| Category: | 10 |
| Year: | 1876 |
| Finnish Universal Exhibition | |
| Visitors: | 90 000 |
| Organized: | J V Snellman |
| Country: | Grand Duchy of Finland |
| City: | Helsinki |
| Venue: | Kaivopuisto Park |
| Coord: | 60.1569°N 24.9569°W |
| Open: | 1 July 1876 |
| Close: | mid September 1876 |
The first Finnish Universal Exhibition was held in Helsinki in 1876.[1] [2] the exhibition had been suggested in 1868, but was impacted by the great famine.[3]
The fair was held at Kaivopuisto Park, led by J.V.Snellman and Theodor Höijeriltä was an architect.
The 1679 exhibitors included one showing a Finnish Steam Locomotive Class A5.[4]
Alexander II of Russia, Alexander III of Russia, Maria Alexandrovna and Maria Feodorovna visited 2 weeks after the fair opened. 93000 tickets were redeemed.