THE SALVATION ARMY MUSEUM
Painted on the wall, the words ‘Soppaa, saippuaa, sielunhoitoa’ (Soup, soap, salvation) are a fitting motto for the exhibition showcasing the Salvation Army’s 120-plus years in Finland. Fascinating items from magic lanterns to workers’ uniforms and the undeniably genuine Christmas kettle shed light on the history of the organisation. Nostalgic photographs and beautiful arrangements of items […]
FIRE MUSEUM
The past and the present of the fire, rescue and ambulance services in Helsinki. A period of 150 years shown in both equipment and photos. In the museum there are furthermore scale models, as well as a shop. The collections of the Fire Museum there are furthermore some 35 veteran fire and rescue vehicles situated in […]
Paikkari Cottage
The collector of folklore and the compiler of Kalevala, Elias Lönnrot (1802-1884) was born in Paikkari Cottage in the village of Haarjärvi. It was built around the year 1800 in the grounds of Paikkari military residence by his father, who was a tailor. The cottage was acquired by the state in 1889. The house consists […]
THE FAZER MUSEUM
The Fazer Museum is located at the Vaarala sweets factory in Vantaa. The glass cabinet in the museum displays a colourful array or memorabilia, dating back to the confectionery shop founded by Karl Fazer in Kluuvikatu Street in Helsinki back in 1891. Three years later, the industrial confectionery manufacture was begun. Different chocolate moulds, sweet machines, […]
OUTBOARD MUSEUM
The history of serial-production outboard engines reaches back a hundred years. In the course of these years, primitive engines have evolved into the handy and efficient boating partners that we have learnt to rely on. The journey has been varied and interesting. The museum provides not only the exhibition space with outboard engines but also […]
CO-OPERATIVE BANK MUSEUM
The hundred-year history of co-operative banks comes alive in the Co-operative Bank Museum’s exhibition combining multimedia walls, photographs and nostalgic exhibits. A tour of the museum, divided into four sections, interweaves the bank’s own story with the changes that have taken place in Finland. Proceeding through the museum, a Karelian evacuee’s cash box and ration […]
MUSEUM OF VISUAL IMPAIRMENT
The exhibition begins with a black box where you can put your hands and try to experience the life of the visually impaired. Are you able to identify the five objects in the box by feeling with your hands? At this exhibition, you are allowed to touch the exhibits! The rough-surfaced calculation tablet, worn guide dog harness and […]
MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART KIASMA
The Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma in the heart of Helsinki showcases modern art and is the centre of visual culture as well as a meeting place. Kiasma’s programme includes theme exhibitions created from the museum’s own collections, as well as inspiring temporary exhibitions. The design of the building is based on the human body, which […]
Nummi Homestead Museum
Nummi Homestead Museum consists of the old residence of the church organist (previously Ylhäis farmstead) built in 1771 and two grain stores, built in 1780 and 1849. Two rooms have been furnished in a 1920-30s style in the organist’s residence, and this is also the venue for temporary exhibitions. One of the grain stores is […]
NUKARI SCHOOL MUSEUM
The straight-backed desks, ink bottles and blackboards of the Nukari School Museum tell the pupil’s story from the end of the 19th century up until the introduction of the comprehensive school system. The first grammar school of Nurmijärvi opened in Nukari in 1873 when Matilda Adlercreutz, the lady of the nearby Raala Manor, decided to set […]