• MUSEUM

  Ahlström Ruukki - ruukkikierrokset

  Come and explore the history of Ahlström at the Ahlström Voyage exhibition, the Makkarakoski Sawmill Museum, and the ironworks area.

  Noormarkku

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  Alvar Aalto Museum

  Pioneers of modern architecture and design, Aino, Alvar and Elissa Aalto enjoyed exceptionally rich and varied career as architects and designers, both in Finland and abroad.

  Jyväskylä

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  Arctic Centre

  Discover the everyday life in the Arctic, the lifestyles of northern peoples, and the challenges facing the region. Arktikum is located in Rovaniemi, close to the polar circle.

  Rovaniemi

• MUSEUM

  Ars Nova

  Ars Nova is the contemporary art section of the Aboa Vetus Ars Nova museum.

  Turku

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  Birthplace of Sibelius

  Birthplace of the famous Finnish composer Jean Sibelius.

  Hämeenlinna

• Uusi kohde!
  MUSEUM

  Experience Space VISIO

  Experience the impressive and immersive VISIO, where the view transforms into a story and the visitor into a participant.

  Oulu

• MUSEUM

  Helsinki City Museum

  The world's only museum focusing on Helsinki, the capital of Finland. Personal experiences and everyday life of local residents are highlighted and reflected in the museum’s items and photographs.

  Helsinki

• MUSEUM

  Kruunu ja Finnish museum of Horology and Jewelery Kruunu

  At the Finnish museum of Horology and Jewellery Kruunu you can get to know the wonderful world of watches and jewellery.

  Espoo

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  Maritime Centre Vellamo

  Located in the traditional harbour surroundings in Kotka, Vellamo offers fascinating facts and stories of the sea as well as fun activities for everyone!

  Kotka

• MUSEUM

  Moomin Museum

  The Moomin Museum is an experiential art museum for Moomin fans and art lovers of all ages.

  Tampere

• MUSEUM

  Museo Eliel

  Museum Eliel offers experiences of and insights into the history and present day of North Karelia.

  Joensuu

• MUSEUM

  Museum Militaria

  War history and lives of soldiers in Finland, from medieval days to modern times.

  Hämeenlinna

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  Museum of Central Finland

  Embark on a discovery of the Central Finland mindset in a gorgeous museum building designed by the world famous Alvar Aalto.

  Jyväskylä

• MUSEUM

  Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma

  National museum of contemporary art in the heart of the Helsinki city center. Kiasma showcases the art of our time, offers interesting encounters with art, and gives new perspectives on life.

  Helsinki

• Temporarily closed!
  MUSEUM

  Museum ships Tarmo and Kemi

  The icebreaker Tarmo (1907) and lightship Kemi (1901) are open in the summertime at Maritime Centre Vellamo in Kotka.

  Kotka

• MUSEUM

  Rosenlew Museum

  History of the Rosenlew company, one of Finland's largest technical and industrial companies from 1853 to 1987. Right next to the factory area, in a protected warehouse.

  Pori

• MUSEUM

  Suomalaisen kirjan museo Pukstaavi

  Pukstaavi, The Museum of Finnish Book offers knowledge and experiences to all who are interested in books and reading, regardless of age.

  Sastamala

• MUSEUM

  Tampere Art Museum

  The Tampere Art Museum organises exhibitions in temporary venues until the new main building is build and ready.

  Tampere

• MUSEUM

  Temppeliaukio Church

  Temppeliaukio Church is situated in the heart of Helsinki and excavated into solid rock.

  Helsinki

• MUSEUM

  The Craft Museum of Finland

  The museum is a specialized museum for craft covering entire Finland.

  Jyväskylä

• MUSEUM

  The Finnish Museum of Photography

  The Finnish Museum of Photography presents Finnish and international contemporary photography in its exhibitions and highlights the diverse history of photography.

  Helsinki

• MUSEUM

  The Maritime Museum of Finland

  The Maritime Museum of Finland is a national maritime museum, located in the Maritime Centre Vellamo in Kotka.

  Kotka

• MUSEUM

  The Museum of Kymenlaakso

  The Museum of Kymenlaakso is situated in the Maritime Centre Vellamo at the old City Port of Kotka.

  Kotka

• MUSEUM

  The Museum of Torne Valley

  The Museum of Tornio Valley showcases Tornio Valley culture and history on both sides of the Finnish-Swedish border.

  Tornio

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• Exhibition

  Visio

  Visio invites you to explore the limits of perception and the influence of psychedelic culture – what lies beyond the visible world?
  

  Lahti Museum of Visual Arts Malva, Lahti

  4.12.2026 – 21.2.2027

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  90s Corner Mini Exhibition

  Come and relive the magic of the 90s at Leikki – the Museum of Play!
  

  Leikki ─ The Museum of Play, Espoo

  2.12.2026 – 11.4.2027

• Exhibition

  Ville Kumpulainen: Side Pocket

  Ville Kumpulainen is interested in how images, materials and objects enter into dialogue and shape our experience of space.
  

  Turku Art Museum, Turku

  27.11.2026 – 17.1.2027

• Exhibition

  Momentti (Gallery)

  The exhibition showcases the emerging generation of graffiti culture from Jyväskylä.
  

  Jyväskylä Art Museum, Jyväskylä

  20.11.2026 – 17.1.2027

• Exhibition

  Still

  Still invites visitors to linger and look slowly at art, making room for aesthetic experiences and reflection.
  

  Turku Art Museum, Turku

  27.11.2026 – 31.12.2027

• 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 – 15.8.2027

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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 – 9.1.2028

• Exhibition

  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

  27.11.2026 – 31.12.2030

• Exhibition

  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

  2.5.2026 – 31.12.2030

• Exhibition

  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 –

• Exhibition

  Schjerfbeck X Nordea Art Foundation Finland

  Helene Schjerfbeck (1862–1946) was a pioneer of modern art and one of Finland’s most esteemed artists.
  

  KUMMA, Kuopio

  14.11.2026 – 3.1.2027

• Exhibition

  Riitta Rönkkö – Second Sight

  This retrospective exhibition showcases the diverse body of work by an artist who tenaciously forged her own path.
  

  KUMMA, Kuopio

  7.11.2026 – 31.1.2027

• Exhibition

  Gems of the Collections

  What makes a vehicle worthy of a place in a museum?
  

  The Automobile and Road Museum Mobilia, Kangasala

  9.10.2026 – 29.8.2027

• Exhibition

  Hanna Ryynänen: Beyond the Field of Observation

  exhibition Beyond the Field of Observation takes the viewer from a laboratory to distant galaxies, a moment of rest and the contemplative...
  

  KUMMA, Kuopio

  30.10.2026 – 5.12.2026

• Exhibition

  PUNK! 50 years of buzz in the streets of Helsinki

  A joint exhibition Helsinki City Museum and Punk Museum will explore the 50-year history of the punk scene in Helsinki.
  

  Hakasalmi Villa, Helsinki

  23.10.2026 – 29.8.2027

• Exhibition

  Aalto Design – Shapes of Wellbeing

  The exhibition invites visitors to explore Alvar, Aino and Elissa Aalto’s architecture and design from the perspective of wellbeing.
  

  Architecture and Design Museum Helsinki, Helsinki

  5.6.2026 – 6.1.2027

• Exhibition

  Donations over the years II

  Our exhibition series Donations over the years showcases paintings donated to the Hiekka Art Museum.
  

  Hiekka Art Museum, Tampere

  14.10.2026 – 2.5.2027

• Exhibition

  Forest Sami Exhibition – History, Language and Culture

  The exhibition "Forest Samis – history, language, culture" opens a view, based on academic research, into the daily life,...
  

  Museum-Gallery Alariesto, Sodankylä

  13.10.2026 – 31.5.2028

• Exhibition

  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 – 10.1.2027

• Exhibition

  Antti Tolvi: For Organ and Pause

  The second exhibition in the Space for New Art encourages us to reflect on time and listening. Antti Tolvi´s (b. 1977) work consists of...
  

  HAM Helsinki Art Museum, Helsinki

  25.9.2026 – 10.1.2027

• Exhibition

  The Lure of the Image

  The exhibition explores contemporary digital forms of photography and their seductive powers: How do images bait or beguile us as they...
  

  The Finnish Museum of Photography, Helsinki

  9.10.2026 – 28.2.2027

• Exhibition

  Sense of Skiing

  The main exhibition “Sense of Skiing” tells the story of both skiing enthusiasts and professional athletes in Finland.
  

  Ski Museum, Lahti

  7.7.2017 – 31.12.2030

• Exhibition

  S. N. O. W.

  What does snow mean to you? When you think of snow, do words like magical, marvellous, magnificent, and delightful come to mind? Or perhaps...
  

  Ski Museum, Lahti

  14.2.2025 – 1.1.2029

• Exhibition

  Master painter Einari Junttila 125 years

  Einari Junttila (1901–1975) from Kittilä was a pioneering artist from Lapland, best known for his Lapland landscapes and nature scenes.
  

  Rovaniemi Art Museum Korundi, Rovaniemi

  9.10.2026 – 4.4.2027

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• Event

  The Kitchen Sink or Waiting for a System´s Update

  A four-part play directed and written by Ondi Madete, taking place at Kulttuuritalo Annis. Admission is free, advance registration.
  

  Pori Art Museum, Pori

  6.11.2026

• Event

  Halloween and Father’s Day Warm-Up at the Finnish Museum of Technology – The Dark Side of Technology

  The Finnish Museum of Technology invites families and curious adults to a thrillingly fun Halloween celebration and a pre-Father’s Day...
  

  Museum of Technology, Helsinki

  7.11.2026

• Event

  Ahlström Voyage -opastettu yleisökierros

  Join us on a journey through Ahlström’s history at the Ahlström Voyage exhibition, the Makkarakoski Sawmill Museum, and the historic...
  

  Ahlström Estate, Noormarkku

  7.11.2026

• Event

  Intro guidance of Leena Luostarinen's exhibition

  Intro is a short presentation that introduces you to the highlights of Leena Luostarinen’s Misfit exhibition.
  

  HAM Helsinki Art Museum, Helsinki

  11.11.2026

• Event

  Sibbe Live!: November Light

  Katharina Bierweiler, mezzo-soprano, Jyri Mishukov, piano
  

  The Sibelius Museum, Turku

  11.11.2026

• Event

  Guided Tour of the Helsinki Exhibition

  Join our open guided tour and discover the highlights of the Helsinki Exhibition!
  

  Helsinki City Museum, Helsinki

  12.11.2026

• Event

  Ateneum Late – free for students and under 25-year-olds

  Come and spend Friday night at the Ateneum! Visit exhibitions and enjoy surprising performances.
  

  Ateneum Art Museum, Helsinki

  13.11.2026

• Event

  Antti Tolvi’s performance

  Antti Tolvi gives performances in his exhibition For Organ and Pause.
  

  HAM Helsinki Art Museum, Helsinki

  14.11.2026

• Event

  Intro guidance of Leena Luostarinen's exhibition

  Intro is a short presentation that introduces you to the highlights of Leena Luostarinen’s Misfit exhibition.
  

  HAM Helsinki Art Museum, Helsinki

  14.11.2026

• Event

  MuseoFest: Museum Quiz

  Come and put your knowledge to the test while enjoying a great atmosphere at the Museum Quiz organised by Jyväskylä’s museums!
  

  Aalto2, Jyväskylä

  14.11.2026

• Event

  Ahlström Voyage -opastettu yleisökierros

  Join us on a journey through Ahlström’s history at the Ahlström Voyage exhibition, the Makkarakoski Sawmill Museum, and the historic...
  

  Ahlström Estate, Noormarkku

  14.11.2026

• Event

  Intro guidance of Leena Luostarinen's exhibition

  Intro is a short presentation that introduces you to the highlights of Leena Luostarinen’s Misfit exhibition.
  

  HAM Helsinki Art Museum, Helsinki

  21.11.2026

• Event

  Intro guidance of Leena Luostarinen's exhibition

  Intro is a short presentation that introduces you to the highlights of Leena Luostarinen’s Misfit exhibition.
  

  HAM Helsinki Art Museum, Helsinki

  25.11.2026

• Event

  Sibbe Live!: Bel Canto – Sonatas and Opera

  Sibbe Live!: Bel Canto – Sonatas and Opera
  

  The Sibelius Museum, Turku

  25.11.2026

• Event

  November's Little Ones' Morning – A Sensory Adventure

  At November's Little Ones' Morning, designed for families with babies and toddlers, we're setting out to explore the world with all our...
  

  Leikki ─ The Museum of Play, Espoo

  27.11.2026

• Event

  Ahlström Voyage -opastettu yleisökierros

  Join us on a journey through Ahlström’s history at the Ahlström Voyage exhibition, the Makkarakoski Sawmill Museum, and the historic...
  

  Ahlström Estate, Noormarkku

  27.11.2026

• Event

  Antti Tolvi’s performance

  Antti Tolvi gives performances in his exhibition For Organ and Pause.
  

  HAM Helsinki Art Museum, Helsinki

  28.11.2026

• Event

  Artist talk: Martti Anttila

  Anttila has photographed and hiked in South Asia since 1983. The development method he uses involves producing an analogue silver gelatin...
  

  Chappe, Raasepori

  28.11.2026

• Event

  Intro guidance of Leena Luostarinen's exhibition

  Intro is a short presentation that introduces you to the highlights of Leena Luostarinen’s Misfit exhibition.
  

  HAM Helsinki Art Museum, Helsinki

  2.12.2026

• Event

  Ahlström Voyage -opastettu yleisökierros

  Join us on a journey through Ahlström’s history at the Ahlström Voyage exhibition, the Makkarakoski Sawmill Museum, and the historic...
  

  Ahlström Estate, Noormarkku

  4.12.2026

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  Children's Saturday

  Looking for something fun to do and a break from everyday routines? On Children’s Saturday, we welcome children and visitors with children...
  

  Ateneum Art Museum, Helsinki

  5.12.2026

• Event

  Feel the Light: Christmas at Aalto2

  On the eve of Finland’s Independence Day, Aalto2 Museum Centre welcomes visitors of all ages to celebrate the season at this free Christmas...
  

  Aalto2, Jyväskylä

  5.12.2026

• Event

  LUX Söderlångvik 2026

  LUX Söderlångvik 21.11.2026–19.12.2026, transforms Söderlångvik Manor into a captivating meeting place for light, art, and winter...
  

  The Söderlångvik Museum, Kemiönsaari

  21.11.2026 – 19.12.2026

• Event

  Forest Gnomes in the Christmas Window of Jyväskylä Art Museum

  Merry Art vol. 12, a festive installation, can be viewed in the art museum's window throughout the Christmas season, starting on 20...
  

  Jyväskylä Art Museum, Jyväskylä

  20.11.2026 – 6.1.2027

• Museum Card's Friends Wednesday

  Kunsthalle Helsinki, Helsinki

  2.12.2026

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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!

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!