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Exhibitions 19 hits
The Museum Card allows you to visit fascinating exhibitions.
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Artist Family Jansson
The Tove Jansson Gallery at HAM opens on a larger scale than ever before, now spreading across three exhibition halls. The first exhibition...
HAM Helsinki Art Museum, Helsinki
13.2.2026 – 10.1.2027
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Radio – 100 Years in Jakobstad
This exhibition tells the story of the history of radio in Jakobstad, with a focus on objects and photographs from the museum’s...
The Malm House, Museum of Jakobstad, Pietarsaari
30.1.2026 – 3.5.2026
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The Peacock in the Garden – Mathias Withoos and Rome
Friendship, inspiration, and the joys of togetherness! That was Dutch painter Mathias Withoos’ (1627–1703) experience of joining the...
Sinebrychoff Art Museum, Helsinki
24.9.2026 – 10.1.2027
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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 – 13.9.2026
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From Hakkapeliittas to Red Riding Trousers – Cavalry Life through the Centuries
The Cavalry Museum’s exhibition From Hakkapeliittas to Red Riding Trousers – Cavalry Life through the Centuries introduces visitors to...
Cavalry Museum, Lappeenranta
1.6.2021 –
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Makkarakoski Sawmill
Welcome to experience sawmill history in an authentic setting – the Makkarakoski Sawmill Museum!
, Noormarkku
1.5.2025 –
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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 – 31.1.2027
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Shaping a City
Urban Planning in Jakobstad 1652–2040
TEMPUS, Museum of Jakobstad, Pietarsaari
16.10.2025 – 29.3.2026
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Sarah Nakiito & Liisa-Irmelen Liwata: Still I Rise
This exhibition brings together two distinct artistic voices exploring the complexities of identity, heritage, and the impact of...
Kunsthalle Seinäjoki, Seinäjoki
6.9.2025 – 7.2.2026
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The Story of the Town Hall
The Old Town Hall of Porvoo is one of Finland’s oldest surviving town halls and an important part of the city’s history. The exhibition...
The Old Town Hall, Porvoo Museum, Porvoo
27.3.2025 – 31.12.2030
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Tales of the primeval rock
The rock's history spans from the Ice Age to the present.
Vantaa City Museum, Vantaa
2.10.2025 – 30.8.2026
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Fantasy and Fact Exhibition – Teatteri Hevosenkenkä 50 years
The anniversary exhibition of Theatre Hevosenkenkä and KAMU Espoo City Museum invites you to step into a fairy tale and to discover the...
Glims Farmstead Museum, Espoo
2.4.2025 – 1.3.2026
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Kruunun väkeä
exhibition on the castle’s defence and soldiers in Turku Castle. Who were the soldiers and where did they come from? And what was their...
Turku Castle, Turku
12.12.2024 – 31.12.2026
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Basic exhibition
Museums basic exhibition presents the history of electricity in Finland during the past 110 years.
Paimio Electricity Museum, Paimio
9.5.2024 –
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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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AALTO – Work and Life
The opening of the Alvar Aalto Museum’s new permanent exhibition gives the public an opportunity to explore Alvar Aalto’ life’s work.
Aalto2, Jyväskylä
27.5.2023 –
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In the Quarters of Kruununhaka
The photographic exhibition In the Quarters of Kruununhaka consists of 29 photographs on electrical cabinets in Kruununhaka.
Helsinki City Museum, Helsinki
18.9.2020 – 31.12.2030
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Aboa Vetus – Old Turku
Aboa Vetus, the only archaeological museum in Finland, is a town quarter discovered underground.
Aboa Vetus, Turku
1.4.2025 – 31.5.2030
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Finnish Nature
Experience the Finnish landscapes from south to north during different seasons.
Finnish Museum of Natural History, Natural History Museum, Helsinki
1.6.2008 – 31.12.2030
Events 38 hits
The Museum Card allows you to enjoy diverse events.
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Historical afternoons: Katse Espooseen – osallisuutta taiteen keinoin
Elina Pulli, Special Advisor, is giving the lecture, where she tells about the process how the book was made.
Espoo City Museum, KAMU, Espoo
4.2.2026
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Fantasy and Fact, guided tour in Finnish
Fantasy and Fact, guided tour in Finnish is related to the Fantasy and Fact Exhibition.
Glims Farmstead Museum, Espoo
8.2.2026
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Historical afternoons: Vähemmän on tylsää – Espoon 1980–1990-lukujen rakennettu ympäristö
Intendants Susanna Aaltonen and Lasse Majuri are giving the lecture.
Espoo City Museum, KAMU, Espoo
11.2.2026
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Guiding in Finnish: Laskiainen, winter traditions
Come and find out what traditions have been associated with the celebration of Laskianen in the past.
Glims Farmstead Museum, Espoo
15.2.2026
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Fantasy and Fact, guided tour in Finnish
Fantasy and Fact, guided tour in Finnish is related to the Fantasy and Fact Exhibition.
Glims Farmstead Museum, Espoo
15.2.2026
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Winter traditions in 'Laskiainen' and sledding
How was 'Laskiainen' celebrated in the past? Come and Learn more about the traditions (guiding in Finnish) and go down the slope. If...
Glims Farmstead Museum, Espoo
15.2.2026
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Winter traditions in 'Laskiainen' and sledding
How was 'Laskiainen' celebrated in the past? Come and Learn more about the traditions (guiding in Finnish) and go down the slope. If...
Glims Farmstead Museum, Espoo
15.2.2026
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A Self-Guided Activity Tour For the Whole Family: Wintertime For the Animals
Wintertime For the Animals - Independent tour for the whole family at Glims Farmstead Museum
Glims Farmstead Museum, Espoo
15.2.2026
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Guiding in Finnish: Laskiainen, winter traditions
Come and find out what traditions have been associated with the celebration of Laskianen in the past.
Glims Farmstead Museum, Espoo
17.2.2026
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Winter traditions in 'Laskiainen' and sledding
How was 'Laskiainen' celebrated in the past? Come and Learn more about the traditions (guiding in Finnish) and go down the slope. If...
Glims Farmstead Museum, Espoo
17.2.2026
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Winter traditions in 'Laskiainen' and sledding
How was 'Laskiainen' celebrated in the past? Come and Learn more about the traditions (guiding in Finnish) and go down the slope. If...
Glims Farmstead Museum, Espoo
17.2.2026
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A Self-Guided Activity Tour For the Whole Family: Wintertime For the Animals
Wintertime For the Animals - Independent tour for the whole family at Glims Farmstead Museum
Glims Farmstead Museum, Espoo
17.2.2026
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Glims Workshop: Dinosaur finger puppet
Let's make a cheerful Dinosaur finger puppet out of felt!
Glims Farmstead Museum, Espoo
18.2.2026
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A Self-Guided Activity Tour For the Whole Family: Wintertime For the Animals
Wintertime For the Animals - Independent tour for the whole family at Glims Farmstead Museum
Glims Farmstead Museum, Espoo
18.2.2026
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A Self-Guided Activity Tour For the Whole Family: Wintertime For the Animals
Wintertime For the Animals - Independent tour for the whole family at Glims Farmstead Museum
Glims Farmstead Museum, Espoo
19.2.2026
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A Self-Guided Activity Tour For the Whole Family: Wintertime For the Animals
Wintertime For the Animals - Independent tour for the whole family at Glims Farmstead Museum
Glims Farmstead Museum, Espoo
20.2.2026
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A Self-Guided Activity Tour For the Whole Family: Wintertime For the Animals
Wintertime For the Animals - Independent tour for the whole family at Glims Farmstead Museum
Glims Farmstead Museum, Espoo
21.2.2026
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Fantasy and Fact, guided tour in Finnish
Fantasy and Fact, guided tour in Finnish is related to the Fantasy and Fact Exhibition.
Glims Farmstead Museum, Espoo
22.2.2026
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Guided tours in English
Welcome to out English speaking guided tours!
Forssa museum, Forssa
25.2.2026
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Fantasy and Fact, guided tour in Finnish
Fantasy and Fact, guided tour in Finnish is related to the Fantasy and Fact Exhibition.
Glims Farmstead Museum, Espoo
1.3.2026
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Historical afternoons: Espoon keskuksen monimuotoiset kulttuuriympäristöt
Maaret Louhelainen, Master of Arts, is giving the lecture.
Espoo City Museum, KAMU, Espoo
4.3.2026
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Get to know Glims, guided tour in Finnish
Learn more about Glims and its history. The guided tour is in finnish.
Glims Farmstead Museum, Espoo
8.3.2026
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Historical afternoons: Stillkuva Suomi-filmin kukoistuskaudella. Katsaus valokuvaaja Börje Söderholmin stillkuvatuotantoon
Leena Sipponen, specialist at the Finnish Museum of Photograpfy, is giving the lecture.
Espoo City Museum, KAMU, Espoo
11.3.2026
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Get to know Glims, guided tour in Finnish
Learn more about Glims and its history. The guided tour is in finnish.
Glims Farmstead Museum, Espoo
15.3.2026
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Historical afternoons: Tekoäly sukututkijan apuna
Ari Vesalainen, MA and doctoral student is giving the lecture.
Espoo City Museum, KAMU, Espoo
18.3.2026
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Get to know Glims, guided tour in Finnish
Learn more about Glims and its history. The guided tour is in finnish.
Glims Farmstead Museum, Espoo
22.3.2026
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Historical afternoons: Suomalainen alkoholikulttuuri keskiajalta kieltolakiin
FD Jenni Lares is giving the lecture.
Espoo City Museum, KAMU, Espoo
25.3.2026
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Guided tours in English
Welcome to out English speaking guided tours!
Forssa museum, Forssa
26.3.2026
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Even the rooster lays an Easter egg! – A self-guided tour for families
Visit the main building for instructions for the tour.
Glims Farmstead Museum, Espoo
29.3.2026
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Even the rooster lays an Easter egg! – A self-guided tour for families
Visit the main building for instructions for the tour.
Glims Farmstead Museum, Espoo
31.3.2026
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Even the rooster lays an Easter egg! – A self-guided tour for families
Visit the main building for instructions for the tour.
Glims Farmstead Museum, Espoo
1.4.2026
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Even the rooster lays an Easter egg! – A self-guided tour for families
Visit the main building for instructions for the tour.
Glims Farmstead Museum, Espoo
2.4.2026
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Even the rooster lays an Easter egg! – A self-guided tour for families
Visit the main building for instructions for the tour.
Glims Farmstead Museum, Espoo
5.4.2026
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Historical afternoons: Arkeologiska undersökningar av lämningar efter strids- och avrättningsplatser från 1918 i Södra Finland
Jan Fast, Ph.D., archaeologist, is giving the lecture.
Espoo City Museum, KAMU, Espoo
8.4.2026 – 9.4.2026
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Historical afternoons: Opastus Meteliä ja meinikiä -näyttelyyn
Museum Educator Tanja Ekholm is giving a guided tour in KAMU´s exhibition Let´s make noise together. We meet in WeeGee´s entrance hall.
Espoo City Museum, KAMU, Espoo
15.4.2026
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Historical afternoons: Espoon saariston merelliset nimet Tjuvholmenista Tarvoon
Aurora Salmi and Sami Suviranta, name planners from the Espoo City Planning Department, are giving the lecture.
Espoo City Museum, KAMU, Espoo
22.4.2026
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Guided tours in English
Welcome to out English speaking guided tours!
Forssa museum, Forssa
23.4.2026
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Historical afternoons: Espoon kaupunginmuseon uusi kokoelmapoliittinen ohjelma – suuntaviivoja kokoelmien hallintaan
Elina Holopainen, intendant of the museum collections at Espoo City Museum, is giving the lecture.
Espoo City Museum, KAMU, Espoo
29.4.2026
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