This design looks similar to St. Pauls Church built later from 1915 to 1919. With its large steeple and smaller buildings adjacent to it. The appearance of the building reflects Finland’s medieval castles. The architecture speaks of romanticism and the interior mainly to art nouveau. The museum was built from 1905 to 1910 and opened to the public in 1916. The museum was named the Finnish National Museum after Finland’s independence from Russia in 1917. After the last thorough renovation, the Museum was re-opened in July 2000.

The different stone and brick sets used gave it a unique look. The top and bottom design of the bricks looks like they would intersect like teeth. The top is protruding out, while the bottom is sunken in. The bottom set of stone look irregular, but still organized. They white stone is a great contrast to the vibrant red brick.