John Nurminen foundation

The John Nurminen Foundation originates from the John Nurminen family company, which started as a trading house and shipping company in Rauma in 1886. The Foundation was established in 1992 on the initiative of the John Nurminen Company with the aim of preserving the sea history collection compiled during its history.

The John Nurminen Foundation maintains the cultural heritage and traditions of Finnish seafaring and maritime history. The Foundation has two key areas of operation: cultural activities focusing on maritime history, and the environmental work in its Clean Baltic Sea Projects.

The cultural operations of the Foundation emphasise the history of seafaring, exploration and cartography. This is supported by the Foundation’s collection of naval art, ancient maps and maritime antiques. The Foundation publishes books, arranges exhibitions and lends its material to national and international exhibitions.

The objective of the Foundation’s Clean Baltic Sea projects is to reduce the eutrophication of the Baltic Sea and increase environmental awareness of its condition. The Foundation has promoted for a  cleaner Baltic Sea since 2004. In its environmental work, the Foundation invests in concrete actions with which the eutrophying nutrient discharges into the Baltic Sea can be reduced.