Collections of the National Museum of Finland

The collections of the National Museum of Finland are part of our shared national heritage and cultural property. They serve as a collective memory and a resource. The collections tell us about people’s lives, society, events and history. They also inspire, evoke emotions and generate new ideas. The experiences offered by authentic objects are one of the museum’s key strengths and attractions. Read more about the National Museum of Finland’s Collections Strategy.

Ethnographic collections

Historical collections

Independence era collection  

Ethnological collections

Music collection

Numismatic collections

Finno-Ugric collections

Collections of the Maritime Museum

Prison collection