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Give a gift that brings joy for a whole year – our Christmas offer gets you one extra month for free!
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See the Tips on New Exhibitions and enjoy the Cultural Spring in Finnish Museums!
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The New Exhibitions Bring Colour into the Darker Time of the Year – Check Out the Tips!
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Birthday deal: Museum Card at a special price for yourself or as a gift!
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Take advantage of the gift offer and celebrate Mother's Day with 360 experiences!
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Museum activities for children, and the childlike!
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Over 360 Ideas for Summer Adventures – Bring a Museum Card as Your Travel Companion!
Exhibitions 61 hits
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Aurora Revelare
The wonderful exhibition opening in the fall of 2026 presents facts and stories about the enchanting dancing color show in the skies.
Science Centre Tietomaa, Oulu
9.10.2026 –
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Eanangiella - Voice of the Land
A major exhibition of Sámi art and duodji explores the diversity, resilience and sustainability of Sámi culture.
Oulu Art Museum, Oulu
16.1.2026 – 3.5.2026
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Dialogues
The gallery’s spring exhibition series presents two contemporary artists from Central Finland at a time
Jyväskylä Art Museum, Jyväskylä
24.1.2026 – 24.5.2026
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COLOUR – The Central Finnish Art Collection Exhibition
COLOUR – Highlights from the Art Collections of Central Finland explores the role of colour in modern art through works that celebrate...
Jyväskylä Art Museum, Jyväskylä
24.1.2026 – 26.4.2026
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Pentti Kaskipuro
This extensive exhibition of the work of Pentti Kaskipuro, a Finnish graphic art master, offers a unique opportunity to explore his...
Sara Hildén Art Museum, Tampere
10.1.2026 – 19.4.2026
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Land Surveying and Mapping in Finland – Central Finland on the Map
A map does more than indicate location—it reflects society. Throughout history, maps have served as instruments of political power, works...
Aalto2, Jyväskylä
13.12.2025 – 10.5.2026
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COLOUR – Highlights from the Art Collections of Central Finland
COLOUR – Highlights from the Art Collections of Central Finland explores the role of colour in modern art through works that celebrate...
Aalto2, Jyväskylä
24.1.2026 – 26.4.2026
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Eeva-Liisa Isomaa: Self-portrait as a waterfall
Exhibition is built from water-themed works. The waterfall drawn within the baroque frame tells of temporality and the momentariness of...
Galleria Ratamo, Jyväskylä
20.11.2025 – 14.12.2025
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HUOPA – Hundred Years of Finnish Craftsmanship 12.9.‒5.12.2026
The exhibition celebrates over one hundred years of Lahtiset felt heritage, which has grown from felt boots into a versatile range of felt...
The Craft Museum of Finland, Jyväskylä
12.9.2026 – 5.12.2026
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100 Years of Musical Traces
Sibelius Museum's 100th Anniversary Exhibition
The Sibelius Museum, Turku
29.1.2026 – 3.1.2027
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Spartak Khachanov: The Impersonal
In the The Impersonal project, Spartak Khachanov highlights everyday life and food culture in reception centers, as well as the experiences...
Hotel and Restaurant Museum, Helsinki
5.6.2026 – 16.8.2026
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We Who Remain – Sámi Art in Focus
Organised jointly by Kiasma and the Sámi Museum Siida, this exhibition presents contemporary art by and about the Sámi community across...
Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma, Helsinki
27.3.2026 – 6.9.2026
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Young Artists 2026
This is what a new generation of art looks like!
Kunsthalle Helsinki, Helsinki
29.5.2026 – 26.7.2026
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Our Land, for All
The 20th anniversary exhibition of the Association of Finnish Fine Arts Foundations
Kunsthalle Helsinki, Helsinki
20.3.2026 – 17.5.2026
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Pulling the Threads - From Jenny and Antti Wihuri Foundation Collection and Rovaniemi City Collection
Pulling the Threads immerses the viewer into the world of textile art.
Rovaniemi Art Museum Korundi, Rovaniemi
14.11.2025 – 8.3.2026
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Gallen-Kallela, Klimt & Wien
The exhibition, which brings together modern art, fashion and design, explores the pulse of Vienna, Akseli Gallen-Kallela and brings the...
Ateneum Art Museum, Helsinki
26.9.2025 – 1.2.2026
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Forest Home
Exhibition invites visitors to discover natural forests through photography, video installations, and scientific specimens.
Finnish Museum of Natural History, Natural History Museum, Helsinki
5.6.2025 – 5.4.2026
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General Strike 1905
A mini exhibition of the general strike of 1905, which was a turning point in Finnish history.
The Finnish Labour Museum Werstas, Tampere
30.10.2025 – 11.1.2026
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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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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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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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Rainbow Family Stories
A photo exhibition curated by photographer Meeri Koutaniemi.
The Finnish Labour Museum Werstas, Tampere
20.9.2025 – 5.4.2026
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Marie-José Van Hee – For Sun and Wind to Paint on
The main role in the exhibition is played by Belgian architect Marie-José Van Hee and her work.
Aalto2, Jyväskylä
25.9.2025 – 12.4.2026
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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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Serene Moments and Vibrant Colours
The exhibiton offers a glimpse into the art collection of Frithjof and Ruusa Tikanoja.
Tikanoja Art Museum, Vaasa
27.9.2025 –
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LUX Söderlångvik
Light art in the winter darkness at Söderlångvik Manor 23 November-18 December 2024.
The Söderlångvik Museum, Kemiönsaari
15.11.2025 –
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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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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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17. Graphica Creativa Print Triennial – Dreaming Is Seeing
The international printmaking triennial, celebrating its 50th anniversary, brings a diverse showcase of contemporary art and echoes of...
Jyväskylä Art Museum, Jyväskylä
20.9.2025 – 11.1.2026
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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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Spirit of the Times. Collection Ane Gyllenberg
The exhibition Spirit of the Times examines Villa Gyllenberg’s art collection and décor within the context of the ideals of the time and...
Villa Gyllenberg, Helsinki
15.10.2025 – 15.3.2026
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Inkeri Julkunen and Other Naïve Artists
Inkeri Julkunen, born in Vaasa, began painting as a self-taught artist in the 1970s. Naivism appealed to her, and through her work, the art...
Ostrobothnian Museum, Vaasa
7.6.2025 –
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Spain Beyond the Myths
Charismatic Spain has been attracting European tourists since the 18th century. Our images of the country are often linked to the...
Sinebrychoff Art Museum, Helsinki
11.9.2025 – 11.1.2026
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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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Rantasipi – Tales from the World of Wilderness Hotels
Rantasipi was a legendary wilderness hotel chain that began in Central Finland when Rantaloma Ltd. was founded in Viitasaari in 1965....
Aalto2, Jyväskylä
10.5.2025 – 4.1.2026
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Free 90
Free Art School’s 90th anniversary exhibition at HAM is a celebration of painting.
HAM Helsinki Art Museum, Helsinki
25.4.2025 – 4.1.2026
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Transformers - From Toy to Legend
"What fascinates me about Transformers is the look of the characters, their personal stories, and how the same tale has been rewritten...
Leikki ─ The Museum of Play, Espoo
8.5.2025 – 26.1.2026
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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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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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The Finnish Museum of the Deaf
The Museum of the Deaf tells the history of the sign language community in Finland.
The Finnish Museum of the Deaf, -
22.10.2024 –
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Ancient DNA: A Key to the Past
Ancient DNA: A Key to the Past -exhibition transports visitors back in time, offering insights into the lives of ancient individuals...
Museum Centre Vapriikki, Tampere
13.6.2025 – 11.6.2028
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Bravissimo! Splendour of Teatro dell'Opera di Roma costumes
Next year, an opera full of emotion and drama will bask in the spotlight of Museum Milavida.
Museum Milavida, Tampere
26.4.2025 – 18.1.2026
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Rock, paper, scissors – Kiasma’s Collection Exhibition
Kiasma’s new collection exhibition reveals the evocative spectrum of materials used in contemporary artworks.
Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma, Helsinki
14.2.2025 – 18.1.2026
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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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Svinhufvud af Qvalstad – the stages of a noble family
P. E. and Ellen Svinhufvud belonged to an old noble family, Svinhufvud af Qvalstad, which celebrates 450 years of nobility in 2024.
Kotkaniemi, The Home of President P.E. Svinhufvud, Luumäki
25.5.2024 – 31.12.2025
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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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United
Working-class history in Finland from 19th century to the present day
The Finnish Labour Museum Werstas, Tampere
16.6.2023 –
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Sparkle from the halls and chambers
The Northern exhibition hall's collection exhibition showcases more than 800 objects and costumes, which offer a peek into the gentlefolk...
Turku Castle, Turku
1.1.2024 –
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Roots - Treasures from the Collections
In the exhibition you can experience amazing art, fun posters and impressive Finnish design.
Lahti Museum of Visual Arts Malva, Lahti
29.4.2022 –
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Art Lab
Art Lab is Hyvinkää Art Museum’s permanent exhibition and learning environment, which showcases works from the museum’s collection.
Museum Center Taika, Hyvinkää
6.3.2022 –
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Collection Kakkonen
Kyösti Kakkonen is a Finnish businessman and notable collector of art and design. Over a period of decades, he has assembled a major...
EMMA - Espoo Museum of Modern Art, Espoo
10.11.2022 –
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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 Doll Exhibition at Riihisaari
The Riihisaari Museum's permanent exhibition recounts the story of the Finnish doll.
Riihisaari – Savonlinna Museum, Savonlinna
1.6.2021 – 31.12.2025
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Boat Hall
An impressive collection of boats from different decades
The Maritime Museum of Finland, Kotka
6.9.2021 –
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Boat Hall
An impressive collection of boats from different decades
The Museum of Kymenlaakso, Kotka
6.9.2021 –
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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 –
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Bony Tales & Botanical Garden
In the excavations carried out over the years on the site of Aboa Vetus Ars Nova, more than a tonne of animal bones have been discovered.
Aboa Vetus, Turku
1.4.2025 –
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Bryk & Wirkkala visible storage
Bryk & Wirkkala Visible Storage takes a behind-the-scenes look at the invisible work done by museums. EMMA is the home of the Tapio...
EMMA - Espoo Museum of Modern Art, Espoo
17.11.2017 –
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The Universe and I
Dive into the world of astronomy and the history of the Observatory building!
The Observatory of the Helsinki University Museum, Helsinki
1.11.2012 –
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For Sun and Wind to Paint on – Guided Tour of the Exhibition
Join a guided tour at the Aalto2 Museum Centre gallery and discover the beautiful craftsmanship and skillful design of architect...
Aalto2, Jyväskylä
4.12.2025
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Christmas Trail at the Museum of Technology
Welcome to experience the magic of Christmas at the Museum of Technology. The museum will be transformed into an elves' workshop during...
Museum of Technology, Helsinki
13.12.2025
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Discover the light – Christmas at Aalto2
Welcome to the museum centre for a warm and festive afternoon, where the glow of Christmas lights and the museums’ programme bring a...
Aalto2, Jyväskylä
13.12.2025
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Oblivia: Reality Bang
Join the celebration as the renowned Oblivia group marks its 25th anniversary with the Finnish premiere of their captivating music theater...
Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma, Helsinki
9.12.2025 – 14.12.2025
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Artists' Christmas Bazaar 2025
At the Jyväskylä Art Museum’s Artists' Christmas Bazaar, delightful art finds will once again be wrapped up on 13–14 Dec 2025 from 11...
Jyväskylä Art Museum, Jyväskylä
13.12.2025 – 14.12.2025
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Fairy-tale magic in the Christmas window of the Jyväskylä Art Museum
The Merry Art vol. 11 Christmas installation can be viewed in the art museum’s window from 21 November 2025 to 6 January 2026
Jyväskylä Art Museum, Jyväskylä
21.11.2025 – 6.1.2026
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Juha Valkeapää: Animal beings
Animal beings is a non-verbal and verbal performance by artist Juha Valkeapää. It invites the audience to reflect on, imagine, and...
KUMMA, Kuopio
10.1.2026
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Juha Valkeapää: Animal beings
Animal beings is a non-verbal and verbal performance by artist Juha Valkeapää. It invites the audience to reflect on, imagine, and...
KUMMA, Kuopio
11.1.2026
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For Sun and Wind to Paint on – Guided Tour of the Exhibition
Join a guided tour at the Aalto2 Museum Centre gallery and discover the beautiful craftsmanship and skillful design of architect...
Aalto2, Jyväskylä
22.1.2026
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Oi muistatko vielä sen uutisen? Uutta ja vanhaa mediaa ikäihmisille
Merkki, Helsinki
29.1.2026
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Lighthouse Keeper’s route Lighthouse Keeper’s route
Come to Suomenlinna to walk in the footsteps of Svante and his friends on the Lighthouse Keeper’s route.
Suomenlinna Museum, Helsinki
28.11.2025 – 29.1.2026
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30.11. Memorial Day for the start of the Winter War
On the anniversary of the start of the Winter War 30.11. free access to the Winter War Museum.
Winter War Museum, Kuhmo
30.11.2021 –
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Give a gift that brings joy for a whole year – our Christmas offer gets you one extra month for free!
Edit: The offer is no longer valid. Give a Christmas gift that brings joy every day of the year. The Museum Card opens the door to the past, present and future: new directions in science and art, fascinating history and highlights of sports and music. Our Christmas offer now gets you one extra...
See the Tips on New Exhibitions and enjoy the Cultural Spring in Finnish Museums!
This spring, museums all over Finland are offering many fantastic exhibitions. In addition to long-awaited classics, there will be intriguing modern art, internationally acclaimed photography, architecture and design. Learn more about what’s new this spring!
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...
Birthday deal: Museum Card at a special price for yourself or as a gift!
Delight someone this spring – or begin your own year-long cultural adventure! To celebrate the Museum Card's birthday, all Museum Cards are now just €76 (regularly €79/€86). That’s access to 360 museums across the country for a full year. Treat yourself or gift unforgettable experiences...
Take advantage of the gift offer and celebrate Mother's Day with 360 experiences!
Give the delightful gift of a year-long cultural journey for Mother's Day! A Museum Card is a popular gift that suits many tastes. Museum Cards as a gift for only €69.90 (normally €79). The gift offer is valid only online until 12 May.
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!
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.
