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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!
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1. Buying a Museum Card for yourself or as a gift
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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!
Exhibitions 36 hits
The Museum Card allows you to visit fascinating exhibitions.
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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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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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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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In the Shadows – We Still Dream
Installations by visual artist Anni Laukka
The Museum of Kymenlaakso, Kotka
16.5.2025 – 19.10.2025
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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 –
Events 37 hits
The Museum Card allows you to enjoy diverse events.
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Leikki’s Transformers Autumn Holiday Sat 11 Oct to Sun 19 Oct
During the Autumn Holiday, Leikki is having a Transformers-themed week, featuring a wide variety of robot-themed activities.
Leikki ─ The Museum of Play, Espoo
12.10.2025
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Leikki’s Transformers Autumn Holiday Sat 11 Oct to Sun 19 Oct
During the Autumn Holiday, Leikki is having a Transformers-themed week, featuring a wide variety of robot-themed activities.
Leikki ─ The Museum of Play, Espoo
13.10.2025
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Leikki’s Transformers Autumn Holiday Sat 11 Oct to Sun 19 Oct
During the Autumn Holiday, Leikki is having a Transformers-themed week, featuring a wide variety of robot-themed activities.
Leikki ─ The Museum of Play, Espoo
14.10.2025
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Seurasaari Ghost Tours 2025
As autumn's dusk arrives, the old buildings at Seurasaari Open-Air Museum reveal something new and strange.
Seurasaari Open-Air Museum, Helsinki
14.10.2025
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Autumn-holiday art workshops
Enjoy a relaxing moment in the company of art. Come and draw and make things in an art workshop inspired by the light and colours of the...
Sinebrychoff Art Museum, Helsinki
14.10.2025
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Indoors or outdoors? – miniature model workshop
The landscape enters the room. How do you create a space where you feel like you are outside when you are inside, and vice versa? Play...
Aalto2, Jyväskylä
14.10.2025
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Syysloman taidetouhut
Vantaa Art Museum Artsi offers fun things to do in the world of art and fantasy for children during the autumn break!In the art workshop,...
Vantaa Art Museum Artsi, Vantaa
14.10.2025
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Leikki’s Transformers Autumn Holiday Sat 11 Oct to Sun 19 Oct
During the Autumn Holiday, Leikki is having a Transformers-themed week, featuring a wide variety of robot-themed activities.
Leikki ─ The Museum of Play, Espoo
15.10.2025
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Autumn-holiday art workshops
Enjoy a relaxing moment in the company of art. Come and draw and make things in an art workshop inspired by the light and colours of the...
Sinebrychoff Art Museum, Helsinki
15.10.2025
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Squirrel's Day
The Hunting Museum will celebrate Squirrel Day on Wednesday, October 15th from 10 am to 5 pm. Squirrel Day is the Hunting Museum's...
The Hunting Museum of Finland, Riihimäki
15.10.2025
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Syysloman taidetouhut
Vantaa Art Museum Artsi offers fun things to do in the world of art and fantasy for children during the autumn break!In the art workshop,...
Vantaa Art Museum Artsi, Vantaa
15.10.2025
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Leikki’s Transformers Autumn Holiday Sat 11 Oct to Sun 19 Oct
During the Autumn Holiday, Leikki is having a Transformers-themed week, featuring a wide variety of robot-themed activities.
Leikki ─ The Museum of Play, Espoo
16.10.2025
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Autumn-holiday art workshops
Enjoy a relaxing moment in the company of art. Come and draw and make things in an art workshop inspired by the light and colours of the...
Sinebrychoff Art Museum, Helsinki
16.10.2025
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Syysloman taidetouhut
Vantaa Art Museum Artsi offers fun things to do in the world of art and fantasy for children during the autumn break!In the art workshop,...
Vantaa Art Museum Artsi, Vantaa
16.10.2025
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Leikki’s Transformers Autumn Holiday Sat 11 Oct to Sun 19 Oct
During the Autumn Holiday, Leikki is having a Transformers-themed week, featuring a wide variety of robot-themed activities.
Leikki ─ The Museum of Play, Espoo
17.10.2025
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Seurasaari Ghost Tours 2025
As autumn's dusk arrives, the old buildings at Seurasaari Open-Air Museum reveal something new and strange.
Seurasaari Open-Air Museum, Helsinki
17.10.2025
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Autumn-holiday art workshops
Enjoy a relaxing moment in the company of art. Come and draw and make things in an art workshop inspired by the light and colours of the...
Sinebrychoff Art Museum, Helsinki
17.10.2025
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Open Art Workshop – Dialogues
We’ll explore surprising ways to send and receive messages. How can we communicate using, for example, an ear trumpet or through touch?...
EMMA - Espoo Museum of Modern Art, Espoo
18.10.2025
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Leikki’s Transformers Autumn Holiday Sat 11 Oct to Sun 19 Oct
During the Autumn Holiday, Leikki is having a Transformers-themed week, featuring a wide variety of robot-themed activities.
Leikki ─ The Museum of Play, Espoo
18.10.2025
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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
18.10.2025
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Autumn-holiday art workshops
Enjoy a relaxing moment in the company of art. Come and draw and make things in an art workshop inspired by the light and colours of the...
Sinebrychoff Art Museum, Helsinki
18.10.2025
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Leikki’s Transformers Autumn Holiday Sat 11 Oct to Sun 19 Oct
During the Autumn Holiday, Leikki is having a Transformers-themed week, featuring a wide variety of robot-themed activities.
Leikki ─ The Museum of Play, Espoo
19.10.2025
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Autumn Break at the Finnish Hunting Museum
There are many things to do at the Hunting Museum during the fall holidays!
The Hunting Museum of Finland, Riihimäki
11.10.2025 – 19.10.2025
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Open Art Workshop – Creative Curves
Why does one shape feel calm and another playful? Together, we’ll explore and imitate intriguing forms found in the exhibition space....
EMMA - Espoo Museum of Modern Art, Espoo
25.10.2025
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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.
1. Buying a Museum Card for yourself or as a gift
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.
