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The New Exhibitions Bring Colour into the Darker Time of the Year – Check Out the Tips!
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Most common questions
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Rise up to the Museum challenge – Discover museums with a year of 50 challenges!
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Museum activities for children, and the childlike!
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1. Buying a Museum Card for yourself or as a gift
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Over 360 Ideas for Summer Adventures – Bring a Museum Card as Your Travel Companion!
Exhibitions 38 hits
The Museum Card allows you to visit fascinating exhibitions.
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Focus to Infinity
The Hämeenlinna City Museum’s photography collection contains approximately 150,000 images, spanning from the late 19th century to the...
Hämeenlinna City Museum Skogster Museum, Hämeenlinna
4.11.2025 – 24.5.2026
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Järvenpään taidemuseon kokoelmanäyttely
In May 2023 Järvenpää Art Museum opened a new permanent exhibition, which displays artworks by artists Eero Järnefelt and Venny...
Järvenpää Art Museum, Järvenpää
3.5.2023 – 31.12.2028
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Children of the Ground - Irina Heinonen and Raija Tuominen
Children of the Ground is not just about animals – it is about all of us who are part of this land, its rhythm and its peace.
Loima art house, Loimaa
2.10.2025 – 20.12.2025
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Forest Creatures
Over a hundred years ago, the Swedish visual artist John Bauer (1882–1918) wandered through the forests of Småland. In his sketchbook,...
Chappe, Raasepori
10.10.2025 – 22.2.2026
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Water - The Stream of Life
Exhibition opens at Heureka 30th of September 2025.
Heureka, the Finnish Science Centre, Vantaa
30.10.2025 –
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In the Heart of the Forest – quilt works
To celebrate their 35th anniversary, the Espoo Guild’s quilt artists present a captivating textile exhibition themed around the calming...
Haltia The Finnish Nature centre, Espoo
29.8.2025 – 8.2.2026
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I'm Not Afraid
Children’s and young people’s worlds take centre stage in the I’m Not Afraid group exhibition showcasing acclaimed contemporary...
Tikanoja Art Museum, Vaasa
27.9.2025 – 23.5.2026
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Nelli Palomäki: Holds
Photographic artist Nelli Palomäki is known both in Finland and internationally for her magically timeless and moving portraits.
Turku Art Museum, Turku
3.10.2025 – 18.1.2026
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Kastelholm castle
Discover the well-preserved ruins of a medievalcastle!
Kastelholm Castle, Sund
16.5.2025 –
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The Art Collector Viktor Sund
The exhibition features works by artists including Helene Schjerfbeck, Fanny Churberg, Eero Nelimarkka, Venny Soldan-Brofeldt, and Toni...
The Malm House, Museum of Jakobstad, Pietarsaari
3.6.2025 –
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KIM SIMONSSON: Moss giants and Waking dreams and other stories
You are warmly invited into Kim Simonsson’s curious and dreamlike world at Söderlångvik Manor!
The Söderlångvik Museum, Kemiönsaari
2.5.2025 – 14.12.2025
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That’s Why There Was LoiskiS – The First 25 Years of the Children’s Music Orchestra
The Jyväskylä-based children’s music orchestra Loiskis celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. To mark the occasion, the ensemble...
Aalto2, Jyväskylä
5.4.2025 – 16.11.2025
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Tove Jansson: Frescoes and Hobgoblin’s Hat
Now you can admire both Tove Jansson’s earliest and latest public commissions featuring Moomin characters.
HAM Helsinki Art Museum, Helsinki
25.4.2025 – 4.1.2026
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Aurinkolinna Sanatorium
This exhibition marking the 100th anniversary of Aurinkolinna (‘Sun Castle’) Sanatorium takes visitors on a journey through the...
Lahti Historical Museum, Lahti
12.9.2025 –
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Between two homes
A mini exhibition about finnish war children in the Military Museum at Suomenlinna.
Military Museum´s Manege, Helsinki
29.3.2025 –
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STORIES OF HOUSES – IN SEARCH OF THE WOODEN CITY
Old Kuopio Museum celebrates the 250th anniversary with an exhibition that invites visitors to take a peek into the Kuopio’s idyllic...
Old Kuopio Museum, Kuopio
25.4.2025 – 26.4.2026
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Eemil Karila
In an extensive solo exhibition by Rovaniemi-based Eemil Karila, his powerful and colourful paintings remind us of the importance of nature.
Rovaniemi Art Museum Korundi, Rovaniemi
5.12.2025 – 12.4.2026
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TAHTO Sports Adventure
A new interactive physical experience for our visitors, especially for children and families.
TAHTO Center for Finnish Sports Culture, Helsinki
29.11.2024 –
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Welcome to the Moominhouse!
The exhibition tells about the Moominhouse, which is the Moomin family’s home, safe haven, and base of adventure.
Moomin Museum, Tampere
7.6.2025 – 30.8.2026
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L.U.M.I.
Ski Museum, Lahti
14.2.2025 – 1.1.2029
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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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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...
Police Museum, Tampere
26.4.2024 – 4.12.2027
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From Tokyo to Tapiola - Special Exhibition on Japanese Popular Culture in Finland
Anime, manga, cosplay, J-rock…! A special exhibition at Leikki – the Museum of Play delves into the hobbyist culture surrounding...
Leikki ─ The Museum of Play, Espoo
17.4.2024 – 22.3.2026
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Patrons
Behind the Serlachius art collection is a fascinating story that intertwines art, history, architecture, forest and Finnishness.
Serlachius Headquarters, Mänttä-Vilppula
15.6.2024 –
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Never Never Town
Never Never Town is a joyful and colourful exhibition for children and their adults.
The Museum of Kymenlaakso, Kotka
15.10.2024 –
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Gold History of Finland
The Gold Rush is on!
Gold Prospector Museum, Sodankylä
1.1.2000 –
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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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Exploring Central Finland
The permanent exhibition of the Museum of Central Finland traces the history of Central Finland from prehistoric times all the way to the...
Aalto2, Jyväskylä
22.2.2020 –
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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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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 –
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Samuli Paulaharju exhibition
Folklore collector's tools ranging from cameras to a bicycle.
Kurikka Museum, Kurikka
3.8.2022 –
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Virtual exhibition: Before machines
The free-of-charge exhibition displays the farm work and related tools and implements of the era before agricultural machinery.
Finnish Museum of Agriculture Sarka, Loimaa
2.3.2019 –
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The Ghost and the Invention Machine
This exhibition is for children and childlike adults, who want to explore technology by testing and doing!
Museum of Technology, Helsinki
9.11.2019 – 31.12.2025
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Tyrskynmyrskyn
At the maritime center Forum Marinum a new childrens exhibition is opened, where it is possible to play and learn about seafaring.
Forum Marinum Maritime Centre, Turku
22.3.2019 – 31.12.2026
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Before Machines
With its large number of exhibits, it will display the farm work and related tools and implements of the era before agricultural machinery....
Finnish Museum of Agriculture Sarka, Loimaa
2.3.2019 –
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Life at Fiskars Ironworks basic exhibition
In the Fiskars Museum main exhibition the everyday and festive life of the villagers is presented from the 17th century to the present day.
Fiskars Museum, Raasepori
22.5.2025 –
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Children's Town
In Children’s Town, Helsinki’s past is illustrated by means of play and joint activities.
Helsinki City Museum, Helsinki
13.5.2016 –
Events 22 hits
The Museum Card allows you to enjoy diverse events.
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AGF: kuu-tee listening session #8 - Final session
Welcome to the final kuu-tee listening session of the year with artist AGF.
Oulu Art Museum, Oulu
30.10.2025
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Kekri 2025
Kekri – Ancient Finnish Mysticism and Echoes of Horror…
Kuopio Museum, Kuopio
31.10.2025
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Art Workshop | Creative Crochet with a Knitwear Designer
In this workshop, we’ll explore the basics of freeform crochet by hand, guided by knitwear designer Juha Vehmaanperä. Freeform crochet...
EMMA - Espoo Museum of Modern Art, Espoo
1.11.2025
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Curator Tour: Pia Hovi & Marika Leinonen-Vainio
Join the curators Forest Creatures– Chappe’s Chief Curator, Pia Hovi and Director of the Children’s Cultural Centre Färis, Marika...
Chappe, Raasepori
1.11.2025
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Halloween Ilmailumuseossa
Scary Halloween is coming to the Aviation Museum!Welcome to the Aviation Museum Halloween event on Saturday, November 1, 2025.This year,...
Finnish Aviation Museum, Vantaa
1.11.2025
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Play it again! Retro Gaming Weekend
In November 8th and 9th Leikki – The Museum of Play and The Finnish Museum of Horology and Jewellery Kruunu will host Play It Again!...
Leikki ─ The Museum of Play, Espoo
8.11.2025
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Kiasma's Saturday Workshop
Come with a friend or family member and join one of Kiasma’s nonstop art workshops!
Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma, Helsinki
8.11.2025
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Play it again! Retro Gaming Weekend
In November 8th and 9th Leikki – The Museum of Play and The Finnish Museum of Horology and Jewellery Kruunu will host Play It Again!...
Leikki ─ The Museum of Play, Espoo
9.11.2025
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Nature Weekend
Our changing nature. Golden jackal, white stork, lesser purple emperor...
Biological Museum, Turku
8.11.2025 – 9.11.2025
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Kiasma's Saturday Workshop
Come with a friend or family member and join one of Kiasma’s nonstop art workshops!
Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma, Helsinki
15.11.2025
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Christmas gingerbread decorating workshops 2025
Enjoy the Christmas spirit and decorate gingerbread cookies at the Hotel and Restaurant Museum
Hotel and Restaurant Museum, Helsinki
22.11.2025
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Space Bridge – workshop for children and young people
Let’s build space dwellings or ships, satellites, and space bridges in a new shared landscape.
Aalto2, Jyväskylä
22.11.2025
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The Wolkoff House Museum
The merchant house known as Wolkoff House was built by businessman Jacob Claudelin in 1826. The wing on Ainonkatu was completedin 1905.
Wolkoff House Museum, Lappeenranta
19.8.2025 – 23.11.2025
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Christmas gingerbread decorating workshops 2025
Enjoy the Christmas spirit and decorate gingerbread cookies at the Hotel and Restaurant Museum
Hotel and Restaurant Museum, Helsinki
26.11.2025
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Workshop: Secret homes of the forest folk
Take part in Chappe’s workshops and create your own interpretation! Your work will become part of a collective artwork open to everyone.
Chappe, Raasepori
26.11.2025
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Christmas gingerbread decorating workshops 2025
Enjoy the Christmas spirit and decorate gingerbread cookies at the Hotel and Restaurant Museum
Hotel and Restaurant Museum, Helsinki
29.11.2025
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Christmas gingerbread decorating workshops 2025
Enjoy the Christmas spirit and decorate gingerbread cookies at the Hotel and Restaurant Museum
Hotel and Restaurant Museum, Helsinki
4.12.2025
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Police students patrols at the Police Museum
Come and meet the students from the Police University College at the Police Museum!
Police Museum, Tampere
11.12.2025
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Police students patrols at the Police Museum
Come and meet the students from the Police University College at the Police Museum!
Police Museum, Tampere
12.12.2025
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Christmas at Runeberg´s Home Museums courtyard
The playground in the courtyard building is decorated for Christmas and there you will find some activities for children. The playground is...
J. L. Runeberg´s home, Porvoo
29.11.2025 – 4.1.2026
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Gold Prospector's Starter Pack Wed & Fri at 2 pm
Gold Museum’s new weekly program, Gold Prospector’s Starter Pack, introduces you to Lapland’s gold prospecting history and gold’s...
Gold Prospector Museum, Sodankylä
15.10.2025 – 27.3.2026
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Hilarious July. Children in evacuation on Mondays in July at 10-14 o'clock
Winter War Museum, Kuhmo
1.7.2021 –
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The New Exhibitions Bring Colour into the Darker Time of the Year – Check Out the Tips!
Experience Rafael Wardi, Kaija Aarikka, Claude Monet and other beloved classics, as well as the newest currents of contemporary art. The autumn’s new exhibitions also offer something to see for fans of rap music, exercise enthusiasts and nostalgic visitors. We have gathered together exhibitions...
Most common questions
Rise up to the Museum challenge – Discover museums with a year of 50 challenges!
The museum challenge will inspire people to discover art, science, technology, design, nature, music, architecture and history! The challenge is a fun way to truly discover museums, whether you're a museum novice or a hard-core museum fan.
Museum activities for children, and the childlike!
In museums you can find a lot of things to do and see for people of all ages. With your Museum Card, you can for example set out for adventure in ancient castles, explore a submarine on Suomenlinna island, play at a toy museum, wash gold or climb into a plane or the cab of a train!
1. Buying a Museum Card for yourself or as a gift
Over 360 Ideas for Summer Adventures – Bring a Museum Card as Your Travel Companion!
Have a look at our recommendations and find the best ideas for your summer holiday in Finland. The Museum Card is a useful travel companion for a thrifty domestic traveller. The card gives you unlimited access to more than 360 attractions, such as Turku Castle, Heureka and the Hämeenlinna Prison.
