Welcome to the Moominhouse! – Exhibition offers a glimpse into the Moominhouse (1979), built by Tove Jansson (1914–2001), Tuulikki Pietilä (1917–2009), and Pentti Eistola (1931–2022), which is housed in the Moomin Museum. Photographs reveal even the house’s most hidden corners, normally unseen, such as the Moominhouse’s sauna! The exhibition will be on display until 30.8.206.
Encore! Classics and contemporary art from the collections – Filling all three floors of the museum this extensive exhibition showcases treasures from the collections of the Tampere Art Museum and the City of Tampere. The display features works by nearly 90 artists, spanning over two centuries from the 1810s to the 2020s. The exhibition is open until 14.6.2026.
Pentti Kaskipuro – Exhibition shows a rare and comprehensive overview of the work of Pentti Kaskipuro, a leading master of Finnish printmaking. The collection traces his extensive production from the 1950s through to the 2000s. The exhibition runs until 19.4.2026.
Football World Cup Through the Ages – To celebrate the 2026 men’s World Cup, Vapriikki will be taken over by football fever! The exhibition takes us back to the memorable moments of previous women’s and men’s World Cup tournaments.
Manserock – Dive into the phenomenon of Manserock, a celebrated part of Tampere’s musical history! The immersive exhibition explores the movement born in summer 1975 with the tour of Juice Leskinen Coitus Int. and Alwari Tuohitorvi. This phenomenon swept across Finland, gaining immense popularity in the following decade and leaving a lasting mark on Finnish music. The exhibition is open until 31.12.2026.
Rajakatse – Three Decades of Live Action Role-Playing – The exhibition explores Finland’s longest-running live-action role-playing game, which began in 1995. Its fantasy world draws inspiration from medieval Europe. The exhibition is on view until 2.8.2026.
Erik Bruun’s Birds – The exhibition showcases beloved graphic designer Erik Bruun’s bird-themed postage stamps and brings together nearly 200 bird illustrations. The exhibition is open until 16.8.2026.
More information about Vapriikki’s changing exhibitions can be found here.
Maijas and Mörkös – What were “whipping cars”? When did police beacons change to blue? This special exhibition showcases a diverse range of police vehicles, including cars, motorcycles, scooters, and snowmobiles. The exhibition is open until 4.12.2027.
Art Crime Cases – The exhibition presents the pre-trial investigation of art crimes in Finland and shows how ordinary people have fallen victim to them. The exhibition is open until the end of 2027.
Police Museum is suitable for the whole family with free entry!
Kalle Kaihari’s Life – The exhibition explores the dramatic and colourful life of a legendary Finnish commercial counsellor, alongside the growth and development of Tampere. The exhibition is on view until 10.1.2027.
Please note that admission to Työväenmuseo Werstas is always free!
Man - Lad, Dandy,Gentleman – Come and explore men’s fashion. Exhibition showcases the building blocks of the modern man through clothing and fashion. It shows the elements through which masculinity has been constructed and shaped over time. The exhibition will be available until 21.3.2027.
Ape Farm – At the exhibition, you can observe the fascinating way the Japanese Honda Monkey evolved to survive our cold climate and strict regulations. The exhibition runs until 19.4.2026.
From the Land of the Rising Sun – This small-scale exhibition presents ten different perspectives on Japanese cars. Early on, there were strong doubts about how well Japanese vehicles would withstand Finland’s conditions, but the first Toyotas and Isuzus quickly dispelled those concerns and the rest is history.
Stiina Saaristo: Always Happy – The retrospective exhibition portrays the pain points of human life with a wide range of emotions, without forgetting humour. The exhibition is on view until 12.4.2026.
Milja Viita: People on Sunday – The film installation explores the inevitability of the passage of time, the cyclical nature of history, and the fragility of life. Does humanity learn anything from history, or are we doomed to repeat the same mistakes over and over again? The exhibition runs until 3.5.2026.
Agnes Meyer-Brandis: As Trees Go By – The Exhibition invites the audience to a multisensory interaction with trees. The video work is on display until 3.5.2026.
Viljami Heinon: Somewhere in Between – Artist’s new paintings take the viewer to a deserted urban milieu, where people encounter themselves and others who have been battered by life. The exhibition is on open until 30.8.2026.
Anssi Kasitonni: Below Zero Finnish Art Award – Broken telephone is a fitting metaphor for Anssi Kasitonni’s way of working, where one image leads to another in unexpected ways. The exhibition is on view until 30.8.2026.
All the changing exhibitions and more information can be found here.
The Many Faces of Teemu Luoto – Retrospective exhibition exploring the multifaceted career and work of ceramic artist Teemu Luoto. It offers a deep dive into his diverse artistic production. The exhibition runs until 24.5.2026.
Once upon a time Tatu and Patu: How were the favourite books made? – The exhibition sheds light on the creation of popular children’s books, from the initial idea and concept development to sketching and final touches.
Priit Pajos: Inner forest – Mixed-media painting exhibition where color meets fire and wood. The exhibition merges the strength, richness, harmony, and sacred feeling inspired by personal experiences of the forest with subconscious fantasies. The exhibitions is available until 17.5.2026.
Viljami Viskari: Rose and Dagger – Hearts, skulls, snakes and crosses are all familiar symbols decorating both people’s skin and the walls of tattoo shops. This exhibition brings the colorful and historic of traditional tattooing to an audience that might never have the courage to step into a traditional tattoo shop. The exhibitions is available until 17.5.2026.
More information about changing exhibitions can be found here.
For the latest information, please check the museum’s official channels. Please note that Visit Tampere is not responsible for changes.
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