The fascinating world of historical maps comes to life at the National Library of Finland! The evening will feature presentations on the history of the A. E. Nordenskiöld Collection and current research on historical maps, as well as demonstrations of how rare materials are conserved. Maps that are rarely on display will also be available to view.
The event celebrates the A. E. Nordenskiöld Collection’s 30 years in UNESCO’s international Memory of the World Register. The collection has been part of the National Library of Finland since 1902 and was the first Finnish collection to be inscribed in the Register.
The event takes place in the Cupola Hall and is suitable for visitors of all ages interested in historical maps and their study.
Programme
The collection and case studies 17:00–19:00
17:00 Anna Vuolanto: A.E. Nordenskiöldin kokoelma Kansalliskirjastossa (in Finnish)
17:30 Toni Simanainen: Olaus Magnuksen Carta marina (in Finnish)
18:00 Stefan Schröder: 16th century Portolan Chart by Battista Agnese (in English)
18:30 Materials on display
Conservation 19:00–20:00
19:00 Marleena Vihakara ja Heini Kylliäinen: Karttojen konservointi: tiedettä ja taitoa (in Finnish)
19:30 Materials on display
Organiser: National Library of Finland
Arrival instructions
Accessibility information
The National Library’s main entrance on Unioninkatu is not accessible. The accessible entrance is located in the courtyard at Yliopistokatu 1. There is also an accessible parking space in the courtyard.
There is a doorbell at the accessible entrance. Ring the doorbell and a porter will come and open the door.
The entrance leads to a lobby with toilets and storage lockers. There are also two additional toilets in the customer areas on the same floor.
From the lobby, you can take the lift to the Rotunda on the first floor of the main building. The lift opens behind the Rotunda customer service desk.
A porter is required to operate the lift. At the end of your visit, please return to the Rotunda customer service desk. Staff will call a porter to assist you with the lift and help you return to the exit at Yliopistokatu 1.
More information about accessibility is available on the National Library’s website.
For more information about accessibility before and during the event:
Library porters’ duty phone: 0504487050.
Head Porter Timo Heiskanen, timo.heiskanen(at)helsinki.fi