Welcome to the Hämeenlinna Art Museum

The Hämeenlinna Art Museum is a diverse museum of visual arts near the centre of Hämeenlinna. The museum operates in two buildings in the Verkatehdas area, both featuring temporary exhibition that showcase various types of visual arts. The special exhibitions feature both older Finnish art and the latest contemporary art styles.

Current exhibitions

Faces of Finland
5.12.2018 – 16.2.2020

Finnish painting from the late 1900th century to the early 2000th century. Exhibition showcases something integral about the Finnish identity and Finland’s nature and people, treating us to scenes of untouched wilderness and verdant farmland along with a series of cultural landscapes. Read more Faces of Finland exhibition >

Kalle Carlstedt
26.4.2019 – 16.2.2020

Kalle Carlstedt (1891–1952) is known for his brilliantly executed woodcuts. The exhibition presents some 80 works of art by Carlstedt held in the Hämeenlinna Art Museum collection, including woodcuts, watercolours and bookplates. Read more Kalle Carlstedt exhibition>

Tommi Toija – Self-images
18.9.2019 – 12.1.2020

With Self-images, artist Tommi Toija (b. 1974) assembles an immersive experience for visitors to Hämeenlinna Art Museum. Featuring sculptures, wood carvings and drawings, this exhibition takes a broad look at Toija’s most recent works, complemented by a selection of earlier pieces. The exhibition is curated by Vaikko Halmetoja. Read more Tommi Toija – Self-images exhibition >