Vision and Mission

A Museum of world cultures increases global understanding

We want to increase intercultural understanding and dialogue. We encourage encounters and use our collections, exhibitions, and projects to show what it means to be human in a global world. Openness, caring, and responsibility form the basis of our values.

Our vision is to build a culturally and socially sustainable Finland and world. Together with our partners, we want to create a space that transcends the museum walls, where people can reflect on ways of living, knowing, and surviving in this world, and a community where everyone is welcome.

Kwassi Akpladokou from Benin tells conservator Elina Torvinen about the Egungun costumes. Photo: Kristina Tohmo 2019
Khadim Ba, Kristina Tohmo, Aty Seck and Abdou Niang studying Helinä Rautavaara’s photographs from Senegal. Photo: Helka Saarinen 2019
Mestre Garrincha, Mestre Samara, Professor Matthias Röhrig Assunçiao and Mestre Cobra Mansa studying Rautavaara’s materials from Brazil. Photo: Kristina Tohmo 2017