In the heart of Helsinki, the capital of Finland, lies one of the most important cultural sites - the Design Museum. It is a fascinating window into Finnish design and its history.
From art to skill
The Design Museum was founded in 1873 as the Museum of the Finnish Association of the Arts and Crafts. Over the years it has gone by many names, but it was renamed in 2009. Although the name of the museum has changed, its main mission - to offer visitors an insight into Finnish and international design - has remained the same.
The exhibitions take away
Heart aside, you enter a massive 19th century building. Welcome to discover the history of Finnish design. In addition to the permanent exhibition, the pearls are temporary special exhibitions presenting current topics from the world of design. Nordic design, graphic design, industrial design and architecture will be introduced.
As you wander from one exhibition room to the next, you'll discover how Finnish design inspires and provokes thought. Tapio Wirkkala's glass works, Alvar Aalto's modernist furniture, Eero Aarnio's futuristic creations and Marimekko's striking patterns are examples of the diversity of Finnish design.
A beautiful ending
The Design Museum is like a box containing hundreds of stories about Finnish design and its masters. Here you can really see how Finnish design has influenced both Finland and the world. A visit to this museum will awaken a new understanding of Finnish design and its importance in our society.
The Design Museum is undoubtedly an important part of Finnish museum culture. It is a place that tells the story of the development and changes in Finnish design. It is a place where everyone can find something new and inspiring.
Finland can be called the promised land of design, and the Helsinki Design Museum is a great showcase for this spectrum of art and craft. For the visitor, it offers an opportunity to understand what design really means and how it has become integrated into our everyday lives.