied by the information center museum and library with materials on the history, development of the culture of the Finnish people. The third floor houses Vintti's workshop and an interactive exhibition. The museum also has a souvenir shop and cafe. The third floor houses Vintti's workshop and an interactive exhibition. The museum also has a souvenir shop and cafe. The third floor houses Vintti's workshop and an interactive exhibition. The museum also has a souvenir shop and cafe. We also recommend reading Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma in Finland, Helsinki Resort Topic: Guggenheim Museum in Helsinki (Branch of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum of Contemporary Art) in Finland, resort of Helsinki. |