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  Ahlström Voyage exhibition

  The Ahlström Voyage exhibition in the old forge at the Noormarkku Works presents the history and present of the Ahlström companies, the...
  

  , Noormarkku

  1.1.2025 –

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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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  Strike a Pose – Scenes from Our Collections

  The third and final instalment in an exhibition series turns to the artworks held in the Hämeenlinna Art Museum collection to explore the...
  

  Hämeenlinna Art Museum, Hämeenlinna

  14.10.2025 – 5.4.2026

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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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  Metsän syli

  Finnish Museum of Natural History, Natural History Museum, Helsinki

  14.10.2025 – 14.12.2025

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  Montandon – The Forgotten Dynasty of Swiss Watchmakers

  Montandon – The Forgotten Dynasty of Swiss Watchmakers takes you on a journey to the heart of Swiss horology through the legacy of the...
  

  Kruunu ja Finnish museum of Horology and Jewelery Kruunu, Espoo

  9.10.2025 – 1.3.2026

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  Essi Kausalainen, Olli Keränen, Mikko Kuorinki, Maija Luutonen: SUGAR DOORS

  In autumn 2025, the Halli exhibition space will feature a joint presentation by four Finnish contemporary artists: Essi Kausalainen, Olli...
  

  Pori Art Museum, Pori

  27.9.2025 – 1.3.2026

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  The Thrill of the Hunt

  The First Section of the New Permanent Exhibition.
  

  The Hunting Museum of Finland, Riihimäki

  1.3.2013 – 4.1.2026

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  Talking North – Landline telephone in Lapland

  New temporary exhibition introduces the history of landline telephone in Finnish Lapland
  

  Arctic Centre, Rovaniemi

  19.9.2025 – 31.5.2026

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  Invisible Race

  The exhibition Invisible Race exposes how photography and visual culture have reinforced racist structures – and how they can be...
  

  The Finnish Museum of Photography, Helsinki

  19.9.2025 – 8.3.2026

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  Wet Archives

  The exhibition challenges Western archiving traditions and seeks new ways to record and remember the stories and experiences of minorities.
  

  The Finnish Museum of Photography, Helsinki

  19.9.2025 – 2.11.2026

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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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  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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  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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  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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  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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  Finland the Land of Opera

  The temporary exhibition in the Sibelius Museum, Finland the Land of Opera, explores Finnish opera history.
  

  The Sibelius Museum, Turku

  12.6.2025 – 4.1.2026

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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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  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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  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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  Plastic Fantastic - Design from the beginning of the Plastic Age

  Loviisa Town Museums exhibition Plastic Fantastic tells the story of how the global rise of plastic began, and how it looked from the...
  

  Loviisa Museum, Loviisa

  25.4.2025 – 8.3.2026

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  Curly brich - the tree pressed by the devil

  This exhibition explores the history, significance and future of Finland’s most valuable wood.
  

  Lusto - The Finnish Forest Museum, Savonlinna

  25.4.2025 – 15.3.2026

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  Why on Earth do We Drive?

  The exhibition explores the history of driving up to the present day.
  

  The Automobile and Road Museum Mobilia, Kangasala

  21.3.2025 – 19.12.2025

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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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  Draped – Art of Printed Fabrics

  Draped – Art of Printed Fabrics exhibition will wrap EMMA’s exhibition galleries in vibrant colours and fascinating patterns of printed...
  

  EMMA - Espoo Museum of Modern Art, Espoo

  12.2.2025 – 14.3.2027

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  Nootti, The Museum of Finnish-Russian Relations

  Learn Finnish–Russian history.
  

  Nootti, The Museum of Finnish-Russian Relations, Tampere

  15.2.2025 –

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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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  Ye Olde Chainsaws

  Crikey! Good old fashioned saws!
  

  Forestry Museum of Lapland, Rovaniemi

  4.6.2024 –

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  Passion for knowledge

  Welcome to our core exhibition in the main building of the University of Helsinki!
  

  Helsinki University Museum Flame, Helsinki

  10.10.2023 –

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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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  Exhibition of the Birthplace of Jean Sibelius

  In the rooms of Sibelius' birthplace, decorated in the 1860s and 80s, you can discover the childhood and youth of national composer Jean...
  

  Birthplace of Sibelius, Hämeenlinna

  14.6.2023 –

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  The Football Museum of Finland

  Museum is located at Valkeakoski, a town of 20 000 inhabitants 145 kilometres north of Helsinki, the capital of the country. Valkeakoski is...
  

  Myllysaari Industrial and Social Museum, Valkeakoski

  12.6.2023 –

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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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  The Instrument Exhibition

  A part of Sibelius Museum’s vast instrument collection is displayed in the instrument exhibition.
  

  The Sibelius Museum, Turku

  2.2.2023 –

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  Collection exhibition A Question of Time

  A Question of Time reflects on the major questions of our time through art. The exhibition also offers fresh perspectives into Finland’s...
  

  Ateneum Art Museum, Helsinki

  14.4.2023 –

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  Permanent exhibition at the Aviation Museum

  Civil and military aviation as well as aviation as an hobby are presented in the Aviation Museum's permanent exhibition.
  

  Finnish Aviation Museum, Vantaa

  1.1.2000 – 31.12.2028

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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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  Virtual exhibition: On the Wing of the DC-3

  The Douglas DC-3 is one of the most iconic and admired aircraft types in aviation history. As one of the most produced aircraft types, it...
  

  Finnish Aviation Museum, Vantaa

  1.7.2022 –

• Exhibition

  Muutosta ilmassa

  Finnish Museum of Natural History, Natural History Museum, Helsinki

  30.5.2022 –

• Exhibition

  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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  History of Voipaala Manor (in Finnish)

  , Valkeakoski

  12.2.2022 –

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  Halonen Family of Artist

  The Museum of Fine Arts Eemil exhibits the art of the Halonen family
  

  Art Museum Eemil, Lapinlahti

  13.5.2022 – 31.12.2027

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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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  Virtual exhibition: The age of agriculture

  The free-of-charge exhibition tells the story of farming in Finland.
  

  Finnish Museum of Agriculture Sarka, Loimaa

  28.1.2021 –

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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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  Virtual Exhibition: History of Underwater Warfare

  In this virtual exhibition, you can get acquainted with the history of Finnish underwater warfare.
  

  Forum Marinum Maritime Centre, Turku

  4.11.2021 –

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  The online exhibition Crime and Love – The Decriminalization of Homosexual Acts

  Visit the online exhibition: https://rikosjarakkaus.poliisimuseo.fi/en/
  

  Police Museum, Tampere

  4.11.2021 –

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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 Battle of Koljonvirta

  Koljonvirta historical site tells us a story of survival and leadership.
  

  Juhani Aho Museum, Iisalmi

  19.4.2021 –

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  Stories of the Parsonage

  The main exhibition of the museum tells a story about Juhani Aho's childhood in a parsonage and its influence on his written works.
  

  Juhani Aho Museum, Iisalmi

  19.4.2021 –

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  The Age of Agriculture

  The story of farming in Finland.
  

  Finnish Museum of Agriculture Sarka, Loimaa

  28.1.2021 –

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  Change in The Air 360° Virtual Exhibiton

  Finnish Museum of Natural History, Natural History Museum, Helsinki

  15.2.2021 –

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  The permanent exhibition

  The Teresia and Rafael Lönnström Home Museum showcases the unique home and art collection of the industrialist couple from Rauma.
  

  The Teresia and Rafael Lönnström Home Museum, Rauma

  1.7.2020 – 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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  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 – 31.12.2025

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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 –

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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 –

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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 –

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  Arkadia Theatre

  At the Arkadia Theatre you can hop into the shoes of an actor, a director, or a costume/light/sound designer.
  

  Theatre Museum, Helsinki

  3.11.2021 –

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  Shipbuilding in Finland

  The exhibition follows the finnish shipbuilding through different timelayers by guiding the visitor through the stages of the innovations...
  

  Forum Marinum Maritime Centre, Turku

  29.11.2017 – 31.12.2026

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  The online exhibition From Breeches to Coveralls – The history of Finnish Police Uniforms

  The history of the police uniform in Finland
  

  Police Museum, Tampere

  12.4.2016 –

Museum Card museums

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  Ilta museossa: Halloween

  Finnish Museum of Natural History, Natural History Museum, Helsinki

  30.10.2025

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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

  2.11.2025

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  Lovisa at the Beginning of the Plastic Age

  On Tuesday 4.11.2025 at 16.30, a lecture on the history of plastic will be held at Loviisa Town Museum.
  

  Loviisa Museum, Loviisa

  4.11.2025

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  Guided tour in Finnish: A queer take on Finnish folklore

  Join the tour to hear how queerness has been present in Finnish folklore.
  

  Glims Farmstead Museum, Espoo

  5.11.2025

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  Lecture: Mirva Saukkola – Exotic, Sensual Spain: How Art Created the Myth of the Spanish Woman

  In her lecture, Mirva Saukkola, PhD, examines images of the Spanish woman. The lecture is part of a series accompanying the Spain Beyond...
  

  Sinebrychoff Art Museum, Helsinki

  5.11.2025

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  Queerhistory guided tours in Finnish and Swedish

  Welcome to Queerhistory guided tour in Finnish at Amos Andersons Hem
  

  Amos Andersons Hem, Helsinki

  7.11.2025

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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

  9.11.2025

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  Queerhistory guided tours in Finnish and Swedish

  Welcome to Queerhistory guided tour in Finnish at Amos Andersons Hem
  

  Amos Andersons Hem, Helsinki

  10.11.2025

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  MuseoFest: Guided Tour at the JYU Museum & Alvar Aalto Museum Collection centre

  Discover the museums’ extensive and unique collections and hear fascinating stories about selected items from expert guides.
  

  Aalto2, Jyväskylä

  14.11.2025

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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

  16.11.2025

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  Meet the Artist: Tiina Laasonen

  Tiina Laasonen, the artist of the exhibition I Know a Tree that Grew Up will talk about her artworks and work.
  

  Kunsthalle Seinäjoki, Seinäjoki

  22.11.2025

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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

  23.11.2025

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  Ilta museossa: Dinosaurukset

  Finnish Museum of Natural History, Natural History Museum, Helsinki

  27.11.2025

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  Queerhistory guided tours in Finnish and Swedish

  Welcome to Queerhistory guided tour in Finnish at Amos Andersons Hem
  

  Amos Andersons Hem, Helsinki

  29.11.2025

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  Museokortti-klubi: Opastus Kotina metsä -näyttelyyn

  Finnish Museum of Natural History, Natural History Museum, Helsinki

  9.12.2025

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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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  Audio guide to the Finnish Aviation Museum

  Finnish Aviation Museum's audio guide is available anytime, everywhere!
  

  Finnish Aviation Museum, Vantaa

  12.1.2021 –

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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...

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