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Kansallisgalleria, Helsinki

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Art Museum Museum
At the grand national monument Kansallisgalleria, view international and Finnish works of art from the 18th century and beyond. This museum, opened in 1887, was named after Greek goddess Pallas Athena, who represents warfare and wisdom. Learn about Finnish art history from the likes of Albert Edelfelt, Akseli Gallen-Kallela, and other important Finnish artists. The site also houses works from famous foreign artists including Van Gogh, Rodin, and Cezanne, as well as Russian and Karelian pieces. After touring the museum, you can head to its cafe, bookshop, or reading room. Plan to visit Kansallisgalleria and other customer-reviewed, writer-recommended Helsinki attractions using our Helsinki travel route planning website.
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  • By 360sofiam
    Great stroll around ateneum Again. Never a disappointment- always gives you insight to the Finnish cultureand history. Worth going..  more »
  • By Mikael F
    This museum is the must-see art museum Helsinki. It is located in a beautiful building from 1887. Alongside the permanent collections of Finnish masterpieces, there are always some new exhibitions...  more »
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