Sinebrychoff Art Museum (Museum of Foreign Art)
Part of the Finnish National Gallery , this museum was built in 1842 and still displays its original furnishings. It houses an extensive collection of foreign paintings from the 14th century to the 19th century and has a stunning collection of foreign miniatures. There is also an impressive array of porcelain. Temporary exhibitions, usually presented without any additional charge, have in the recent past included a stunning collection of antique charkas (elaborate silver or silver-gilt vodka or schnapps chalices) from Russia. Tip: On the first Wednesday of each month, the admission fee is waved from 5pm to 8pm.
Part of the Finnish National Gallery , this museum was built in 1842 and still displays its original furnishings. It houses an extensive collection of foreign paintings from the 14th century to the 19th century and has a stunning collection of foreign miniatures. There is also an impressive array of porcelain. Temporary exhibitions, usually presented without any additional charge, have in the recent past included a stunning collection of antique charkas (elaborate silver or silver-gilt vodka or schnapps chalices) from Russia. Tip: On the first Wednesday of each month, the admission fee is waved from 5pm to 8pm.
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