The National Archives of Finland

The duty of the National Archives is to ensure that records belonging to the national cultural heritage are preserved for future generations. Our unique materials are available to everyone.

The National Archives' branches are open normally, but the situation may change rapidly due to regional regulations by health authorities. Please check the current opening hours in advance!

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News

07.10.2021 Jussi Nuorteva to leave the position of the director general of the National Archives – Päivi Happonen will become acting director general

06.09.2021 Opening hours of the National Archives in the autumn published

19.08.2021 The Ehrensvärd Society’s anniversary weekend on 21st – 22nd August offers various events

23.06.2021 Online exhibition "A soldier's path" is opened - the Continuation War began 80 years ago

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Memory of the World

UNESCO’s Memory of the World programme protects documentary and written cultural heritage in Finland and all over the world, and promotes its availability. Finland’s national Memory of the World committee organises the programme in Finland. It maintains the national Memory of the World register, in which nationally significant documentary cultural heritage has been collected.

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