The Story of a House – Scale Model Workshop

2.00 PM – 4.00 PM What happens when houses are left on their own and people are away? How do windows peek inside a house? What do pillows do — do they go wild and start jumping on the beds? Does the rug curl itself up off the floor? Join this playful workshop to imagine […]

Different Residents – A Child & Adult Workshop

12.00 PM – 2.00 PM Every house is built by someone — but who lives there? What kinds of places do they enjoy? What sounds do they hear, and what scents fill the air? Is a house ever truly finished? What kind of life is lived inside it? In this workshop, participants create a character […]

Sinfonia on the Move

12.00 PM – 12.30 PM Welcome to the Aalto2 connecting section to enjoy a performance by the Jyväskylä Sinfonia string duo Elias & Grigory. A few times each year, Jyväskylä Sinfonia takes music out into the community, bringing live performances to different locations across Jyväskylä. During Sinfonia on the Move week, members of the orchestra […]

MuseoFest

12 PM – 12 AM Buy your Ticket MuseoFest invites you to experience the diverse programme of Jyväskylä’s museums. With a single wristband you can enjoy tours, workshops, lectures, exhibitions and music. Embark on an adventure where history, art, architecture and culture come to life.  Be part of the diverse MuseoFest experience MuseoFest offers a […]

Worth preserving – shared spaces and practices

12 PM – 3.30 PM We’re celebrating European Heritage Days this August weekend! A joint event organized by the Alvar Aalto Museum and the Museum of Central Finland invites you to discuss architecture and get a glimpse into life in Central Finland in the past through a workshop. Europe’s largest series of public events, with […]

Ahti Lassila: Walking Bass at the Museum of Central Finland

1.30 PM & 3.30 PM Experience the exhibitions at the Museum of Central Finland with new tunes. Ahti Lassila’s Walking Bass creates a new soundscape for KeMu’s current exhibitions. Ahti Lassila’s Walking Bass brings the double bass into the soundscape of KeMu’s exhibitions. Lassila wanders through the exhibition spaces, developing musical ideas in different locations. […]

Aalto2 Summer Opening – Worth Experiencing in Jyväskylä

11 AM – 6 PM The Aalto2 Museum Centre’s summer opening invites locals and visitors alike to explore the new summer exhibitions at the Alvar Aalto Museum and the Museum of Central Finland.  You can delve into stories and spatial experiences, as well as photographs inspired by art history and the thrill of rally racing. […]

From Architecture to Stories – Author Talk with Sanna Puutonen

2 PM – 3.30 PM Welcome to celebrate the exhibition 13 Stories about Humane Design at the Alvar Aalto Museum. The new exhibition on display in the museum gallery approaches Aalto’s architecture through stories and the experiences of its users. Literature and architecture engage in a dialogue, complementing one another. The fictional stories open up […]

Myself as a House – Architecture Mask Workshop

2 PM – 5 PM What kind of building would you be? What façade would you hide behind? And through what kind of windows would you view the surrounding landscape? Come discover yourself and create your own building’s unique facade mask in this fun non-stop workshop. The workshop is included in the Aalto2 Museum Centre […]