YRJÖ A. JÄNTTI’S ART COLLECTION
An avid collector of art, former WSOY director Yrjö A. Jäntti (1905–1985) donated a collection of more than a thousand works to the City of Porvoo in 1984, including paintings, sculptures, graphics and drawings. The collection represents Finnish art from a period spanning from the late 19th century to the 1980s. The collection provides a […]
WALTER RUNEBERG’S SCULPTURE COLLECTION
Sculptor Walter Runeberg was one of the sons of Fredrika and Johan Ludvig Runeberg. After his death, his heirs gave an extensive selection of sculptures to the City of Porvoo. Today, the museum exhibits plaster sculptures and sketches of the sculptor’s best-known work, such as The Law, Per Brahe the Younger, Apollon and Marsyas, Alexander […]
VILLA GYLLENBERG
In the green environment of Kuusisaari, right by the sea, lies the Gyllenberg Art Museum, which showcases work by some of the most renowned artists from the Golden Age of Finnish art. Villa Gyllenberg’s collection includes pieces from masters such as Helene Schjerfbeck, Albert Edelfelt and Akseli Gallen-Kallela, while the former private residence of Signe […]
VANTAA ART MUSEUM
Located by the railway station at the Myyrmäki House, the Vantaa Art Museum is easily accessible. The urban environment provides the backdrop for the museum, which exhibits high-quality contemporary art from Finland and abroad. The Myyrmäki House’s exhibition space of 800 square metres houses impressive art. The multi-dimensional facility is enhanced by a nearly ten metre […]
KIRPILÄ ART COLLECTION
The former private residence of Doctor Juhani Kirpilä in Töölö houses his private collection of Finnish art. The collection includes paintings by renowned artists, such as Akseli Gallen-Kallela, Ellen Thesleff, Eero Nelimarkka and Åke Mattas, as well as sculptures by Wäinö Aaltonen and Kain Tapper. Licentiate of Medicine Juhani Kirpilä (1931–1988) bought Maria Wiik’s pastel work […]
THE KASARMI ART CENTRE
The Russian garrison houses in the centre of Hyrylä provide a perfectly jagged framework for the exhibitions of Tuusula’s Museums of Modern Art. The premises of AuneLa in the main and ancillary building display modern art, often playfully and boldly presented. In addition to paintings and graphics, the art museum promotes modern Finnish sculptures. The Kasarmi Art […]
THE FINNISH MUSEUM OF PHOTOGRAPHY
The Cable Factory in Ruoholahti offers a colourful cultural backdrop for domestic and international modern photography, as well as some classic pieces of photography. The old industrial facility with its 800 square meters houses a multi-faceted and inspiring temporary exhibition programme. The museum offers high-quality art, visual experiences as well as current, engaging photography. The […]
SINEBRYCHOFF ART MUSEUM
Sinebrychoff Art Museum, located along Bulevardi Street, contains old European art as well as Paul and Fanny Sinebrychoff’s restored home. The museum exhibits works of old masters from the 14th to the mid-19th century. Paul Sinebrychoff the younger (1859−1917) was the last male heir by the name of Sinebrychoff of the family. During decades, he and […]
MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART KIASMA
The Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma in the heart of Helsinki showcases modern art and is the centre of visual culture as well as a meeting place. Kiasma’s programme includes theme exhibitions created from the museum’s own collections, as well as inspiring temporary exhibitions. The design of the building is based on the human body, which […]
ART AND MUSEUM CENTRE SINKKA
Art and Museum Centre Sinkka offers visitors unforgettable experiences with high-quality art and local cultural history. At Sinkka, the creations of designers at the Keravan Puusepäntehdas carpentry shop and the Orno lamp and light-fixture factory overlap with the recent history and latest phenomena in the visual arts. The repertoire includes exhibitions, workshops, lectures and seminars. […]