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Videos from museums and exhibitions
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Guided tour in Tamminiemi. Duration: 38:30 min.
Art historian Katja Weiland-Särmälä talks about design in Tamminiemi. Duration: 18:28 min.
Hvitträsk expert Pepita Ehnrooth-Jokinen tells stories about the residents of Hvitträsk. Duration: 6:15 min.
Pepita Ehnrooth-Jokinen explains how Hvitträsk became a museum. Duration: 11:57 min.
Discover three different stages of building Olavinlinna Castle. Duration: 1:55 min.
Life in Olavinlinna castle across three different eras. Duration: 9:35 min.
Take a peek behind the scenes at Olavinlinna Castle. In addition to being a museum and a protected medieval castle, Olavinlinna is one of Finland’s largest covered concert venues. Duration: 14:25 min.
Explore the grounds of the Imperial Fishing Lodge at Langinkoski. Duration: 1:15 min.
Discover the Orthodox chapel at Langinkoski. Duration: 1:16 min.
Discover the main building at Langinkoski. Duration: 1:24 min.
Langinkoski fish hatchery and the history of the Kymi River. Duration: 1:33 min.
A presentation of the National Museum’s exhibition Ingrians – the Forgotten Finns. Duration: appr. 60 min.
Actress Alma Pöysti guides visitors into the wonderful world of Tove Jansson’s Moomins, exploring the stories, characters, and values of life they represent. Duration: 17:44 min.
In the Japanese-language version of the presentation of the exhibition, visitors are guided by Ryota Yamaguchi. Duration: 19:40
Courage, Freedom, Love! – Moomin exhibition guided by Alma Pöysti, with subtitles in Hungarian. Duration: 17:49.
As told by experts
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Explore the background of one of the largest naval battles in European history. Duration: 3:14 min.
Maritime archaeologist Riikka Alvik talks about the wrecks of Svensksund and wreck diving. Duration: 2:43 min.
Researcher Marcus Lepola, M.A. tells the story of a bridal comb found in the wreck of the Russian frigate Sankt Nikolai. Duration: 3:34 min.
Curator Eero Ehanti from the National Museum of Finland talks about book covers which were discovered in the wreck of the frigate Sankt Nikolai. Duration: 3:12 min.
What inspired lead architect Samuli Miettinen in the design process of the new National museum? Duration: 2:43 min.
Folklorist Niina Hämäläinen reflects on the birth of the Kalevala under the frescoes of the National Museum. Duration: 6:20 min.
Karelian linguist and civic activist Tuomo Kondie reflects on the significance of the Kalevala under the frescoes of the National Museum. Videon kesto 5:22 min.
Poet, lyricist and musician Tuomas Keskimäki is inspired by the stories of the Kalevala and especially its poetic meter. Duration: 4:55 min.
Cartoon artist Petri Hiltunen talks about his relationship with Kalevala. Duration: 5:09 min.
Researcher and writer Sandra Hagman talks about the history of criminal legislation targeting homosexuality. Duration: 12:58 min.
Historian Riikka Taavetti reflects on the importance of historical interpretations in presenting Finland’s diverse past. Duration 5:33 min.
Discover the story behind the rare panoramic wallpaper from Florin’s Summer House originally located on Bulevardi, Helsinki. Duration: 1:25 min.
Stories from the collections
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The collections of the National Museum of Finland include over half a million objects. Learn about the collections.
What was the dagger in the collections of the National Museum of Finland used for? Discover the dagger as told by Joni Karjalainen. Duration: 2:43 min.
Explore different sword types through examples found in the collections of the National Museum of Finland. Duration: 2:59 min.
Joni Karjalainen talks about the weapons on display at Häme Castle and their roles in the castle’s defense. What kinds of bows were used at Häme Castle? Duration: 2:39 min.
How was the Arquebus used at Häme Castle as firearms technology developed during the late Middle Ages? Duration: 2:52 min.
Joni Karjalainen talks about the rapier, an elegant civilian sword. Duration: 3:38 min.
Hvitträsk expert Pepita Ehrnrooth-Jokinen talks about the portrait of Eliel and Eero Saarinen. Duration: 5:38 min.