Welcome to an exhibition that illustrates Finland by presenting objects from all decades of the nation’s independence.
Life in Finland tells about Finland and being Finnish through everyday, innovative, and humorous examples.
Which object do you think represents being Finnish? Which objects would you choose to represent your own life or your own culture?
All objects have been Made in Finland and Designed in Finland, but most of all, they represent Life in Finland. Their stories address work, the overcoming of obstacles, insight, and joy.
Bark Bread
1917
Abloy lock
1921
Bank notes designed by Eliel Saarinen
1922
Sisu cough drops
1928
Embroidered wall hanging “Love Conquers All”
1930
Aino Aalto glass
1932
Aalto stool
1933
Snow suit from the Winter War
1940
Bag of substitute candies
1943
War and Memory ring, made at the front
1944
Alko shopping inspector’s cap
1947
State ration card F2
1949
Walking harness for toddlers
1950
Reflector
1953
Jokapoika shirt
1957
Wirkkala’s label for Koskenkorva vodka
1961
"School Crackers" of Vaasan
1963
Kastehelmi bowl by Oiva Toikka
1964
Sarvis sled
1967
First edition of “The Alphabet Book of Our Time” by poet Kirsi Kunnas
1968
Planetoid Valleys necklace by Björn Weckström
1969
Pine nut collector’s protective headgear
1971
Girls’ jeans of the James brand
1972
“I’m Everyman” T-shirt
1973
Winter tyres by Suomi Tyres in Lieksa
1974
Xylitol chewing gum
1975
Reima overall of Enstex material
1977
Long johns
1980
Ponsse S15 harvester
1983
14 Soviet Superhits vinyl record
1984
“The Gorba Phone” Mobira Cityman 900
1987
Vuokko outfit for female pastor
1988
Anti-skid socks
1990
Plastic sauna whisk
1991
Tube shaft Kuoma boots
1993
Berry picker Marjuri
1994
Block lamp by Harri Koskinen
1996
Nordic walking poles by Exel
1997
Round stamp
2000
Habbo Hotel
2001
Unikko rubber boots by Marimekko
2005
Suunto Core sports watch, compass and computer
2007
Mikko Kärkkäinen’s Tunto lamp
2009
Bright light ear headset
2010
Sámi skateboard
2012
Baby sling
2013
Tom of Finland apron by Finlayson
2014
Spring Aqua Premium water
2015
Valtra T series
2016
Maternity package
2017
