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Forest Sami Exhibition – History, Language and Culture
The exhibition "Forest Samis – history, language, culture" opens a view, based on academic research, into the daily life,...
Museum-Gallery Alariesto, Sodankylä
13.10.2026 – 31.5.2028
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History of Life
Take a trip through time, into the past and the beginning of evolution.
Finnish Museum of Natural History, Natural History Museum, Helsinki
30.5.2022 – 10.1.2027
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The Lure of the Image
The exhibition explores contemporary digital forms of photography and their seductive powers: How do images bait or beguile us as they...
The Finnish Museum of Photography, Helsinki
9.10.2026 – 28.2.2027
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Sweat, Sisu and Ski Heroes
The exhibition "Sweat, Sisu and Ski Heroes" revisits the golden era of Finnish skiing, from the 1950s until the 1970s.
Ski Museum, Lahti
12.4.2019 –
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Sense of Skiing
The main exhibition “Sense of Skiing” tells the story of both skiing enthusiasts and professional athletes in Finland.
Ski Museum, Lahti
7.7.2017 – 31.12.2030
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S. N. O. W.
What does snow mean to you? When you think of snow, do words like magical, marvellous, magnificent, and delightful come to mind? Or perhaps...
Ski Museum, Lahti
14.2.2025 – 1.1.2029
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Master painter Einari Junttila 125 years
Einari Junttila (1901–1975) from Kittilä was a pioneering artist from Lapland, best known for his Lapland landscapes and nature scenes.
Rovaniemi Art Museum Korundi, Rovaniemi
9.10.2026 – 4.4.2027
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Vibrating time - Satu Koivikko, Hannu Enver Mäkelä, Inari Virmakoski
Can a plant play music? This question is explored in Vibrating Time, the latest joint exhibition by Satu Koivikko, Hannu Enver Mäkelä and...
Loima art house, Loimaa
8.10.2026 – 19.12.2026
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Exhibition about kekri
The exhibition introduces the harvest festival traditions and beliefs associated with Kekri.
Palander House, Hämeenlinna
10.10.2026 – 8.11.2026
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Temporary Exhibition: The Evolution of Dinosaurs
How did dinosaurs become the rulers of the Earth? And how did their story end – or did it?
Heureka, the Finnish Science Centre, Vantaa
3.10.2026 – 5.3.2028
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Midori Tsunoi: Forest and Creatures
The exhibition “Forest and Creatures” features textile works and illustrations by Japanese textile artist Midori Tsunoi. Her works...
Haltia The Finnish Nature centre, Espoo
30.9.2026 – 13.1.2027
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Suomen pelimuseo
The Finnish Museum of Games, now in its tenth year, will undergo a renovation in 2026. Due to the renovation, the museum is closed from...
Museum Centre Vapriikki, Tampere
10.10.2026 –
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Age of Utopias - Finns Building Utopian Communities
The exhibition explores past utopian experiments in Amurland in Russia, Sointula in Canada, and Kylväjä in the Soviet Union. It also...
The Finnish Labour Museum Werstas, Tampere
24.10.2026 – 7.3.2027
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Inari Sandell: Butterfly Logic
Exhibition traces the flight paths of butterflies to question how societies define “normal” movement and cognition. Bringing together video...
Galleria Ratamo, Jyväskylä
1.10.2026 – 25.10.2026
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At the Summer Cabin
The photography exhibition At the Summer Cabin invites you to step into the world of Finnish summer cottage life.
Riihisaari – Savonlinna Museum, Savonlinna
10.10.2026 – 6.1.2027
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The Rise of the Businesswoman
The new exhibition The Rise of the Businesswoman tells the story of the enterprising women of the turn of the century who opened shops, did...
The Malm House, Museum of Jakobstad, Pietarsaari
1.10.2026 – 21.3.2027
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Moomin Mug Mania
Moomin Mug Mania delves into Moomin mugs as iconic and hugely popular collectible objects, exploring the philosophy, sociology, and...
Moomin Museum, Tampere
26.9.2026 – 5.1.2028
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Southnord Artfest 2026: Roots En Route
Southnord Artfest festival unfolds across the greenhouses of the Kaisaniemi Botanic Garden.
LUOMUS Kaisaniemi botanic garden, Helsinki
17.10.2026 – 10.1.2027
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Mauri Kunnas Exhibition
The Mauri Kunnas exhibition has something to see and experience for the whole family! The exhibition presenting the work and life of Mauri...
The WeeGee Exhibition Centre, Espoo
7.10.2022 – 15.11.2026
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Grace Ndiritu: PoriPostModern
In addition to Ndiritun’s own works, the exhibition also features a large selection of works from the Pori Art Museum’s collections, as...
Pori Art Museum, Pori
26.9.2026 – 28.2.2027
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Kati Rapia & Ilona Valkonen: Notes on the State of the World
WAMx will open with Notes on the State of the World, a body of work by serial and photographic artist Kati Rapia and visual artist Ilona...
WAM Museum of Contemporary Art, Turku
31.10.2026 – 3.1.2027
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Sunshine and Joy of Life – Colourist Art in the 1910s
The Sunshine and Joy of Life exhibition offers a peek into the era of the liberation of colours and expression.
Gallen-Kallela Museum, Espoo
12.6.2026 – 18.10.2026
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Archaeological exhibition
The exhibition invites visitors to reflect on the worldview and relationship with nature of ancient people.
Kierikki Stone Age Centre, Oulu
2.6.2026 –
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Hugo Simberg: Beyond the Visible
Hugo Simberg’s (1873–1917) multifaceted works take centre stage at Turku Art Museum in an extensive exhibition spanning the artist’s entire...
Turku Art Museum, Turku
2.10.2026 – 17.1.2027
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Helsinki Biennial 2027
The major contemporary art event, taking place for the fourth time, brings together visionary artists from Finland and around the world in...
HAM Helsinki Art Museum, Helsinki
6.6.2027 – 19.9.2027
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Wendi Yan: Dream of Walnut Palaces
Dream of Walnut Palaces (2025) is an award-winning ten-minute computer-animated film that offers a dreamlike and alternative interpretation...
Turku Art Museum, Turku
2.10.2026 – 22.11.2026
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The Story of TAHTO
Sport is the most inclusive phenomenon in Finnish society. The fully renewed Permanent Exhibition of the Sports Museum of Finland tells the...
TAHTO Center for Finnish Sports Culture, Helsinki
5.10.2020 – 1.1.2028
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Marja Pirilä - Camera Obscura
Marja Pirilä is one of the leading artists in Finnish photography. The exhibition primarily focuses on the artist’s camera obscura series,...
Kuntsi Museum of Modern Art, Vaasa
19.9.2026 – 9.1.2027
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A World Bygone – Tampere In The Early 20th Century
A World Bygone exhibition takes visitors on a journey through Tampere's past with the help of a carefully curated selection of historical...
Museum Centre Vapriikki, Tampere
4.6.2026 – 30.7.2028
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Still
Still invites visitors to linger and look slowly, making space for aesthetic experience and contemplation.
Turku Art Museum, Turku
27.11.2026 – 31.12.2027
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Victory will be ours
The mini exhibition Victory will be ours presents Soviet war propaganda posters from the Second World War.
Military Museum´s Manege, Helsinki
1.6.2025 – 31.10.2026
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Shots from the Ice: Celebrating 30 years of Jukka Rautio's photography
A new photography exhibition showcases Jukka Rautio’s ice hockey photographs from the Liiga, the World Championships, and the Olympics.
Museum Centre Vapriikki, Tampere
7.10.2026 – 7.2.2027
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Preparedness - In safe hands
The themed exhibition Preparedness – In Safe Hands explores how Finland prepared for the challenges of the war years 1939–1945 and...
Hanko Front Line Museum, Hanko
15.5.2026 – 30.4.2028
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Lux Anima - Art by Emmi-Riikka Vartiainen
Emmi-Riikka Vartiainen is a visual artist originally from Juankoski who later settled in Rautalampi. Following a career as a graphic...
Rautalampi museum, Rautalampi
28.11.2026 – 13.3.2027
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Momentti (Gallery)
The exhibition showcases the emerging generation of graffiti culture from Jyväskylä.
Jyväskylä Art Museum, Jyväskylä
20.11.2026 – 17.1.2027
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Hanna Kanto, Mari Mäkiö, Anssi Jokiranta ja Anna Ruohonen: Borderlands
Borderlands (Erämään rajat) is a group exhibition that invites viewers to search for wilderness.
Kunsthalle Seinäjoki, Seinäjoki
6.3.2027 – 7.8.2027
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Story of the Bones
This exhibition teaches you the bare bones of vertebrates.
Finnish Museum of Natural History, Natural History Museum, Helsinki
1.6.2008 – 31.12.2030
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Jiri Geller’s Perfect World
Jiri Geller flirts with pop culture, provocation and artistic conventions.
Kunsthalle Helsinki, Helsinki
21.11.2026 – 10.1.2027
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Emma Talbot: You Are Not the Centre
British artist Emma Talbot (b. 1969) fills HAM’s grand arched hall with radiant colours, flowing patterns, and poetic handwritten texts.
HAM Helsinki Art Museum, Helsinki
9.10.2026 – 25.4.2027
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Leena Luostarinen: Misfit
For the first time, HAM presents Leena Luostarinen’s golden period works from its collection as a single display.
HAM Helsinki Art Museum, Helsinki
9.10.2026 – 4.4.2027
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Anish Kapoor
Anish Kapoor, one of the world’s leading contemporary artists, evokes eternal questions with a monumental new sculpture and paintings to be...
Serlachius Manor, Mänttä-Vilppula
23.5.2026 – 4.4.2027
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Heureka Classics
Experience some all-time favourite science centre exhibits with the whole family!
Heureka, the Finnish Science Centre, Vantaa
1.1.2000 – 31.12.2030
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Water – The Stream of Life
Water – The Stream of Life exhibition takes you into the fascinating world of water.
Heureka, the Finnish Science Centre, Vantaa
30.10.2025 –
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Play and Explore
The new exhibition dedicated to play is now open.
Heureka, the Finnish Science Centre, Vantaa
20.12.2025 –
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Images of Fingerpori
Pertti Jarla’s illustrations of a town, its history, and its inhabitants that have appeared in newspapers for 20 years.
The Old Town Hall, Porvoo Museum, Porvoo
5.6.2026 – 10.1.2027
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Floating Island
Raimo Saarinen’s Floating Island is a large environmental artwork sited at sea.
The Lönnström Art Museum, Rauma
8.6.2022 – 31.12.2029
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Sigyn - A lucky ship
Sail on a journey through time on Sigyn!
Forum Marinum Maritime Centre, Turku
1.6.2026 – 31.12.2027
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Riitta Rönkkö – Second Sight
This retrospective exhibition showcases the diverse body of work by an artist who tenaciously forged her own path.
KUMMA, Kuopio
7.11.2026 – 31.1.2027
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Sanna Johansson: The Vanishing Horizon
With Sanna Johansson’s exhibition, Porvoo Museum presents contemporary photographic art for the first time in its exhibition program....
Holm House, Porvoo Museum, Porvoo
5.6.2026 – 10.1.2027
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Mark Tholander: Phantoms
Mark Tholander’s (DK) solo exhibition Phantoms explores communities in a fragmentary contemporary world.
Kunsthalle Seinäjoki, Seinäjoki
23.1.2027 – 22.5.2027
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Simply Play – Wooden toys and forest games
Simply Play – Wooden toys and forest gamesLusto’s main special exhibition of 2026 is an interactive, multi-generational experience that...
Lusto - The Finnish Forest Museum, Savonlinna
9.5.2026 – 19.3.2028
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Pollinator Diversity
The world of pollinators comes to life!
Finnish Museum of Natural History, Natural History Museum, Helsinki
20.5.2026 – 6.6.2027
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Moss Giants
Four huge, bright green figures by Kim Simonsson have taken root in the forest on Örudden in Söderlångvik.
The Söderlångvik Museum, Kemiönsaari
2.5.2025 –
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Niclas Warius: Vanitas Chimitoensis
The series Vanitas Chimitoensis of symbolic still lifes is one of Niclas Warius’ extensive production with a vanitas theme that has been...
The Söderlångvik Museum, Kemiönsaari
1.5.2019 –
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Radioaallon harjalla – Kidekoneesta podcastiin
The exhibition will explore the impact the broadcasts of Tampereen radio have had on public broadcasting in Finland, while also...
Museum Centre Vapriikki, Tampere
1.11.2023 – 15.11.2026
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The Wounded Wild – Anssi Jokiranta ja Anna Ruohonen
The creators of the Wounded Wild exhibition visited the wilderness of the 2000s, but instead of a human-free, ancient and untouched nature,...
The Provincial Museum of Lapland, Rovaniemi
11.9.2026 – 24.1.2027
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Antti Laitinen, The Forest Within
Hämeenlinna Art Museum is delighted to announce the launch of The Forest Within by Finnish artist Antti Laitinen, which will run in the...
Hämeenlinna Art Museum, Hämeenlinna
9.5.2026 – 18.10.2026
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Rautalammin reitin varrelta
The new permanent exhibition of the Rautalampi Museum is open, welcome! The exhibition tells you stories from along the shores of the...
Rautalampi museum, Rautalampi
6.5.2024 – 31.12.2030
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Time Travel Odyssey 1950 – Childhood and youth of the past, present and future -special exhibition
What was childhood like in the 1950s? Special exhibition Time Travel Odyssey 1950 at Leikki - the Museum of Play invites you on a journey...
Leikki ─ The Museum of Play, Espoo
23.4.2026 – 26.3.2028
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Masiina
Science Centre Tietomaa’s new experiential exhibition Masiina takes visitors onto a trip into a fictional past.
Science Centre Tietomaa, Oulu
9.10.2026 –
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Back to the 90s
In 2026, Mobilia is throwing it back to the 90s!
The Automobile and Road Museum Mobilia, Kangasala
20.3.2026 – 8.11.2026
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Courage, Freedom, Love! A Moomin Adventure
The Courage, Freedom, Love! exhibition at the Maritime Museum of Finland is a magical adventure into the way of life and philosophy of the...
The Maritime Museum of Finland, Kotka
14.2.2025 – 7.3.2027
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Arte Povera Poetica
Paavo Halonen | Juhani Harri | Ulla Jokisalo | Ismo Kajander | Jyri Pitkänen | Jussi Tukiainen
Art and Museum Centre Sinkka, Kerava
6.6.2026 – 18.10.2026
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The Contemplative Eye of Jonas Heiska – Quiet Poetics, Warm Humour
This exhibition presents the life and work of painter Jonas Heiska (1873–1937), born in the village of Oravasaari in Toivakka.
Aalto2, Jyväskylä
10.10.2026 – 10.10.2027
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13 Stories about Humane Design
The Alvar Aalto Museum’s summer exhibition in the Aalto2 Museum Centre’s Gallery tells 13 stories about Alvar Aalto’s design and...
Aalto2, Jyväskylä
24.4.2026 – 10.1.2027
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“Half Acre of History – The Legacy of Winnie-the-Pooh” Mini Exhibition
Celebrate the 100-year journey of the world’s most beloved bear!
Leikki ─ The Museum of Play, Espoo
5.2.2026 – 29.11.2026
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The Contamination of Time
The exhibition, curated by Erich Berger, presents paintings, media art and installations from nine artist or artist groups.
Kunsthalle Seinäjoki, Seinäjoki
13.6.2026 – 9.1.2027
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The Doll Exhibition at Riihisaari
The exhibition presents the story of the Finnish doll.
Riihisaari – Savonlinna Museum, Savonlinna
1.6.2021 – 31.12.2027
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The Story of South Karelia
The exhibition invites you on a journey through time, tracing the story of South Karelia from prehistory to the present.
South Karelia Museum, Lappeenranta
13.12.2023 – 31.12.2030
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Karelian Death Spirits – Glimpses into the Dark History of South Karelia
Why is the horse unable to pull the hearse? What are ristimännyt (cross-marked trees), piiskuupetäjät whipping pines) or umpipuut...
South Karelia Museum, Lappeenranta
24.10.2026 – 4.4.2027
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Football World Cup through the ages
To celebrate the 2026 men's World Cup, Vapriikki will be taken over by soccer fever.
Museum Centre Vapriikki, Tampere
16.4.2026 – 1.11.2026
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Layers – Jewellery Artist Eero Lintusaari 29.8.‒5.12.2026
Since the late 1980s, Eero Lintusaari has explored the boundaries between art and life through contemporary jewellery. This exhibition...
The Craft Museum of Finland, Jyväskylä
29.8.2026 – 5.12.2026
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Observatory tour
Discover Finland's largest telescope, modern astronomy, the history of astronomy and much more!
Science Centre Space Park Väisälä, Kaarina
13.11.2025 –
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Believe it or not – Folklorist’s cellar
The cellar invites the bravest to travel into the world of myths!
Museo Eliel, Joensuu
11.10.2025 –
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Peculiar Mess – Stories from the Collections
KUMMA's new collection exhibition, Peculiar Mess, doesn't just serve up works of art – it invites you to spoon up stories that are as...
KUMMA, Kuopio
11.10.2025 –
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Amaze! Tales and Magic of Circus
In the Amaze! exhibtion, you’ll explore the evolution of Finnish circus, learn about traditional and contemporary circus, and meet the...
Theatre Museum, Helsinki
10.10.2025 – 10.1.2027
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What (a) Colour
The exhibition features works from the collection of the Turku Art Museum and explores how to interpret the meaning of colour in visual art...
Turku Art Museum, Turku
26.11.2024 – 8.11.2026
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Where Land and Sea Meets
For the first time in the 116 year old history of the Museum of Hanko we have a permanet exhibition called Where Land and Sea Meets.
Hanko Museum, Hanko
15.5.2025 –
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A Little Piece of Paris
A Little Piece of Paris introduces visitors to two intriguing collectors who made their mark before and after the turn of the century.
Lahti Historical Museum, Lahti
12.9.2025 –
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Craftstories – Tales of Finnish Skill
Welcome to the Craftstories – Tales of Finnish Skill exhibition, opening at the Finnish Craft Museum in 27th of June 2025!
The Craft Museum of Finland, Jyväskylä
27.6.2025 –
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A Timeless Tradition - Finnish National Costume
On 27th of June 2025, the National Costume Center of Finland will open a new permanent exhibition, A Timeless Tradition - Finnish National...
The Craft Museum of Finland, Jyväskylä
27.6.2025 –
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MUISTAKAA - heille kallis ol' maa
Photographer Johanna Kare's exhibition "MUISTAKAA - heille kallis ol' maa" is on display in Museo Militaria.
Museum Militaria, Hämeenlinna
25.1.2025 –
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Ye Olde Chainsaws
Crikey! Good old fashioned saws!
Forestry Museum of Lapland, Rovaniemi
4.6.2024 – 31.12.2030
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Marias and Mörkös – Police Vehicles On and Off the Road
In the special exhibition “Marias and Mörkös”, vehicles on display include the world’s fastest police motorcycle and police cars from...
Police Museum, Tampere
26.4.2024 – 4.12.2027
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Arctic Opposites
Renewed Arktikum Science Centre permanent exhibition is now open!
Arctic Centre, Rovaniemi
6.12.2024 –
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It's Showtime
It’s Showtime is an exhibition of performing arts and the making of a performance. It’s Showtime is a journey where miracles happen!
Theatre Museum, Helsinki
3.11.2023 –
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Golden World - International Gold History
Gold is the oldest metal worked by humankind.
Gold Prospector Museum, Sodankylä
1.1.2000 –
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Nurmijärvi-Taiteen Museon perusnäyttely
The museum houses local art, cultural heritage, artifacts and military history.
Museum of Nurmijärvi Art, Nurmijärvi
11.7.2022 –
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Virtual Exhibition: Sigyn
Explore finland's first museum ship, Sigyn, in Forum Marinum's newest virtual exhibition. You can choose between two fun and distinct...
Forum Marinum: Museum Ship Sigyn, Turku
5.4.2023 –
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The Hanko Front 80 years
Hanko Front Line Museum, Hanko
1.6.2021 –
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Viewfinder
Viewfinder is an exhibition about photographs, photographers, and the people who enjoy and make use of photographs.
The Finnish Museum of Photography, Helsinki
27.1.2023 –
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Main exhibition
The exhibitions at the Åland Maritime Museum tells stories of how the contradictory and omnipresent sea since time immemorial has affected...
Åland Maritime Museum, Maarianhamina
1.1.2012 –
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Untold Arctic Wars - digital exhibition
The exhibition consists of entities assembled on eight touch screens, which the viewer can explore at their own pace. In addition, a short...
Winter War Museum, Kuhmo
8.7.2022 – 31.12.2027
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Virtual Struve chain in Torne valley
Learn more about World Heritage site Struve Geodetic Arc. You can visit virtually 8 measurement points in Torne valley. VR-headset is...
The Museum of Torne Valley, Tornio
22.7.2022 –
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The main exhibition: Laboratory of Play
The main exhibition, Laboratory of Play, explores childhood through games and toys using phenomena familiar to many generations.
Leikki ─ The Museum of Play, Espoo
13.5.2022 –
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Treasures and Maps
Old maps from the 16th century and metal detector finds from Kurikka.
Kurikka Museum, Kurikka
1.6.2021 – 31.12.2030
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The world's only Moomin Museum
The Moomin Museum presents all twelve Moomin books written and illustrated by Tove Jansson with original illustrations and a selection of...
Moomin Museum, Tampere
17.6.2017 – 31.12.2030
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Police is Here
What did a “relay crown servant” do? What about the “vice squad”? When did the first Internet police officers begin working? The Police...
Police Museum, Tampere
13.6.2019 – 31.12.2028
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The Rally Museum
The Rally Museum in dedicated to rally fans, and is located at the Automobile and Road Museum Mobilia.
The Automobile and Road Museum Mobilia, Kangasala
17.6.2016 – 31.12.2030