245The Role of Museums in Realizing Multiculturalism: Cultural projects and interviews with educational curators in FinlandMulticultural conviviality and intercultural understanding have been called for as issues in society, but no specific solutions have been found. This paper is based on the question of what role museums, as social education facilities, can play in the realization of multicultural conviviality.As a model for the realization of multicultural conviviality, this thesis aims to provide useful suggestions for the future of Japanese society by looking at Finland, which is one of the most tolerant countries in Europe in terms of the influence of immigrants on cultural life. The number of foreigners in Finland is increasing due to the influx of refugees and immigrants, and the country faces many of the same social challenges as Japan. On the other hand, the country has a policy of “integration with respect for diversity” toward them, and aims to realize an inclusive society where everyone’s identity is respected.This paper focuses on the Finnish cultural policy and the work done in the national art museums, in particular analyzing the framework of opportunities for cultural experiences for children and the significance of the museum experience. This is because the first step toward achieving intercultural understanding in society is to reach out to the children who will be the future leaders of society.The findings suggest that the opportunity for children to imagine their own identity through the appreciation of artwork may foster an attitude of intercultural understanding in each citizen. Much research has been done on the promotion of intercultural understanding in terms of how we encounter unknown cultures. What this paper has revealed is a new perspective on how cultural experiences can deepen our understanding of ourselves and our identities, and thus foster the psychological grounds for understanding others and other cultures.Momoko YAMAMOTO
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