Dive into the phenomenon of Manserock, a celebrated part of Tampere’s musical history! The immersive Manserock exhibition, open until December 31, 2026, 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.
Superheroes exhibition explores the ancient myths and legends that have inspired today’s superheroes. Visitors can follow the evolution of superheroes both chronologically and thematically. The exhibition runs until January 18, 2026.
The Ancient DNA: A Key to the Past exhibition takes you to the core of ancient DNA research. It is the result of an extensive research project focusing on the Iron Age and Middle Ages of present-day Pirkanmaa – the historical regions of Upper Satakunta and Häme.
Finnish Postal Museum‘s new exhibition A Revolution in Imagery, showcases how photography became an integral part of the postcard and a new kind of communication. The exhibition is on display until December 31, 2025.
The Finnish Museum of Games’ miniature exhibition Cooperation is on the table – collaborative board games from Pandemic to Agemonia looks at the world of cooperative board games. These board games pit the players against the board, and the challenges are defeated or lost together. The exhibition is open from May 23 to November 9, 2025.
More information about Vapriikki’s exhibitions can be found here.
Photographs by Jouko Lehtola (1963–2010) are on display at the Emil Aaltonen Museum until February 1, 2026. Lehtola documented people living on the fringes of society in the 2000s, bringing them out of the shadows and into public awareness. He photographed individuals whose suffering is often silenced by shame. The exhibition includes, for instance, the O.D. Helsinki series, in which Lehtola captured locations where young people lost their lives to drugs.
More information about Emil Aaltonen Museum’s exhibitions can be found here.
What were “whipping cars”? When did police beacons change to blue? What is the origin of terms like maija and mörkö for police vehicles? The special exhibition Maijas and Mörkös – Police Vehicles in Terrain and on Roads showcases a diverse range of police vehicles, including cars, motorcycles, scooters, snowmobiles, and ATVs. Open until December 4, 2027.
Werstas’ main exhibition, Together, explores the history of the Finnish working class and the collaborative construction of society. Visitors can shop in a cooperative store, watch narrative films, and soak in the atmosphere of a workers’ hall.
The exhibition Grumpy Girls – Class Stuggles explores the connections between economy, social class, and girlhood. It showcases original drawings from the comic book Grumpy Girls 2 – Class Stuggles. The exhibition will be on display until January 11, 2026.
Admission to Werstas is always free! More information about Werstas’ exhibitions can be found here.
This year, an opera full of emotion and drama will bask in the spotlight of the Museum Milavida. Bravissimo! – Costumes from the Roman Opera tells the opera’s pompous history and presents the glorious costumes seen on the stages. Read more about the exhibition here.
The exhibitionWhy on Earth Do We Drive? explores the history of driving up to the present day. The exhibition reveals, among other things, why the car was considered a more environmentally friendly alternative to the horse and who the first drivers were. It also delves into the emotions and reasons behind driving. The exhibition runs until December 19.
Serlachius Manor
Milja Viita’s new film installation People on Sunday examines the inevitability of the passage of time, the cyclical nature of history and the fragility of life. Does man learn anything from history, or are we doomed to make the same mistakes over and over again? Milja Viita – People on Sunday is on display from 13 September to 3 May 2026.
Agnes Meyer-Brandis – As Trees Go By exhibition invites the audience to a multisensory interaction with trees. The video work is on display from 12 April 2025 to 19 April 2026.
Serlachius Headquarters
In the Somewhere in Between exhibition Viljami Heinonen’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 display from 13 September to 3 August 2026.
Measured and drawn presents existing buildings in the form of new drawings by architects and architecture students. The exhibition is open until March 1, 2026.
Patrons: The Story of the Serlachius Art Collection exhibition at the Serlachius Head Office highlights the Serlachius family’s contributions to Finnish art and their leadership in the paper industry and Mänttä’s ideal community.
All the exhibitions and more information can be found here.
Ilai Elias Lehto’s exhibition Strange Play invites visitors to explore the boundaries of play. The works question where the lines and shared rules of play are drawn – and what happens when the toys are left to play on their own. The exhibition runs at the Kimmo Pyykkö Art Museum in Kangasala until January 11, 2026.
More information about Kimmo Pyykkö Art Museum’s exhibitions can be found here.
Photographers of Our Homeland showcases highlights from the Sastamala Museum’s photography collection, offering a glimpse into bygone eras. Open until January 10, 2026.
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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