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The Museum Card allows you to visit fascinating exhibitions.
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The Ghost and the Sailor – The History of Tattoos
The most typical tattooed person in Finland a few decades ago was a sailor. Prisoners who were out in civilian life also stood out in the...
Riihisaari – Savonlinna Museum, Savonlinna
18.2.2026 – 27.9.2026
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Traditional Christmas at Palander House
Year after year, the museum’s traditional Christmas has become an increasingly popular way to experience the spirit of the season.
Palander House, Hämeenlinna
29.11.2025 – 6.1.2026
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Personae – Pictures of Personalities
Pictures of Personalities from the Art Collections of Åbo Akademi University Foundation at the Sibelius Museum
The Sibelius Museum, Turku
11.2.2026 – 31.5.2026
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The Story of South Karelia
The exhibition invites you on a journey through time, tracing the story of South Karelia from prehistory to the present.
South Karelia Museum, Lappeenranta
13.12.2023 –
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Karelian Death Spirits – Glimpses into the Dark History of South Karelia
Why is the horse unable to pull the hearse? What are ristimännyt (cross-marked trees), piiskuupetäjät whipping pines) or umpipuut...
South Karelia Museum, Lappeenranta
24.10.2026 – 4.4.2027
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Polar Lights
Rayann Elzein is a French nature photographer and polar expedition leader based in Utsjoki, the northernmost municipality of the Finnish...
Siida - Sámi Museum, Inari
14.4.2025 – 5.1.2026
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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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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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My Story – Faces of Kuopio Through Time
My Story – Faces of Kuopio Through Time brings Kuopio’s history to life in color and places today’s faces alongside them, captured...
VB photographic center, Kuopio
3.10.2025 – 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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Prowling about the Wonders of Satakunta Nature – The Nature Relations of the People of Satakunta
The new exhibition at the Ark Nature Centre offers a glimpse into the local traditions, nature beliefs and animal symbolism of the late...
Satakunta Museum, The Ark Nature Centre, Pori
16.5.2025 – 1.3.2026
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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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Arte Povera – A New Chapter
Arte Povera – A New Chapter explores how women artists have worked in the spirit of the arte povera movement from the 1960s to the...
EMMA - Espoo Museum of Modern Art, Espoo
9.4.2025 – 1.2.2026
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Altered by War
The exhibition Altered by War presents wartime Information Company drawings, trench art and other artworks from the the Military Museum´s...
Military Museum´s Manege, Helsinki
8.5.2024 –
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Gold History of Finland
The Gold Rush is on!
Gold Prospector Museum, Sodankylä
1.1.2000 –
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Koljonvirta history path
Finnish war in the authentic environment
Juhani Aho Museum, Iisalmi
19.4.2021 –
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TechLand
The exhibition highlights the role of technology, industry and innovation in the construction of the 100-year-old Finland.
Museum of Technology, Helsinki
1.1.2017 – 1.1.2026
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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 –
Events 5 hits
The Museum Card allows you to enjoy diverse events.
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Event
Traditional Christmas at Palander House
Year after year, the museum’s traditional Christmas has become an increasingly popular way to experience the spirit of the season.
Palander House, Hämeenlinna
29.11.2025 – 6.1.2026
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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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Guided tours in English
Welcome to out English speaking guided tours!
Forssa museum, Forssa
26.3.2026
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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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Guided tours in English
Welcome to out English speaking guided tours!
Forssa museum, Forssa
23.4.2026
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