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 >

UPCOMING 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 >

UPCOMING Art of Nature – Anni Rapinoja 14.2. – 10.5.2020

In this exhibition Anni Rapinoja, whose artistic career spans four decades, turns her attention to the complex relationship between humans and nature. Her works convey her concern for biodiversity, for the climate and for the wellbeing of our waterways and forests. Quiet yet arresting, they speak powerfully in defence of the natural world with a searing relevance and timeliness. The exhibition comprises sculptures, installations and video art. Read more Art of Nature – Anni Rapinoja exhibition >

UPCOMING The Eighties – exploring art from the 1980s 27.3.2020–11.4.2021

This exhibition brings together works from the Finnish art from the 1980s. In terms of Finnish art, the 1980s were a time of undeniable dynamism, and the prevailing cultural zeitgeist and rapid economic crowth are clearly reflected in the works from this era. Read more The Eighties – exploring art from the 1980s >

UPCOMING Short Stories about Art 27.3.2020–11.4.2021

Artworks often come with a fascinating backstory. The exhibition brings together a selection of well-known and less well-known works from the collection. Read more Short Stories about Art exhibition >