Museum of Cultures, Helsinki, Finland
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- History & Culture travel tip
- City center
by The Museum of Cultures has displays on many of the most interesting civilizations and culture in the world, and their cultural and historical heritage. The temporary exhibitions are usually very interesting, but the highlight of the museum remains its own collection of Finno-Ugric artifacts.
Address:
Eteläinen Rautatiekatu 8, 00100 Helsinki, Finland
Price:
Adults 6 €
Pensioners and students 4 €
Entry is free for kids under 18
Opening Hours:
Tue. 11 am – 8 pm
Wed.–Sun. 11 am – 6 pm
On the web:
http://www.nba.fi/en/museum_of_cultures
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