Moomin Museum
Moomin Mug Mania– Exhibition explores Moomin mugs as iconic and immensely popular collectibles, while also delving into the philosophy and cultural history of collecting. The exhibition opens on 26.9.2026.
Psst, Moomin Museum and Moomin Arabia have collaborated on a special Moomin mug. The mug’s theme is adapted from Tove Jansson’s original 1972 coloured book illustration. The mug depicts the story of the Moominland Midwinter novel, in which Moomintroll and The Groke encounter each other. The new mug launches on 26 September, the same day that the new Moomin Mug Mania exhibition opens to the public.
Tampere Art Museum
Young Artist of the Year 2026, Roope Itälinna – One of the most compelling and technically distinctive artists in contemporary Finnish painting. Itälinna’s masterfully executed, photorealistically precise paintings explore the multifaceted nature of human experience – loneliness and the longing for connection, escapism and hedonism, personal memories and imagined situations. The exhibition is on view until 10.1.2027.
Due to the renovation of the Tampere Art Museum building, the museum’s exhibitions are currently presented in temporary premises in the Finlayson area.
Sara Hildén Art Museum
Martha Diamond – Offering a unique insight into Martha Diamond’s work, the exhibition will showcase the urban energy of her paintings and her distinctive interpretation of the modernist legacy. The exhibition is on display 19.9.2026– 17.1.2027.
Museum Centre Vapriikki
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.
Football World Cup through the ages – The exhibition explores the stars, defining moments and stories from the history of the FIFA Women’s and Men’s World Cups. Photographs, videos, trophies, jerseys and match balls bring to life the heroes and villains of the tournaments, unforgettable matches, controversies and the biggest talking points. On a deeper level, the exhibition also examines how the FIFA World Cup came into being and how tournaments from different eras have reflected wider social trends and global events. The exhibition is on view until 1.11.2026.
Explore other changing exhibitions in Vapriikki here.
Emil Aaltonen Museum
Deep/Surface – Submersibles from Lokomo – The exhibition presents the construction phase and test dive voyage of the submersibles completed in 1987. When they were finished, the MIR research submersibles opened a new dimension in oceanographic research. The exhibition is open until 18.10.2026.
Police Museum
Art Crime Cases – The exhibitions presents the pre-trial investigation of art crimes in Finland and shows how ordinary people have fallen victim to them. It is open until the end of 2027.
Maijas and Mörkös – Police Vehicles in Terrain and on Roads – 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 showcases a diverse range of police vehicles, including cars, motorcycles, scooters, snowmobiles, and ATVs. It is on view until 4.12.2027.
Police Museum is a free museum for the whole family!
The Finnish Labour Museum Werstas
Kalle Kaihari’s Life – Learn more about the fascinating story of a son of a working-class family, who became a major influencer in many areas of life. Kaihari contributed in many ways to his hometown and his influence can still be seen in Tampere. The exhibition runs until 10.1.2027.
Punished without a Crime – Explore the history of Finnish correctional labour facilities: how and why they were established, who ended up in them and how was life inside the walls. The exhibition is based on the non-fiction book by historian Katariina Parhi and photographer Vesa Ranta. It is open until 20.9.2026.
Admission to Werstas is always free-of-charge!
Museum Milavida
Man - Lad, Dandy, Gentleman – exhibition showcases the building blocks of the modern man through clothing and fashion. It explores the elements through which masculinity has been constructed and shaped over time. The exhibition runs until 21.3.2027.
Finnish Museum of Car and Road Mobilia, Kangasala
From the Land of the Rising Sun – This special mini exhibition designed for the Fenno Gallery, showcases ten different perspectives on the achievements of the Japanese automotive industry. The exhibition is open until 31.8.2026.
Back to the 90s – This year, Mobilia takes visitors back to the 1990s, exploring what life was like during the decade. Through vehicles and defining cultural phenomena of the era, the exhibition captures the atmosphere of a time marked by profound change and transformation. It runs until 8.11.2026.
All the changing exhibitions of Mobilia can be found here.
Serlachius, Mänttä-Vilppula
Serlachius Manor
Anish Kapoor – Anish Kapoor is one of the world’s most renowned contemporary artists, and his work is held in the collections of leading art museums around the globe. Kapoor’s bold, sensuous works captivate viewers while resisting straightforward interpretation, inviting each visitor to engage with them and discover their own meanings. The exhibition is on view until 4.4.2027.
Serlachius Headquarters
On Foot – An artistic, scientific and cultural-historical exploration of walking from the 1800s to the present day. Drawing on the museum’s own art collection, the exhibition features works by artists ranging from Akseli Gallen-Kallela to Elina Brotherus and from Marcus Collin to Mark Wallinger. Walking takes many forms in this exhibition. The exhibition is on display from 26.9.2026–21.2.2027.
All the changing exhibitions of Serlachius can be found here.
Kimmo Pyykkö Art Museum, Kangasala
Emmi Kallio: The Storm – An unique compilation, including a large site-specific mural, new acrylic paintings hung as an installation and a collection of paper-based works comprising both prints and sketches. In addition to concrete phenomena, storm is also a metaphor for surges of emotions, crises of life, creativity and social upheaval. The exhibition can be seen until 10.1.2027.
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