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.
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 showcases the beloved graphic designer Erik Bruun’s bird-themed posters and postage stamps. The exhibition, Erik Bruun’s Birds, brings together nearly 200 bird illustrations. The exhibition opens on February 6, 2026, and runs until August 16, 2026.
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, 2025 to March 1, 2026.
More information about Vapriikki’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.
Art Crime Cases 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.
More information about Police Museum’s exhibitions can be found here.
Werstas’ main exhibition, United, 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.
Photo exhibition Rainbow Family Stories, curated by photographer Meeri Koutaniemi, is a touching portrait of the everyday lives of three rainbow families living in Finland in the 2020s. The exhibition will be on display until April 5, 2026.
Admission to Werstas is always free! More information about Werstas’ exhibitions can be found here.
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 opens on February 27, 2026, and runs until March 21, 2027. Read more about the exhibition here.
At the Ape Farm -exhibition, you can observe the fascinating way the Japanese Honda Monkey evolved to survive our cold climate and strict regulations. The exhibition runs until April 19, 2026.
All the exhibitions can be found here.
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.
Stiina Saaristo‘s retrospective exhibition Always Happy portrays the pain points of human life with a range of emotions, without forgetting humor. The exhibition is on view until April 12, 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.
The Many Faces of Teemu Luoto is a 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 May 24, 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 February 28, 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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