Finnish Museum of Natural History Tours and Activities

Natural History Museum of Helsinki
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Examine a range of stuffed animals, stroll past the picturesque water features of the botanical gardens and inspect geological collections.

The Natural History Museum of Helsinki is a complex with a comprehensive collection of taxidermy models, geological items and eclectic gardens. It specializes in displays of botanical, zoological, geological and paleontological specimens from around the world. Learn about worldwide natural phenomena and local ecosystems in this fascinating museum.

Find out what makes this country unique in the Finnish Nature exhibition, which has stuffed bears and other animals spread out amid the reproduced scenery of Finland’s four seasons.

Reserve one of the guided tour package options on the scientific theme of your choice. Tours include the Wildlife of the World, Change in the Air and the World of the Dinosaur.

The museum serves as an integral research facility for the University of Helsinki. Learn about the institution in the Giraffes in the Gymnasium displays. Peruse the photos and plaques with stories about the site’s inception and purpose. The museum is housed in a building dating back to 1913.

Take a break from the displays with some snacks and refreshments in the museum café. Peruse the souvenirs and gifts with a nature theme in the on-site shop.

The museum owns the Kumpula Botanic Garden and the Kaisaniemi Botanic Garden on the other side of the railway station from the main building that contains the natural history exhibits.

Wander through the scenic parkland full of ponds, bridges and colorful plants from Finland and across the globe. Enter Kumpula Manor House for the museum’s principal geological collections.

Note that the museum opens Tuesday through Sunday from morning until late afternoon. It closes on Mondays and stays open later on Thursdays. There is an admission fee, with discounts for youths, students and seniors. Children enter for free.

The Natural History Museum of Helsinki is in the vibrant center of the city. Ride the metro to Kampin station and walk north for 5 minutes to get here. The museum is a short walk west from the Helsinki Railway Station and its namesake plaza. Visit nearby landmarks, such as the Temppeliaukio Church, the Mannerheim Statue and the Parliament House.

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