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National Museum of Finland - Helsinki

Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2015 2:24 pm
by dognose
The National Museum of Finland
Mannerheimintie 34
00100 Helsinki

The Silver and Jewellery Room

The exhibition on goldsmithing is divided into sections on silver and jewellery. The main focus is on Finnish goldsmithing. Through different types and forms of objects, the silver exhibition presents the introduction of new customs in Finland from the 16th century to the present day.

It also shows how the various predominant styles were adopted in Finland at different times, and the source and direction of influences. The exhibition also tells of the development of the craft of goldsmithing over the course of several centuries in Finland.

The jewellery exhibits present the types of jewellery that were fashionable at different times from the Renaissance to the present day.

Opening hours: Tue-Sun 11 am - 6 pm - Mondays closed

Admission: €9

http://www.kansallismuseo.fi/en/nationa ... /permanent