Starting February 8th, the Sara Hildén Art Museum will host an exhibition by Heikki Marila, showcasing significant phases and turning points of Marila’s work from the 1990s to the 2020s. Heikki Marila (b. 1966) is one of the most important Finnish painters of his generation. New and previously unseen works are included in the exhibition.
The immersive and striking exhibition Surrealism – Collective Dream celebrates the centenary of this art movement. This extensive showcase explores surrealist visions of reality and the encounters between its pioneers and contemporary artists. Key themes include identity, gender, technology, and mental health, examined through paintings, photographs, sculptures, prints, and films. The exhibition features around 140 works by nearly 70 artists and runs from February 8 to August 10, 2025.
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.
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.
At Emil Aaltonen Museum, the new exhibition Footwear – In the Steps of the Past and the Future is on display until May 25, 2025, and it showcases the footwear industry and design, as well as education in the field.
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.
Exhibition Builders delves into construction, appealing to professionals, DIY enthusiasts, and kids alike. Open until August 10, 2025.
Admission to Werstas is always free!
Museum Milavida is closed during the change of exhibitions and will open its doors with a new exhibition on April 26. 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.
For Everyone – Jopo and People: 60 Years explores the fascinating story of Jopo, a Finnish bicycle icon, through art and design. Open until April 20, 2025.
The Gallery of Mini-Sports Cars showcases ten unique interpretations of sporty small cars. Open until August 31, 2025.
Serlachius Manor
The Master I.S. The Enigmatic Contemporary of Rembrandt exhibition is the first comprehensive overview of the artist’s career. One of the great mysteries of 17th-century Dutch art is the identity of the artist who signed his paintings with the initials I.S. The exhibition is on display from April 12 to August 17, 2025.
In the video installation Repeat After Me (2022 & 2024), the Ukrainian artist collective Open Group invites in front of their cameras Ukrainian civilians who fled Russia’s illegal war of aggression. The video installation is on display from April 12 to July 20, 2025.
As Trees Go By exhibition by Agnes Meyer-Brandis brings the audience into a multi-sensory interaction with trees. The exhibition is open from April 12, 2025 to April 19, 2026.
Serlachius Headquarters
The De Chirico and the theatre exhibition tells of Giorgio de Chirico’s (1888–1978) intense relationship with Rome, the city where he lived and worked for thirty years. The exhibition is on display until August 17, 2025.
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.
The mini-exhibition More Than a Thousand Words – Gems from the Tyrvään Sanomat Photo Archive celebrates the paper’s 130th anniversary with nostalgic images of cultural change and 1980s–1990s events. Open until May 10, 2025.
Photographers of Our Homeland showcases highlights from the Sastamala Museum’s photography collection, offering a glimpse into bygone eras. Open until January 10, 2026.
The exhibition The Landscape of the Century – Art from OP Group Art Foundation features Finnish paintings and sculptures spanning over a century, emphasizing the country’s natural beauty as an enduring inspiration for artists. Open from January 25 to August 31, 2025.
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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